Often I read about the fact that Canon is not innovating their cameras, despite Canon being listed among the most innovating companies out there.
From such readings, I start wandering about how could Canon actually improve the EOS line, and would like to ask your opinion. What would you suggest to change, especially in EOS pro bodies (and maybe pro lenses)?
I am asking the question mainly for curiosity, and also because I have my own wish list of new features, twists and new products; maybe you can explain why my personal wishes actually won’t work.
The changes I would love to be implemented are, for instance:
1. Firmware changes (low implementation cost):
I would like a mode where I could set Aperture and Time - essentially a manual mode, and, instead of ISO, I would like to set exposure compensation; the camera should be able to set automatically the ISO in order to over or under expose according to my setting.
In such a special mode, I would change Aperture with the main dial, Time with the main dial keeping pressed the SET button on the rear dial, and exposure compensation with the rear dial (permutation of functions may be also possible).
2. Physical changes (medium implementation cost):
From the 5d line, I would disintegrate the mode dial. I would change modes by keeping pressed a button while turning the dial. I would also display the mode in the viewfinder (I know I am asking too much here, mode visible in the viewfinder is a feature differentiating the 1 series).
3. New product (high implementation cost and risky):
I would make a special version of one pro body and some selected lenses: I would use structural aerospace grade carbon fiber composites (impregnated fiber or pre-preg) for lenses and camera body chassis. The internal optical formula and the electronics would remain the same, as in the “low cost” version. We would have a 600mm f4 “low cost” at 10k€, and a 600mm f4 CFC at ??k€. I am sure Nasa would seriously give a hard look at such gears for their next shipment to the ISS. I know some who would buy a 10k€ 1dxCarbon and a 20k€ 600mmf4Carbon.
What do you think? Is really Canon not innovating enough?
Thanks!
From such readings, I start wandering about how could Canon actually improve the EOS line, and would like to ask your opinion. What would you suggest to change, especially in EOS pro bodies (and maybe pro lenses)?
I am asking the question mainly for curiosity, and also because I have my own wish list of new features, twists and new products; maybe you can explain why my personal wishes actually won’t work.
The changes I would love to be implemented are, for instance:
1. Firmware changes (low implementation cost):
I would like a mode where I could set Aperture and Time - essentially a manual mode, and, instead of ISO, I would like to set exposure compensation; the camera should be able to set automatically the ISO in order to over or under expose according to my setting.
In such a special mode, I would change Aperture with the main dial, Time with the main dial keeping pressed the SET button on the rear dial, and exposure compensation with the rear dial (permutation of functions may be also possible).
2. Physical changes (medium implementation cost):
From the 5d line, I would disintegrate the mode dial. I would change modes by keeping pressed a button while turning the dial. I would also display the mode in the viewfinder (I know I am asking too much here, mode visible in the viewfinder is a feature differentiating the 1 series).
3. New product (high implementation cost and risky):
I would make a special version of one pro body and some selected lenses: I would use structural aerospace grade carbon fiber composites (impregnated fiber or pre-preg) for lenses and camera body chassis. The internal optical formula and the electronics would remain the same, as in the “low cost” version. We would have a 600mm f4 “low cost” at 10k€, and a 600mm f4 CFC at ??k€. I am sure Nasa would seriously give a hard look at such gears for their next shipment to the ISS. I know some who would buy a 10k€ 1dxCarbon and a 20k€ 600mmf4Carbon.
What do you think? Is really Canon not innovating enough?
Thanks!