47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

I’ve been a Canon fanboy since my Elan 2e in the 90s. And I really enjoy my R5. But, of late, they’ve become a little annoying.

https://petapixel.com/2023/03/08/canon-has-an-image-problem/

davidrb Loc: Hangar i13

Canon does NOT have a problem. The freeloaders who want everything at no-cost are very upset, but who really gives a rat's ass about freeloaders?

bikinkawboy Loc: north central Missouri

I doubt Canon is guilt free, but they are or have done what just about every other manufacturer the world over has done for ages. After WWII Japan copied American products or patents, sometimes blatantly and other times with just enough change to make it legal. Taiwan copied the Japanese and China copied the Taiwanese with Korea mixed in there somewhere. Had Canon been a lens only manufacturer, no doubt they would have railed against anyone doing to them what they are doing now.

As for the anti-environmental criticism, manufacturers as well as individuals have been using that marketing weapon for years. No doubt if doing something environmentally responsible is good for business, then they will embrace it. A good example of that is “recycling” toner cartridges. The manufacturer can talk all day about how it removes stuff from the waste stream, helps the environment and so on, but all it does is allow them to reuse the cartridges, saving them money. Yes, it’s a win-win on both sides, but if recycling cost them money with no return, then you can be guaranteed that would change.

Media spin can equally creat a hero or a demon from the same thing.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

From the article, the author cites 3 issues:
“no third-party lens options, the actions of its printer division, and the company’s stance on climate change”

They state in the article that they know their customers want more lens options they are working on it. The printer division enforces Canon patents. Nothing unusual about that. I applaud them for staying out of politics (climate change) and focusing on the bottom line. That is what corporations are supposed to do for their stockholders.

Red6

I think it is a lot of whiners looking for attention. I just sold my Sony gear and went to Canon mainly for the availability of all the Canon lens options. I liked the Sony but the lens selections were few and expensive. With the Canon RF/EF adapter, all the older Canon EF and EF-S lenses, including L-series, are available for use with full capabilities.

Why in the world would you need or want third-party lenses when so many capable used Canon lenses are available at bargain prices? When I had my Sony, I was using third-party lenses since Sony had not yet filled out their product line. They are catching up now but the costs are high. I can now afford and use one of those famous Canon white lenses without taking out a second mortgage.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

David, I could not say it any better.
I'm surprised that this issue hasn't been addressed sooner by all of the major manufacturers in this shrinking market.
Remember Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc. all have stockholders, and employees to protect.
They can not allow your designs to be pirated after having inve$ted huge dollar$ in all aspects of their brands.
Yes, reverse engineering patented designs is just pirating.
I can not say for certain but I doubt if anyone would allow food to be stolen off of their family's table.
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends