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Disappointed with the fate of the EOS M line

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Re: It’s just business

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! 😁

if it works out, you may see me getting two of them, one for the RF 24-105 F4L and one for a RF 70-200 F4L - both pop can sized lenses on small bodies that fit in a medium sized bag on my shoulder.

with the new tools and EV -3.2 focus aquisition capability @ f4, and DXOPL6 deep prime, the latest F4 FF zoom technology indoors may emulate the heavier more expensive f2.8 zoom technology of yesteryear - which would be good enough for me - I don't need latest f2.8 zoom technology as long as the new tools for f4 keep up with the old days of f2.8.

R2

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