Shocking! Nikon, Canon to End Camera Development! this is direct from NCN (New Camera News) In a rare joint statement, industry giants Canon and Nikon have announced that both...

wj cody Loc: springfield illinois

this is direct from NCN (New Camera News)

In a rare joint statement, industry giants Canon and Nikon have announced that both companies will cease all camera development, effective immediately. At a hastily arranged press conference both Nikon and Canon stressed that they are not getting out of the camera business per se, but rather will continue with their existing product lines for the forseeable future "and quite possibly forever." When asked why the two companies were making such a radical decision, Canon said "Hey, listen, our current camera lineup is good enough. As a matter of fact, internal research has shown that our cameras are better and more capable than 99% of the people that own them. With data like this, the only logical thing to do is to stop improving our cameras until our owners become better photographers."

"That's so true!" Nikon interjected. "For years we have peddled this notion that the only thing keeping you from becoming a 'professional' photographer was access to the latest and greatest gear.'Buy this new Camera!', 'Buy this new lens!' we'd say in our advertising, 'and you'll take better photos immediately!' Great food photos. Great puppy photos. Great photos of perky young Japanese lady near a cherry blossom or by a water fountain or something quintessentially Japanese. But deep down inside we knew that you were just gong to be the same crappy photographer you've always been but with more megapixels." After reflecting for a moment, Nikon added, "It feels so good to say this. To finally get this off our prism."

"Right!" added Canon. 'I'm so glad that we are taking this moment to say, 'Hey owners of Canon and Nikon cameras, you're most likely a crappy photographer so we are just going to wait for you to stop talking about that damn rule of thirds, take a real photography class, and get a clue before we make better stuff. Otherwise we're just wasting our time.'"

"you feel good?," Nikon asked Canon.
"Wow. Better than i've felt in decades." Canon replied.
"you wanna go get a beer?"
"Sure."

p.s. just bought a leica monochrom.
happy april2nd

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

wj cody wrote:

this is direct from NCN (New Camera News)

In a rare joint statement, industry giants Canon and Nikon have announced that both companies will cease all camera development, effective immediately. At a hastily arranged press conference both Nikon and Canon stressed that they are not getting out of the camera business per se, but rather will continue with their existing product lines for the forseeable future "and quite possibly forever." When asked why the two companies were making such a radical decision, Canon said "Hey, listen, our current camera lineup is good enough. As a matter of fact, internal research has shown that our cameras are better and more capable than 99% of the people that own them. With data like this, the only logical thing to do is to stop improving our cameras until our owners become better photographers."

"That's so true!" Nikon interjected. "For years we have peddled this notion that the only thing keeping you from becoming a 'professional' photographer was access to the latest and greatest gear.'Buy this new Camera!', 'Buy this new lens!' we'd say in our advertising, 'and you'll take better photos immediately!' Great food photos. Great puppy photos. Great photos of perky young Japanese lady near a cherry blossom or by a water fountain or something quintessentially Japanese. But deep down inside we knew that you were just gong to be the same crappy photographer you've always been but with more megapixels." After reflecting for a moment, Nikon added, "It feels so good to say this. To finally get this off our prism."

"Right!" added Canon. 'I'm so glad that we are taking this moment to say, 'Hey owners of Canon and Nikon cameras, you're most likely a crappy photographer so we are just going to wait for you to stop talking about that damn rule of thirds, take a real photography class, and get a clue before we make better stuff. Otherwise we're just wasting our time.'"

"you feel good?," Nikon asked Canon.
"Wow. Better than i've felt in decades." Canon replied.
"you wanna go get a beer?"
"Sure."

p.s. just bought a leica monochrom.
happy april2nd

this is direct from NCN (New Camera News) br br I... (show quote)

So you are a day late and a dollar short. What's newsworthy about that?

