R2D2 wrote:
MAC wrote:
RLight wrote:
The camera makers are acting just like any corporation
Exactly. The #1 goal in business is profitability. EVERY SINGLE decision made must lead to profitability, and the sustainability of said business.
they get over their consumers when it suits them. Sony killed most of their crop
”Crop” of consumers? Or crop lineup? I LOVE this double entendre!
Nikon is protecting their FF like Canon (and killed the 1, DL lines), Canon killed the M.
As phone cameras take over more and more of the market, FF holds much more appeal for the camera manufacturers.
Fuji is just expensive and FF in size, lacks class leading AF
Yup, IMHO fuji had their chance to make it big in crop, and blew it (great designs, poor algorithms).
And a couple companies have gone under or exited the camera market (I’m looking at you, Samsung NX1).
And more camera lines to meet that same fate!
Consumer confidence? Meh. Canon is still the lesser of evils.
Canon has always taken the looong view. IMHO that’s how they’ve not only survived, but flourished in the digital world.
But you’re right, they have their evil moments. M killing being one of ‘em.
Evil for us die-hards unfortunately, but a brilliant move nevertheless by Canon.
I was bugged by them and the lack of RF-s lenses
They know where their meat and potatoes are!
but now that they are releasing the R8, as an enthusiast, I really don't care about their RF APSC releases anymore
Exactly. You’ve found your happy-place MAC. I’m ecstatic for you.
Third party kill joy being another. If Canons ways don’t suit you? Pick another evil corporations product. See above points though. All theses camera makers are leaving consumers behind when it suits them.
the pie is smaller
some will sunset
Yep. Fortunately my M kit is fully fleshed out. I’ve got my small and light for-fun and travel shooter right here.
imo - the R8 will blow some out of the water
To some folks the R8 may look like an under-performer (on paper), but they’re wrong wrong wrong. This camera powered by DIGIC X will absolutely kill it.
In fact I might have to get one myself! 😁
R2
Canon is so high tech. They could stop making consumer cameras at any time.
https://www.usa.canon.com/business/semiconductor