CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Back in March, Canon celebrated 17 consecutive years at #1, and that was prior to the official block-busting releases of new EOS R5 and R6 models, coupled with the always strong Powershot line.

MELVILLE, NY, March 26, 2020 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc. has maintained the number one share of the global market for interchangeable-lens digital cameras (digital SLR and mirrorless cameras) for 17 consecutive years from 2003 to 2019.

Canon develops the key imaging system components featured in its EOS series of interchangeable-lens cameras—CMOS image sensors, image processors and interchangeable lenses—under the core concept of, “Speed, Comfort and High Image Quality.” Offering a wide-ranging product lineup—from high-performance flagship models that are highly trusted by professionals to entry-level models that allow users to enjoy high-image-quality shooting with easy operation—Canon continues to support the diverse needs of customers.

During the dawn of digital SLR cameras, Canon introduced its breakthrough EOS Digital Rebel (EOS Kiss Digital or EOS 300D in other regions) in September 2003. This groundbreaking camera, which was competitively priced and featured a compact, lightweight design, captured the top share of the global market and set the stage for growth in the digital SLR market. Since that time, Canon has continued to launch a range of groundbreaking products, including the professional-model EOS 1D series and the EOS 5D series, which paved the way for digital SLR video recording.

Canon introduced new possibilities for photographic expression with the launch of the EOS R System in October 2018. Including such products as the EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera and RF lenses that fully leverage the company’s optical technologies, the new products helped further expand the Canon EOS System. In 2019, Canon launched a wide range of products including the EOS RP full-frame mirrorless camera in March and EOS 90D DSLR in September. In striving to further expand its lineup, Canon managed to secure the number one share of the global market for the 17th consecutive year.

Canon is also currently developing the EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera, equipped with a newly developed full-frame CMOS sensor and featuring high-speed continuous shooting for still images and 8K video recording. The company is also currently developing seven RF lenses and two RF lens extenders, including the RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM, and plans to release them throughout the course of 2020. Canon will continue to refine its diverse imaging technologies based on its core optical technology, to expand and create a stronger EOS System for both DSLR and mirrorless cameras. These innovations open up new avenues of image capture to meet the needs of increasingly diverse users and to promote the spread of photo and video culture.

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/about/newsroom/press-releases/press-release-details/2020/20200326-Global/20200326-Global

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

I didn't say that. Lots of people have made lots of money with that stock. But I don't own an iPhone, and Amazon is not the first place I look if I need something. Google is so pervasive that it is a little bit harder to avoid them completely.

But as a consumer who likes choices, none of them are at the top of my list. Google demonstrates every day that they do not my best interest at heart. Amazon makes it look like they do, but it's been a long time since they have made a decision based on what is in my best interest. (If I should benefit, that's OK with them, but it certainly does not drive their decisions.) Apple is a little bit tougher to talk about, but I guarantee that they are much more interested in the well-being of the institution (themselves) than in mine. There are multiple evidences of this including product pricing, wholesale changes in direction (Apple Music vs. iTunes), and other decisions that t hey have made.

EastWest

Meh... I was a Canon guy back in the film days. Started with an FT-QL and bought an F1 in 1975. back then Canon was just wishing to bust Nikon out of the top spot. Bought my F1 from another photographer at the paper where I worked because he was switching to Nikon (same as the paper used). gave it all up for another career and when I got back into it it was with a Nikon Kit package that was on sale. My brother shoots Sony and my daughter shoots Canon. Not feeling any significant differences in quality of equipment or images when all else is equal. And my old Chevy shares the driveway with a newer Lexus. I like 'em both.

gwilliams6

FYI, I was a pro Canon and Nikon SLR and DSLR user for 40 years, yes both brands. I made many award
winning shots with both brands, but in 2017 I moved to fullframe mirrorless and have never looked back. The latest fullframe mirroless from Nikon and Canon are much better in some aspects than their first fullframe mirrorless offerings. However Sony is still the World #1 in sales of fullframe mirrorless cameras and additionally is the World #1 in sales of fullframe digital cameras, DSLR or mirrorless. That is the fact.

