03-05-2012, 02:06 PM
[quote name='mst' timestamp='1330942881' post='16417']
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
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As a MFT shooter, I regard the FF "not bricks" (that is not 1D or Dx body type) as interesting only if it differentiates itself markedly from the MFT system. The "DOF" control is granted on both Nikon & Canon offerings. When D800 was announced, it still seemed to me the only logical differentiator to accept for the increased bulk over MFT would be extreme resolution for gymnasium size prints (figure the likeliness of it happening ;-)). It matched. Then comes the 5DmkIII and it's super low noise & its hi quality video. It matched too, but differently.
Seems to me it's the first time I see such a split between them (highly personal).
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
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As a MFT shooter, I regard the FF "not bricks" (that is not 1D or Dx body type) as interesting only if it differentiates itself markedly from the MFT system. The "DOF" control is granted on both Nikon & Canon offerings. When D800 was announced, it still seemed to me the only logical differentiator to accept for the increased bulk over MFT would be extreme resolution for gymnasium size prints (figure the likeliness of it happening ;-)). It matched. Then comes the 5DmkIII and it's super low noise & its hi quality video. It matched too, but differently.
Seems to me it's the first time I see such a split between them (highly personal).