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Morning drama
Tall dried grass turned golden by the early morning sun contrasted against the black lava mounds with the menacing caldera in the background against the blue sky.
Shot with my antiquated Nikon D800E and consumer grade AF-S 18-35mm f3.5-4.5 G lens. Certain Nikon high priests decreed that the 18-35mm G lens is not quite good enough for D8xx high megapixel bodies, such nonsense.
Interesting to see how the release of Sony A1 or α1 has resulted in all sorts of soul searching, insecurity and rationalizing. As far back as 3 years ago, there was already talk of an A9R that will combine both speed and resolution to be released ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. DpReview has a great summary on the new Sony A1; m.dpreview.com/articles/3386319853/sony-a1-what-you-need-....
Traditionally speed and resolution are 2 separate product segments for manufacturers. Finally there’s a mirrorless body that can truly replace the haloed top of the line DSLR without compromises and even went beyond what’s possible with DSLRs. Time to bring out a lightweight 500mm fresnel Prime to go with the A1 and a variable TC that can go from 0x=>1.4x=>2x!
Canon’s 1st Gen mirrorless ensured a low barrier for their DSLR users to get a taste of the new system. Canon then followed up with a great effort in their 2nd Gen to deliver the EOS-R5 that bested their DSLR 5D series and made everyone take notice with a combination of speed, resolution and video capabilities albeit with some limitations. This is a well managed company that understands their market well. Will be interesting to see what Canon does with their rumored mirrorless flagship EOS-R1 next.
And what we got from Nikon? “I was most concerned about how much the performance of the electronic viewfinder (EVF) can be improved, and the number of shots (per battery) can be increased.” said Nikon’s Managing Executive Officer recently on reasons for their delay in transitioning to mirrorless tech.
Nikon Z-ealot shills now lament and even berate Nikon DSLR users for not switching to mirrorless fast enough but the fact is that Nikon’s 2nd Gen Z7ii is still no better than their DSLR D850. The D850 according to Nikon is pro spec while the Z7ii is not but yet the latter is priced at the same level. The fundamental problem lies within Nikon and their management, not the Nikon DSLR users hanging on to their DSLRs.
Meanwhile Nikon cult leaders are jumping in left, right and center trying to calm down the congregation lest they commit the ultimate sin and leave the flock! Salvation is at hand, they say.
The new Sony A1 is touted as the one camera to rule them all, like Sauron’s ring perhaps!? Will Nikon be like Frodo or will they turned into self destructing Smeagol instead!? Nikon better succeed, its demise will benefit nobody as the market will once again revert to the duopolistic one it once was.
Morning drama
Tall dried grass turned golden by the early morning sun contrasted against the black lava mounds with the menacing caldera in the background against the blue sky.
Shot with my antiquated Nikon D800E and consumer grade AF-S 18-35mm f3.5-4.5 G lens. Certain Nikon high priests decreed that the 18-35mm G lens is not quite good enough for D8xx high megapixel bodies, such nonsense.
Interesting to see how the release of Sony A1 or α1 has resulted in all sorts of soul searching, insecurity and rationalizing. As far back as 3 years ago, there was already talk of an A9R that will combine both speed and resolution to be released ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. DpReview has a great summary on the new Sony A1; m.dpreview.com/articles/3386319853/sony-a1-what-you-need-....
Traditionally speed and resolution are 2 separate product segments for manufacturers. Finally there’s a mirrorless body that can truly replace the haloed top of the line DSLR without compromises and even went beyond what’s possible with DSLRs. Time to bring out a lightweight 500mm fresnel Prime to go with the A1 and a variable TC that can go from 0x=>1.4x=>2x!
Canon’s 1st Gen mirrorless ensured a low barrier for their DSLR users to get a taste of the new system. Canon then followed up with a great effort in their 2nd Gen to deliver the EOS-R5 that bested their DSLR 5D series and made everyone take notice with a combination of speed, resolution and video capabilities albeit with some limitations. This is a well managed company that understands their market well. Will be interesting to see what Canon does with their rumored mirrorless flagship EOS-R1 next.
And what we got from Nikon? “I was most concerned about how much the performance of the electronic viewfinder (EVF) can be improved, and the number of shots (per battery) can be increased.” said Nikon’s Managing Executive Officer recently on reasons for their delay in transitioning to mirrorless tech.
Nikon Z-ealot shills now lament and even berate Nikon DSLR users for not switching to mirrorless fast enough but the fact is that Nikon’s 2nd Gen Z7ii is still no better than their DSLR D850. The D850 according to Nikon is pro spec while the Z7ii is not but yet the latter is priced at the same level. The fundamental problem lies within Nikon and their management, not the Nikon DSLR users hanging on to their DSLRs.
Meanwhile Nikon cult leaders are jumping in left, right and center trying to calm down the congregation lest they commit the ultimate sin and leave the flock! Salvation is at hand, they say.
The new Sony A1 is touted as the one camera to rule them all, like Sauron’s ring perhaps!? Will Nikon be like Frodo or will they turned into self destructing Smeagol instead!? Nikon better succeed, its demise will benefit nobody as the market will once again revert to the duopolistic one it once was.