So yes overall Canon sells more cameras in total from bottom to top of the market but even now its share of fullframe camera body sales is behind Sony.

And which brand did Associated Press just choose to switch to (away from Canon) for its present and future gear for all its staff of photographers and videographers worldwide? Take one guess. It isn't all about total numbers, but for me it is about what gear is the best I can use to create my images with. At one time Canon may have claimed to be the best, but I don't find them the best of the best anymore. FYI I presently shoot with Sony A7RIV (with its 61megapixel sensor the highest on any fullframe camera),and Sony A9 (with its still world-exclusive stacked sensor for fastest readout and no rolling shutter or banding) and have pre-ordered the Sony A7SIII (with the best 4k video specs.of any fullframe mirrorless camera with passive cooling, that doesn't overheat like the flawed new Canon R5 and R6). I have 13 E-mount lenses from 10mm to 600mm from Sony, Sigma and Tamron. Cheers all.

https://alphauniverse.com/stories/why-the-associated-press-just-switched-to-sony/

https://www.dpreview.com/news/8983805391/ap-partners-with-sony-to-exclusively-provide-its-visual-journalists-with-sony-camera-gear

https://www.ap.org/press-releases/2020/ap-to-equip-all-visual-journalists-globally-with-sony-imaging-products#:~:text=Sony%20Electronics%20Inc.%2C%20a%20global,video%20journalists%20around%20the%20world.

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

Isn’t a fundamental principle of economics that people act in their own best interest as they perceive them. The question is really not whether you purchase things from these companies or use their services, but rather are you invested in their success and being leaders either directly or indirectly. That would be somewhat hypocritical in my opinion. But we can definitely agree that people act in what they believe to be their best interests I guess...

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

I am predigest as I am and have been a Canon user for I guess over 40 years. Why, because I bought what I thought was a good camera back then. I had owned several others brands (exacta and Lica among them) I found it to do what I expected, and did and still do have problems (questions) about the cameras and other Canon products. I will call Canon USA and ask them about my problem and they get into it and talk me thru it. That is just one of the reasons I stay with Canon and the remain #1.
Do other companies do that I don't know. I did call Nikon once (no 4 times) and got a runaround. For what I just put down about Nikon I will be attacked, but fine I am stating what happened to me on my firs try with a Nikon. My end result was I returned the item back to the store.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Life is not so bad if you have plenty of luck and shoot with the right brand of camera.

tjw47 Loc: Michigan

We had a Dumont TV in the 1950's... It was the Rolls Royce of TV'S...

tjw47 Loc: Michigan

I have the D FA 15-30 F2.8, D FA 24-70 F 2.8 and the 70-200 Star telephoto...
Have the camera for 4 years now... Upgraded it to K-1 Mkii when the upgrade was available.

AnthonyBiss Loc: Toronto, Ontario

Nikon failed to service it's users, too many tweaked upgrades that were expensive that could have been delivered in prior models at the same cost. Now with their new mirrowless, change to the lens mount. I have been a long time user of the Minolta system before I made a wrong move to Nikon instead of Canon system. This is not to say that their film models were not very good.

wapiti Loc: round rock, texas

Your pimping Canon is getting old. Give it a rest. No one really gives a damn.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

There are three responses to a great image: yes, no and Canon sure does make nice pictures.

skidiver8

A company that was a leader in the Photography world in the past just didn't adapt to the changes happing so fast in the digital world. It was sad to see the company located in Rochester, New York become a memory of us old timers! I ordered Kodak products to run my photography program for over 200 students in a California high school for 38 years.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Did you notice that your comments landed on page nine of this thread? 🤭

Admittedly, not nearly as long as the last topic debating auto ISO vs. manual ISO, but still evidence that your observational skills could use a little sharpening.

aellman Loc: Boston MA

Very surprising figures. I would have guessed Sony and Canon were roughly equal, and Sony would have been much lower. Thanks for showing us the truth.