Why are some Hogg’s Sony Haters?
Mar 21, 2020 13:09:28 #
CO wrote:
This may be part of it. Nikon and Canon have been camera companies for a long time. Canon's first camera came out in 1937. Nikon's first camera came out in 1948. Sony was able to get into the photography business because they're an electronics giant. They didn't even start from scratch. Sony bought the assets of Konica Minolta after that company went out of business. The Sony Alpha line started in 2006.
Amazing how much the early models of these long-term camera companies look like Leica products. I just gave away my 1940 (?) C-3.
Mar 21, 2020 13:12:57 #
Not gonna change systems because I have a big investment in Canon and Fuji, and they are better cameras than I am a photographer, but if Sony cameras are as rock solid as their electronic products (I have had nothing but Sony TVs for decades and NEVER had a failure), then if I were starting from scratch, I’d surely consider them. In fairness, there has been at least one Sony poster (no names) who has blatantly advertised their products and posted a variety of negative comparisons to other makes. That sort of behavior can provoke a backlash and actually does the brand no good.
Mar 21, 2020 13:17:25 #
Mar 21, 2020 13:57:58 #
Mar 21, 2020 14:01:12 #
Ford or Chevy, Colt or Smith&Wesson. No big deal. The thing is that some of the Sony Fan Boys are so over the top it is very tempting to mess with them.
Mar 21, 2020 14:15:05 #
markwilliam1 wrote:
I own several Sony cameras and wonder why some Hoggers hate the brand? Y’all know who I’m talking about. I remember one poster said “I’d Never buy a camera from a company who used to make toasters!” It’s just something I don’t understand!
They're simply jealous! Ignore them... bwa
Mar 21, 2020 14:18:51 #
Mar 21, 2020 14:27:01 #
Precisely! 
I wonder if the Nicanonites hated it when it was Minolta, too.
(forgot to press the Quote button ~ this was a response to markwilliam1's "Is it because Sony is now treading on Sacred Ground?")
I wonder if the Nicanonites hated it when it was Minolta, too.
(forgot to press the Quote button ~ this was a response to markwilliam1's "Is it because Sony is now treading on Sacred Ground?")
Mar 21, 2020 14:30:00 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Sony is now making Nikon's high-end sensors. They'... (show quote)
You need some new shtick.
Mar 21, 2020 14:30:57 #
Mar 21, 2020 14:32:51 #
markwilliam1 wrote:
Great Discussion Everyone!
But you're not up to 99 pages yet.
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Mar 21, 2020 14:35:24 #
Nigel7
Loc: Worcestershire. UK.
I gave up buying Sony equipment 30+ years ago as everything I bought let me down, generally just outside warranty. I gave them a second, third, fourth etc. chance but enough was enough. No more. I also knew someone who worked in their servicing dept and the returns statistics were frightening.
Maybe they are better now but I'm not risking it, and in any case I am extremely happy with Canon.
Maybe they are better now but I'm not risking it, and in any case I am extremely happy with Canon.
Mar 21, 2020 14:46:33 #
Who was ever heard to say they'd rather have Luck by the side instead of a Canon in their hands?
Mar 21, 2020 14:50:22 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Who was ever heard to say they'd rather have Luck by the side instead of a Canon in their hands?
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Thanks, Paul, for your contributions to this post!!!
Mar 21, 2020 14:55:08 #
hj
Loc: Florida
CHG_CANON wrote:
Who can have a positive attitude with inferior equipment?
I've never had a Sony so I should stay silent, but have been turned off my ALL the many comments how different/difficult the menu systems are. Not interested in trying one. Perfectly happy with my Canon and Panasonic lumix cameras
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