In the Samsung NX10 Video Commercial post, Rob commented: "I would also like to see something (similar to NX10) from Pentax that could use my Pentax lenses including AF ones."
He continues, "I can understand if Canon are scratching their heads wondering if the world has gone mad and can they really get away with selling yet another range of lenses for a new camera system!"
While Rob's comments remind us of an old issue of "how do I do with my lenses" when considering abandoning a boat (brand), Marco sounded a wake-up call to some camera makers. He wrote in his comment, "(NX10 is) Aimed at the creative and younger crowd with no investments in lenses."
Here we are, sitting at the table with our troop of lenses on it and contemplating the chance of an adaptor for using them on the better camera of another brand or another system.
Now, the issue is not just in making a camera better and smaller It is more in making a camera integrate with other lenses better and the doubts to jump boat smaller.
As a relatively new camera maker going into a DSLR/ sub-DSLR market, Samsung is facing strong resistance from the older photographers with a cabinet-full of lenses. And for Ricoh's GXR, I'm still reasoning.
There are few Dicaprios who are prepared to jump because you jump.
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There is still plenty of ground for camera manufacturers to cover without getting existing happy DSLR a bit hot under the collar and confused. I still want that larger sensor ‘Pocket’ camera at a reasonable price. Please make it simple, manual controls a large viewfinder (Even an adjustable hole would do!) and a small fixed lens covering something like 24-75mm (35mm equiv)
Talking to a friend last night we both agreed there is still a huge market for a simple manual (Retro) DSLR camera. If they got that one right they could clear up.
As the niche market for those newbies gets more popular with more users and hence a wider choice of lenses, the price will surely drop. Afterall, the likes of Ricoh, Pany, Oly and Samsung are fighting to win over a majority of users with loyalty and dedication to their existing systems and recalcitrance to changes just because they have made huge investments in the lenses and the proprietary paraphernalia. Pricing is always a lure for a start.
But when will that day come? As the next post suggests, my wishful thinking is that if Japan's domestic market accepts a change sooner than later, so will it be the same to the date.
I agree with your wish-list for that 'Pocket' camera and the comment about the Retro camera. But at least Cannon will not come up with something innovative as long as they are doing well in the regular P&S and DSLR markets.