Pining for the brown truck are you? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Leitz Loc: Solms

Admin, oh ADMIN!! :lol: :lol:

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

Leitz wrote:

Admin, oh ADMIN!! :lol: :lol:

April Fool's was yesterday.

wj cody Loc: springfield illinois

actually it was usps - now i have to figure out how to put the screen protector on it. it seems to be a little large for my lens. is it for 2 lenses?

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

wj cody wrote:

actually it was usps - now i have to figure out how to put the screen protector on it. it seems to be a little large for my lens. is it for 2 lenses?

A fool and his money.... :lol: :lol:

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

wj cody wrote:

this is direct from NCN

photos of perky young Japanese ladies

You've got 'MY' full undivided attention!!!! :lol:
SS

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Bob Yankle wrote:

April Fool's was yesterday.

Hey, not everybody fixes their digital watches right away after the leap day!!! :lol:
SS

wj cody Loc: springfield illinois

is that a guinness i see?...

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

SharpShooter wrote:

Hey, not everybody fixes their digital watches right away after the leap day!!! :lol:
SS

SS, I thought you weren't an "old guy". Get with the times. I'm an "old guy" and mine update automatically.

;-)

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

wj cody wrote:

this is direct from NCN (New Camera News)

In a rare joint statement, industry giants Canon and Nikon have announced that both companies will cease all camera development, effective immediately. At a hastily arranged press conference both Nikon and Canon stressed that they are not getting out of the camera business per se, but rather will continue with their existing product lines for the forseeable future "and quite possibly forever." When asked why the two companies were making such a radical decision, Canon said "Hey, listen, our current camera lineup is good enough. As a matter of fact, internal research has shown that our cameras are better and more capable than 99% of the people that own them. With data like this, the only logical thing to do is to stop improving our cameras until our owners become better photographers."

"That's so true!" Nikon interjected. "For years we have peddled this notion that the only thing keeping you from becoming a 'professional' photographer was access to the latest and greatest gear.'Buy this new Camera!', 'Buy this new lens!' we'd say in our advertising, 'and you'll take better photos immediately!' Great food photos. Great puppy photos. Great photos of perky young Japanese lady near a cherry blossom or by a water fountain or something quintessentially Japanese. But deep down inside we knew that you were just gong to be the same crappy photographer you've always been but with more megapixels." After reflecting for a moment, Nikon added, "It feels so good to say this. To finally get this off our prism."

"Right!" added Canon. 'I'm so glad that we are taking this moment to say, 'Hey owners of Canon and Nikon cameras, you're most likely a crappy photographer so we are just going to wait for you to stop talking about that damn rule of thirds, take a real photography class, and get a clue before we make better stuff. Otherwise we're just wasting our time.'"

"you feel good?," Nikon asked Canon.
"Wow. Better than i've felt in decades." Canon replied.
"you wanna go get a beer?"
"Sure."

p.s. just bought a leica monochrom.
happy april2nd

this is direct from NCN (New Camera News) br br I... (show quote)

That was initially posted April 1, 2015--a year ago.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

wj cody wrote:

is that a guinness i see?...

Not if you are referring to my avatar, the closest would be Smithwick's in color and with a little lift in gravity! Now, if monochrome, a pint of the black stuff is always welcome!

Sláinte!

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Peterff wrote:

Not if you are referring to my avatar, the closest would be Smithwick's in color and with a little lift in gravity! Now, if monochrome, a pint of the black stuff is always welcome!

Sláinte!

Black 'n Tan

:thumbup:

wj cody Loc: springfield illinois

you betcha!

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

Black 'n Tan

:thumbup:

Much better as a drink than as the Royal Irish Constabulary Special Reserve in either Irish or British history. The name is associated with war crimes committed against the Irish, and with some justification.

Can be a term to be used with caution in certain circles. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_and_Tans

Although the significance of original references can be lost in time, sometimes the reactions are not. I have no issue personally, but I would be cautious about using the term in some of the locations I visit.

Me, I'll keep my black stuff or my ale pure, I think it tastes better that way!:-D