05-28-2018, 06:54 AM
There's a statement about Sony on DPReview. They want to become leading manufacturer by 2021. I don't oversee the origins of the parts camera manufacturers need, but Canon is still making their own sensors and has come up with three interesting types. Nikon is depending on Sony and with their highly conservative management I'm afraid their days are numbered.
Interesting strategy of Sony: Leave them the glory to come out first with a 36 MP sensor and make everyone believe that's a good package for high MP, then go with their mirrorless full frame line the same road, get better lenses and soon people get attracted. As DPReview already stated the ɑ7 III replace D750 in "best all-round camera" whatever that means. I don't want to debate that selection, but it's the first mirrorless camera replacing a commonly known DSLR in terms of value for money.
Like Wim I also think cameras became (too?) cheap - profits are melting down for the manufacturers. Sony can afford to loose money but win the race in the long term. I guess, we're approaching the moment when camera systems become obsolete again.
Interesting strategy of Sony: Leave them the glory to come out first with a 36 MP sensor and make everyone believe that's a good package for high MP, then go with their mirrorless full frame line the same road, get better lenses and soon people get attracted. As DPReview already stated the ɑ7 III replace D750 in "best all-round camera" whatever that means. I don't want to debate that selection, but it's the first mirrorless camera replacing a commonly known DSLR in terms of value for money.
Like Wim I also think cameras became (too?) cheap - profits are melting down for the manufacturers. Sony can afford to loose money but win the race in the long term. I guess, we're approaching the moment when camera systems become obsolete again.