User Experience is Top Metric Again

Steve Balcombe wrote:

David Hull wrote:

You are trying to make the argument that Canon is "too expensive for what it's worth" i.e., overpriced. You are also trying to make the argument that other manufacturers products are just as good while being cheaper.

So, if all this is true, just buy the other product and be done with it -- price is your driver. Unfortunately, though, this doesn't seem to be the case. By your own admission, there is apparently something you like about that Canon "L" glass that the others don't offer. You just don't like the price.

Unfortunately (for us), Canon seems to want premium prices for their premium stuff. Fortunately (for Canon) enough people are bellying up to the bar that they can get those prices. Canon is not the only company like that -- vote with your wallet if you are unhappy, then. -- as you say there are other options.

Ironically, the EOS R system product which I have personally been least satisfied with (in many respects, not all) is the one which is an absolute bargain and cheaper than almost anyone expected - the R7. I so wish they had gone for a higher spec sensor and a more R5/R6-like body, at whatever price would have made that possible. 50% more would still be only £2k.

And for me that would have priced me out of the system. The R7 was the only one even remotely fitting my needs and price - if you can afford full frame then it's ok to price the APS-C performance camera out of the hands of those that can't cough up that much money you obviously so casually can spend.