scyrene said:
transpo1 said:
So if true: it's also a huge score for the 4K crowd- all of our complaining worked and paid off. For all the naysayers who called the 4K crowd "whiners" and told them to shut up because Canon is profitable and knows what they're doing- this is a little proof that Canon does read the forum boards, that the little 4K crusade worked, and that Canon ultimately decided they agree with us. Even if it's only to protect the 5DIV from being cannibalized by the 6DII, it proves they listened and agreed on what video features were lacking. For those of us who haven't jumped on board with the new 5D, it's added incentive and sales will only increase because of it. Like it or not, these days, video matters.
Strictly speaking, this doesn't prove that assertion at all. We don't know why they've decided to do this (if it comes true). Several competing hypotheses have been expressed - it could be long-term repositioning of the lines (e.g. to differentiate more with the 6D2), it could be due to lacklustre sales, it could be due to direct feedback from consumers - especially big customers (i.e. not individuals). If you want to believe that whining on forums is the main decision maker at major companies, then you're free to do so, but it doesn't sound the most convincing one to me.
PS "crusade"? Really?? :
More likely it's due to
overall internet "whining," not just on this forum. But interesting that the issues being addressed mirrored all the ones discussed here, no?
P.S.
crusade
[kroo-seyd]
3. any vigorous, aggressive movement for the defense or advancement of an idea, cause, etc.:
