Frankly, the tech used is not important as the results. FSI/BSI/BSI-stacked is just the technology but please concentrate on the final measurements for comparison.The R5 was great, but used conventional sensor tech. A stacked sensor cost more money. If Nikon brings a camera to market with a more expensive sensor to manufacture (or buy in their case) at the same or near same cost, they have done something special on the cost front.
Yes, we could expect that a more complex technology costs more... we don't know how much and to what extent it is a significant driver in the end price. You could say in the same breath that the camera should be cheaper because it doesn't have a shutter box.
We have made assumptions and forecasts previously about Canon cycle times. Some products have been consistent and others quite different. The R6ii surprised a lot of people so who knows for the future.I don't think its "delusional" to suspect that Canon may be re-thinking there update cycle. I actually think its odd the Canon is rumored to be throwing a number of updates at an older body. This is completely outside of the trend for Canon. And note, scrapping doesn't infer clean sheet, just looking at its plan and making sure it still relevant and setting the necessary changes.
Magic Lantern showed what was really possible in the hardware of the 5Diii and the engineers were let off their chains for the R5. There have been lots of firmware updates for the R3/5/6 with new features and bug fixes over the last 3 years. It is also a global phenomenon covering cars, phones, PCs and other devices.
The Z8 is a clone of the Z9 but in a smaller package. The gorilla in market share is Canon and the current market shows the R5 as being the best value for money body. Sure you can spend more and get more of course but decreasing returns to scale in my opinion.If you really think its a clone, you are missing the gorilla in the room. Additionally, I wholeheartedly see this doing a lot more than just "maintain(ing) its market position". This camera is going to set the tone for this segment of the market.
Nikon makes great gear but if they can't sell enough of it then it will be a shame to lose a competitor. Setting the tone is basically offering a good value for money product and maybe undercutting the competition in price but if it doesn't translate to long term revenue then that is a bigger problem.
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