Peterff wrote:
Not sure if that was addressed to me, or others, but I'll try to give a response.
If I bought a Nikon, Sony or whatever I would expect it to be a little different, but after a bit of learning I'm sure it would be manageable.
However, one of the reasons I have stayed with Canon is that they have been consistent for so long. The terminology Canon uses was built upon the design principles of the AE-1 introduced in 1976, and the P, Av, Tv terminology introduced with the A-1 in 1978 I believe. Much of what my current Canon DSLR has by way of controls was introduced with the T90 in 1986. Sure there are some new features and functions, but they're all extensions of the same framework. That makes it much easier to absorb new technology for many people.
Tech does indeed change, and these days faster than ever. With websites and smart phone apps and the agile development methodologies change is indeed a constant, and it feels like the apps or websites change how they behave every few weeks, which I personally find unnecessary and annoying, but some developer thinks they can improve things.
Compared with that, a nomenclature that has been consistent for close on forty years and a lens system (EOS / EF) for close to thirty years is impressive to me. Nikon and Pentax also seem to do pretty well in that regard, but few others.
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Thanks Peter, my Dad (b. 1898) and Law-Professor and Judge, used o preach to me:
"Consistency is the Food of Perfection" AND "Be SURE to Demand ALL INFORMATION from ALL Sides in Every Debate/Question; ...Only THEN render your Decision."
Peter THIS is a GREAT Help in understanding your appreciation of Canon.