Where Canon is Headed
Jan 30, 2019 04:31:32 #
What difference does it make what the opinions of UHH members are, it won't have any effect on what Canon and or Sony are developing and will market in the future. Canon didn't become the largest photographic equipment manufacturer because they have a cool name.
Jan 30, 2019 06:18:46 #
Jan 30, 2019 06:20:27 #
What do you think, will Canon catch and surpass Sony or is Canon gasping for air?[/quote]
Not sure your question is correct. Canon’s share of the camera market is almost 50% while Sony is around 13%. Canon does not need to “catch up”. True Sony has a head start on mirrorless, but Canon is not going to let it’s share erode. Both Canon and Nikon will innovate in the new mirrorless segment and offer much better products than their current offerings. Sony will lose share to both.
Not sure your question is correct. Canon’s share of the camera market is almost 50% while Sony is around 13%. Canon does not need to “catch up”. True Sony has a head start on mirrorless, but Canon is not going to let it’s share erode. Both Canon and Nikon will innovate in the new mirrorless segment and offer much better products than their current offerings. Sony will lose share to both.
Jan 30, 2019 06:42:07 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
liamphotoatl wrote:
So I wanted to ask the folks here. Canon and Nikon... (show quote)
Consumers always win when their is competition. I would also suggest keeping your eye on Nikon, like everyone else in the digital business, has some real surprises coming. Again, the consumer will win.
Jan 30, 2019 06:52:33 #
miked46
Loc: Winter Springs, Florida
I have sold my 60 & 70D models, and bought an M50. It is an awesome little camera, much better than I expected. So for my backup, I bought a refurbed 80D w/15-85. I think Canon is going to be switching slowly over the next 3-5 years
Jan 30, 2019 07:11:33 #
liamphotoatl wrote:
So I wanted to ask the folks here. Canon and Nikon... (show quote)
I think all camera companies are gasping for air. Computational photography will choke them out soon if they continue with their conventual format.
Jan 30, 2019 08:23:58 #
Sony has been doing mirrorless since the late 90s. When did Canon jump on the bandwagon? I'd say they have a lot of distance to make up.
--Bob
--Bob
liamphotoatl wrote:
So I wanted to ask the folks here. Canon and Nikon... (show quote)
Jan 30, 2019 08:50:00 #
From what I read the first Mirrorless was the Epson R-D1 and that was in 2004 Bob.
Jan 30, 2019 08:54:59 #
Haydon wrote:
Don't count on that, with the release of the new 400 and 600 in an EF mount, they aren't done yet.
Especially seeing as these are also lighter in class.
Canon also in a huge way made them considerably lighter on the front end making them relatively easy to hand hold vs all other lenses in their class.
Innovation still happening.
Jan 30, 2019 09:00:20 #
liamphotoatl wrote:
I agree, I think a 5DS/R replacement this year and their first 1Dx replacement in time for 2020 games.
The first replacement for the 1 Dx was the 1 Dx II. It is really tough to improve the best?
Jan 30, 2019 09:04:20 #
True I have the 1Dx2, I simply meant they will replace that line with a Mirrorless model in time for the 2020 games.
Jan 30, 2019 09:06:45 #
I have been a Canon Owner since the Pelix was introduced and up into the present day. Their cameras are well constructed and durable as are their lens. They will make sound decisions based on the market and their loyal followers. I will be buried with mine if I get my way .......Ho Ho Ho
Jan 30, 2019 09:08:17 #
Thorburn
Loc: Virginia
Consider what the CEO of Canon Stated by saying yesterday he was not sure Canon was heading in the right way. When the CEO of the company is not sure how can the consumers be reassured?
Jan 30, 2019 09:09:26 #
I have two Sony mirrorless cameras from the late 90s and early 2000s. Didn't like either one, but continued to use them until Nikon came out with a full frame DSLR. I still use the latter of the two as it can capture IR.
--Bob
--Bob
liamphotoatl wrote:
From what I read the first Mirrorless was the Epson R-D1 and that was in 2004 Bob.
Jan 30, 2019 09:10:55 #
Thorburn wrote:
Consider what the CEO of Canon Stated by saying yesterday he was not sure Canon was heading in the right way. When the CEO of the company is not sure how can the consumers be reassured?
By owning a product that continues to work? By a legacy of quality glass spanning decades? By a professional service that sets the bar? One has to look at a company that provides a full system and not a single comment by a CEO.
Who can make an prediction on how the market will move with accuracy? Time will tell but it seems Canon has some quality glass already for their mirrorless system in short order.
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