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Sorry, but I don't think I understand your comments. How can this be "the best deal/body in the industry" and not be "a match to the R5 AF-wise (let alone the R3)." It's the same price as the R5 at introduction and considerably more expensive than the current R5, but seems to basically mirror the R5's specifications. Why does the profit margin "has to be thin" when, again, it's the same price as what Canon introduced the R5 at?I was super suspect of the rumors... but they did materialize. IMO, this solidly puts this body as the best deal/body in the industry. The Z9 isn't a match to the R5 AF-wise (let alone the R3), but it doesn't have to be the best in every category as long as it is still good. Its not as fast as the A1, but again it doesn't have to win everywhere if it costs $2500 less.
I'm still thinking the profit margin has to be thin on this one, so availability may be scant for a good while. But if they can meet some of the demand, I think this will cause the market to completely shift. I wonder if Canon changed direction when they heard what Nikon was doing and scrapped the R5 II, and decided to throw updates at the old camera until they sort out the sensor and pricing.
Also seems like it kills any thought of a A9 III. All and all, Nikon is taking up the disruptor mantle and running with it.
It's kind of delusional to suggest that Canon "changed direction when they heard what Nikon was doing and scrapped the R5II." There was no R5II to scrap, because it's not due for an update for another year (based on Canon's normal refresh cycle.) And, why would Canon need to scrap anything when Nikon is basically releasing an R5, three years later than Canon?
Finally, how is releasing an R5 clone at the same price as the original R5 "taking up the disruptor mantle and running with it"?
Yes, this is a nice camera for Nikon shooters and it's overdue. It should help Nikon maintain its market position and may even help it claw back some customers who moved to Sony. Mostly though, it's probably going to encourage people already in the Nikon camp who have been accumulating savings waiting for a competitor to the R5 to pull the trigger.
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