If you believe the internet all camera manufacturers have some compromises in their ranges somewhere.
For example, Fujifilm has AF issues (apparently), Nikon continue to neglect their DX lens range even after moving to Z mount. Canon appear to be reluctant to allow third party lenses. Some don’t like Sony colours (other brands are available).
Panasonic have just discontinued some of their lenses reigniting the ‘M43 is dead’ mantra, speaking of which OM System don’t appear to enamour support with their lack of R and D. Neither Panasonic or OM System want to release what their respective owners (and others) have been crying out for – a Pen F or GX8/9 rangefinder style replacement.
To be fair it wouldn’t be the first time I bought into a ‘dead’ system. I absolutely loved the Nikon 1 series. I loved my V1 and the small lenses, but especially the fact they used a big battery similar to their DSLRs. You could honestly go out with one battery all day and not worry about carrying a spare.
The V1 would shoot at 60fps and easily fit in your pocket with the small standard zoom or one of the primes attached. You could even get one of the larger zooms in a trouser or jacket pocket without listing to one side and leave enough room for snacks.
My Nikon 1 V1 pictured above with the 10mm Nikon 1 prime lens.
I truly hope Panasonic don’t do ‘a Nikon’ and let the system slowly die a death keeping everyone waiting for a number of years before officially announcing the system is discontinued. Nikon made a lot of users unhappy doing that.
I remember not expanding my Nikon 1 gear collection because of the uncertainty.
Unfortunately we have a bit of deja vu with Panasonic now. Do these companies who appear to neglect a system or product really expect customers to continue buying said products?
Whilst I am currently using a system based on Panasonic m43 cameras and lenses I have to admit that any further ‘investment’ in the system seems hard to justify.
The issue now is where do I go from here? The nearest replacement for my current gear would probably get me looking at Fujifilm. But their products lack a value proposition for me, not helped by some apparent price increases on the horizon
So my compromises might be: bite the bullet and go Fujifilm or look at Canon, Sony or Nikon full frame that I don’t really need, in terms of bulk, expense or quality for what I currently do.
For the time being I will enjoy what I have and hopefully kick the can down the road before considering my next round of compromises.
Everything is a compromise
If you believe the internet all camera manufacturers have some compromises in their ranges somewhere.
For example, Fujifilm has AF issues (apparently), Nikon continue to neglect their DX lens range even after moving to Z mount. Canon appear to be reluctant to allow third party lenses. Some don’t like Sony colours (other brands are available).
Panasonic have just discontinued some of their lenses reigniting the ‘M43 is dead’ mantra, speaking of which OM System don’t appear to enamour support with their lack of R and D. Neither Panasonic or OM System want to release what their respective owners (and others) have been crying out for – a Pen F or GX8/9 rangefinder style replacement.
To be fair it wouldn’t be the first time I bought into a ‘dead’ system. I absolutely loved the Nikon 1 series. I loved my V1 and the small lenses, but especially the fact they used a big battery similar to their DSLRs. You could honestly go out with one battery all day and not worry about carrying a spare.
The V1 would shoot at 60fps and easily fit in your pocket with the small standard zoom or one of the primes attached. You could even get one of the larger zooms in a trouser or jacket pocket without listing to one side and leave enough room for snacks.
My Nikon 1 V1 pictured above with the 10mm Nikon 1 prime lens.
I truly hope Panasonic don’t do ‘a Nikon’ and let the system slowly die a death keeping everyone waiting for a number of years before officially announcing the system is discontinued. Nikon made a lot of users unhappy doing that.
I remember not expanding my Nikon 1 gear collection because of the uncertainty.
Unfortunately we have a bit of deja vu with Panasonic now. Do these companies who appear to neglect a system or product really expect customers to continue buying said products?
Whilst I am currently using a system based on Panasonic m43 cameras and lenses I have to admit that any further ‘investment’ in the system seems hard to justify.
The issue now is where do I go from here? The nearest replacement for my current gear would probably get me looking at Fujifilm. But their products lack a value proposition for me, not helped by some apparent price increases on the horizon
So my compromises might be: bite the bullet and go Fujifilm or look at Canon, Sony or Nikon full frame that I don’t really need, in terms of bulk, expense or quality for what I currently do.
For the time being I will enjoy what I have and hopefully kick the can down the road before considering my next round of compromises.