Dire Warnings: We see many dire warnings on UHH. The end of DSLRs. The demise of Nikon. Etc. For the most part these warnings come from people who do not use the equipment they are...

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

We see many dire warnings on UHH. The end of DSLRs. The demise of Nikon. Etc. For the most part these warnings come from people who do not use the equipment they are predicting the failure of. For example mirrorless users predicting DSLRs are finished, or Canon/Sony users predicting the collapse of Nikon. It seems the people initiating these posts get perverse enjoyment from seeing other brands have difficulties.

AZNikon Loc: Mesa, AZ

Mac wrote:

It seems the people initiating these posts get perverse enjoyment from seeing other brands have difficulties.

Well put!

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

If I have a <brand> camera, and the manufacturer goes away, I'll just use the camera until it breaks and simply replace it with another brand at that time.
I might be disappointed that the brand went away, but that's life.
My stuff is NOT an investment, but simply tools.

Howard Johnson's restaurant went away, as well as Comp USA, Kodak, and a crap load of other companies I liked.
And there will be more to come unfortunately......

Not worried about it.
Can't do anything about is.
Stuff happens.

LEWHITE7747 Loc: 33773

Mac wrote:

We see many dire warnings on UHH. The end of DSLRs. The demise of Nikon. Etc. For the most part these warnings come from people who do not use the equipment they are predicting the failure of. For example mirrorless users predicting DSLRs are finished, or Canon/Sony users predicting the collapse of Nikon. It seems the people initiating these posts get perverse enjoyment from seeing other brands have difficulties.

It is unfortunate that you narcissistic personality should take it like a direct attack on your choice of equipment. the world does not revolve around you and was in not way a personal attack on your fragile ego. Grow up!

FiddleMaker Loc: Merrimac, MA

Longshadow wrote:

If I have a <brand> camera, and the manufact... (show quote)

So True !!!!

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Quite true. Another source for these folks is the rumor mill.
--Bob

Mac wrote:

We see many dire warnings on UHH. The end of DSLRs. The demise of Nikon. Etc. For the most part these warnings come from people who do not use the equipment they are predicting the failure of. For example mirrorless users predicting DSLRs are finished, or Canon/Sony users predicting the collapse of Nikon. It seems the people initiating these posts get perverse enjoyment from seeing other brands have difficulties.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Reading other people's stories can give you inspiration and hope and the confidence you can afford a mirrorless camera from Canon.

Winslowe

So ignore those idiotic posts and concentrate on photography!
Edit: After all, this IS supposed to br a photography forum.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

CHG_CANON wrote:

Reading other people's stories can give you inspiration and hope and the confidence you can afford a mirrorless camera from Canon.

That might be your hope...not mine. Nikon DSLR all the way!

Kozan Loc: Trenton Tennessee

Mac wrote:

We see many dire warnings on UHH. The end of DSLRs. The demise of Nikon. Etc. For the most part these warnings come from people who do not use the equipment they are predicting the failure of. For example mirrorless users predicting DSLRs are finished, or Canon/Sony users predicting the collapse of Nikon. It seems the people initiating these posts get perverse enjoyment from seeing other brands have difficulties.

It's not hard to predict the end of DSLRs. The new mirrorless cameras are much better than DSLR. Now, it may take 20 years for that to happen. And I'm sure there will be some who stick to DSLRs, but the vast majority will switch eventually. Just like the platten harddrives of today will eventually give way to solid state.

Enjoy technology. It's always changing.

Quixdraw Loc: x

CHG_CANON wrote:

Reading other people's stories can give you inspiration and hope and the confidence you can afford a mirrorless camera from Canon.

Trolling again. I have several quality mirrorless, use them on occasion but much prefer my DSLRS. There is no difference in the photos from one to the other that you can show. It is about vision and capability, not tools. Speaking of that...taking pleasure from the misery of others is called Schadenfreude - not a character trait to be proud of.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Retired CPO wrote:

That might be your hope...not mine. Nikon DSLR all the way!

I don't get married to my equipment. Yes, I have a favorite,
but we're not married.

John Maher Loc: Northern Virginia

We should all regret the demise of any photography company.

Their products have become so good it can be difficult to justify upgrades. At the same time, the quality and convenience of cell phones are shrinking the market for those who want something other than instant/auto satisfaction.

It is the competition that spurs improvements and keeps cost down (relatively speaking).

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

LEWHITE7747 wrote:

It is unfortunate that you narcissistic personality should take it like a direct attack on your choice of equipment. the world does not revolve around you and was in not way a personal attack on your fragile ego. Grow up!

I made an observation, if my conclusion is incorrect, instead of irrational name calling, present a reasoned argument to dissuade me. Do you even know what equipment I use?

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Cinderella is proof that the best camera can change your life.