03-05-2012, 10:21 AM
The biggest target group for the high-end bodies (1D and D3/D4) are sports and press photographers. The most wanted features for this group are high frame rates, top notch AF and a built-to-last body. They don't really care about the highest resolution possible.
On the other hand, those who need high resolution, like fashion or product/ad shooters, usually don't need or actually don't want the large bodies of the high-end cameras (and most of their features).
Of course, there are still many who who fit into both groups... or neither. There's the large crowd of "advanced amateurs" who don't have specific subjects and thus specific needs regarding the camera. They want a camera capable in many regards and to me it seems that currently the 5D III matches their needs best.
-- Markus
On the other hand, those who need high resolution, like fashion or product/ad shooters, usually don't need or actually don't want the large bodies of the high-end cameras (and most of their features).
Of course, there are still many who who fit into both groups... or neither. There's the large crowd of "advanced amateurs" who don't have specific subjects and thus specific needs regarding the camera. They want a camera capable in many regards and to me it seems that currently the 5D III matches their needs best.
-- Markus
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