Author Topic: Canon Consumer Survey (Read 4775 times)

PaulieWalnuts · « **on:** September 15, 2011, 08:58 »

Anyone else just get this?

I completed it and it's asking questions about what Canon camera you have and then mostly about compact interchangeable lens cameras. I really hope Canon isn't just now checking into this.

I have a 5DMII plus a Panasonic GF-1 and love both. Panasonic and Olympus have owned this category for years. Sony is about to release the 24MP NEX-7. Nikon looks like they are about to release something. And Canon is sending out testing-the-waters surveys?

Jo Ann Snover · « **Reply #1 on:** September 15, 2011, 09:19 »

I got it last night and filled it out. It's not a category that interests me (interchangeable lens compacts). Still have the small sensor, thus not that great for quality, so I'd rather not deal with a compact that's no longer all that compact and which needs a bag for the extra lenses.

MatHayward · « **Reply #2 on:** September 15, 2011, 12:26 »

From what I understand the Tsunami in Japan destroyed a lot of Canon's manufacturing capabilities and has set them behind on production. They apparently had suffered injuries at the Utsunomiya plant.

Nikon had also been affected (Sendai Plant) and both were shut down indefinitely.

When I was asking about 5D Mark III rumors at my camera store I was told not to hold my breath and that they were working to get caught up on production of existing gear.

I just hope that everyone has had a full recovery from their injuries. The devastation of that earthquake overwhelms me still.

Mat

PaulieWalnuts · « **Reply #3 on:** September 15, 2011, 21:34 »

Quote from: jsnover on September 15, 2011, 09:19

I got it last night and filled it out. It's not a category that interests me (interchangeable lens compacts). Still have the small sensor, thus not that great for quality...

Not sure how you arrived at this but the GF1 image quality is very good. An excellent camera overall and one of my all time favorites.

I was looking at some old files from my Nikon D50 and D80 and I'd say the GF-1 has similar quality. Not groundbreaking, but still very good quality from a small rangefinder size camera.

I've been looking at the new Sony NEX-7 images and while the 24MP is impressive I think the image quality is a bit below stock standards.

If Canon came out with a decent offering I'd probably switch from the GF-1.

PaulieWalnuts · « **Reply #4 on:** September 15, 2011, 21:44 »

Quote from: MatHayward on September 15, 2011, 12:26

From what I understand the Tsunami in Japan destroyed a lot of Canon's manufacturing capabilities and has set them behind on production. They apparently had suffered injuries at the Utsunomiya plant.

Nikon had also been affected (Sendai Plant) and both were shut down indefinitely.

When I was asking about 5D Mark III rumors at my camera store I was told not to hold my breath and that they were working to get caught up on production of existing gear.

I just hope that everyone has had a full recovery from their injuries. The devastation of that earthquake overwhelms me still.

Mat

Yes, very sad and unfortunate.

I'm not sure how this would cause them to appear to be 2-3 years behind on a CILC camera though. The survey would indicate they're just now investigating its viability. If they already had a CILC ready to go why would they be asking basic questions like "Do you have a Canon product and also a CILC", "How important is focus performance in a CILC" and "How important is image quality in a CILC", etc.

It sounds like Nikon is about to launch a CILC and Canon is doing surveys?

nicku · « **Reply #5 on:** September 16, 2011, 00:29 »

A compact interchangeable lens camera from canon will be a very welcome piece of gear; definitely i will buy one and use mu existing canon lens ... From my point of view a very welcomed ''design'' will be the next 7D in two body types... 1 standard body (like today model) and one with integrated grip (like 1D series).... i think Canon can do this under $2000

lagereek · « **Reply #6 on:** September 16, 2011, 02:43 »

As far as Im concerned, the only Canon I would be interested in is an upgrade of the MII, to a MIII. My 5dMII, is actually on par and sometimes even better then my D3X, so I would gladly welcome an upgrade but not a compact.

travelstock · « **Reply #7 on:** September 16, 2011, 03:04 »

Quote from: PaulieWalnuts on September 15, 2011, 21:34

Quote from: jsnover on September 15, 2011, 09:19
I got it last night and filled it out. It's not a category that interests me (interchangeable lens compacts). Still have the small sensor, thus not that great for quality...

Not sure how you arrived at this but the GF1 image quality is very good. An excellent camera overall and one of my all time favorites.

I was looking at some old files from my Nikon D50 and D80 and I'd say the GF-1 has similar quality. Not groundbreaking, but still very good quality from a small rangefinder size camera.

I've been looking at the new Sony NEX-7 images and while the 24MP is impressive I think the image quality is a bit below stock standards.

If Canon came out with a decent offering I'd probably switch from the GF-1.

Yeah I agree - a big factor though is the lenses you put in front of it. Up to now mostly the micro4/3 lenses have been consumer grade. When I was using the GF1 with the Olympus 4/3 glass the results were noticeably better (but obviously the system became cumbersome). Pair the GF1 with something like the Olympus 50mm f2 macro and you'll start to see how much of a difference optics make to image quality. Now that both Olympus and Panasonic seem to be concentrating on better glass I think the system will really start to shine.

PaulieWalnuts · « **Reply #8 on:** September 16, 2011, 07:29 »

Quote from: holgs on September 16, 2011, 03:04

Quote from: PaulieWalnuts on September 15, 2011, 21:34
Quote from: jsnover on September 15, 2011, 09:19
I got it last night and filled it out. It's not a category that interests me (interchangeable lens compacts). Still have the small sensor, thus not that great for quality...

Not sure how you arrived at this but the GF1 image quality is very good. An excellent camera overall and one of my all time favorites.

I was looking at some old files from my Nikon D50 and D80 and I'd say the GF-1 has similar quality. Not groundbreaking, but still very good quality from a small rangefinder size camera.

I've been looking at the new Sony NEX-7 images and while the 24MP is impressive I think the image quality is a bit below stock standards.

If Canon came out with a decent offering I'd probably switch from the GF-1.

Yeah I agree - a big factor though is the lenses you put in front of it. Up to now mostly the micro4/3 lenses have been consumer grade. When I was using the GF1 with the Olympus 4/3 glass the results were noticeably better (but obviously the system became cumbersome). Pair the GF1 with something like the Olympus 50mm f2 macro and you'll start to see how much of a difference optics make to image quality. Now that both Olympus and Panasonic seem to be concentrating on better glass I think the system will really start to shine.

The 14-45mm is actually decent for a kit-type lens but I love the 20mm f/1.7. I was going to buy additional glass for it but am holding off to see what Canon does.

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