02-24-2013, 09:52 PM
I think there was a mis-quoted Canon interview where they said they would have to consider where high end APS-C went, but that ended up being reported as the end of such. As it stands, the current rumour is for a 7D mk2 later this year.
On Nikon's side, I feel there's still room for high end APS-C since they don't seem to be uprating the D7xxx into that space. For me and a lot of people, full frame sensor isn't a big decision factor. Body functions and features are more important, and will remain so as long as they cripple low end full frame to justify high end full frame pricing. Perhaps more so in Canon's case than Nikon's.
As for full frame mirrorless, I've not looked closely but recall seeing what were claimed to be patents for full frame mirrorless lenses from Sony. If they're looking beyond the RX1 in that direction is anyone's guess, but I'd have to say they would seem most likely of the major players to go in that direction. If they do, it still wont be an APS-C killer, and I'm sure they'll firmly place it in a premium position.
On Nikon's side, I feel there's still room for high end APS-C since they don't seem to be uprating the D7xxx into that space. For me and a lot of people, full frame sensor isn't a big decision factor. Body functions and features are more important, and will remain so as long as they cripple low end full frame to justify high end full frame pricing. Perhaps more so in Canon's case than Nikon's.
As for full frame mirrorless, I've not looked closely but recall seeing what were claimed to be patents for full frame mirrorless lenses from Sony. If they're looking beyond the RX1 in that direction is anyone's guess, but I'd have to say they would seem most likely of the major players to go in that direction. If they do, it still wont be an APS-C killer, and I'm sure they'll firmly place it in a premium position.
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