10-31-2012, 06:50 AM
Hi,
I am wondering what has happened to serious APS-C DSLRs. They seem to be not maintained/renewed any more. For Nikon, the D300 is still on the old 12MP sensor and the D7000 (if that even qualifies) also didn't get an upgrade when e.g. the entry level D3000 model got moved to the D3200. Similar story for Canon. The 7D and 60D models are also a bit ageing. Both companies are showing a fair amount of activity for FF cameras with increases in Price and size that goes with APS-C vs FF.
On the other hand there is a good level of activity in mirror-less cameras in the recent years (Olympus, Sony, Fuji) trying to move into the semi-serious market. So I am wondering whether the APS-C DSLR is getting squeezed into "extinction" here.
Not that I want such a camera - I handled a Nikon D7000 a couple of times and thought it was to large for me to buy. I am interested from a market trend perspective and would like to read your thoughts and comments. I particular picked the photozone forum for this, since I know people here best.
Thanks for reading
Joachim
I am wondering what has happened to serious APS-C DSLRs. They seem to be not maintained/renewed any more. For Nikon, the D300 is still on the old 12MP sensor and the D7000 (if that even qualifies) also didn't get an upgrade when e.g. the entry level D3000 model got moved to the D3200. Similar story for Canon. The 7D and 60D models are also a bit ageing. Both companies are showing a fair amount of activity for FF cameras with increases in Price and size that goes with APS-C vs FF.
On the other hand there is a good level of activity in mirror-less cameras in the recent years (Olympus, Sony, Fuji) trying to move into the semi-serious market. So I am wondering whether the APS-C DSLR is getting squeezed into "extinction" here.
Not that I want such a camera - I handled a Nikon D7000 a couple of times and thought it was to large for me to buy. I am interested from a market trend perspective and would like to read your thoughts and comments. I particular picked the photozone forum for this, since I know people here best.
Thanks for reading
Joachim
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