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[quote name='Reinier' timestamp='1317843147' post='12141']

I wonder would Nikon, Canon or an other manufacturer be able to produce significantly cheaper cameras without the video option, and all the new features like a higher ISO performance, faster AF, faster fps, etc?



I mainly photograph landscapes and I personally can do without a lot of these things. My 5D I is a fine camera, the only things I want to be different are the resolution(I want 24 MP at least, so I can make bigger enlargements, ISO 1000 is enough for me) and I want a larger screen. To summarize, I want Nikon D800 or 5D with just the basics features.



But I wonder if the cameras would be cheaper and if there would be a market for these cameras regardless of which brand it is.



Best wishes,



Reinier

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The biggest cost factor remains the FF sensor size itself. Not only do you get a MUCH lower yield per silicon wafer compared to APS-C, also the number of steps needed to manufacture it doubles.



Video does not cost a thing... that is part of the ever evolving processors. The only cost factors they can save on are the build quality and the precision/speed of the shutter/mirror assembly.