Switching from Canon to Noink-What made him do it?

[Canew]

Well.The way I see it, whether it is a need or a want doesn't matter.As long as the consumer has paid that price for it, then the manufacturer should package the produce to match up to that amount, and make sure that it remains at that standard throughout the product.

Ditto that! 

[jediforce4ever]

well, bottom line, canon is ripping our $ off. lol

Pretty True.

[boredphuck]

It's still a flawed logic IMO.

Whether or not a hobbyist or enthusiast needs the performance is besides the point entirely. A pro level (and premium priced) product has to deliver.

As to the 'local whiners' who bitch endlessly, I just ignore them. Options and competition is always a good thing - it helps keep the players honest (hopefully Canon has learnt something from all this).

true also. consumers must get what they paid for. how much of the af servo problem is mechanical and how much is perceived as a result of the media?

[Dream Merchant]

No idea. Besides, we're talking electro, programming and electro-mechanical issues, besides design.

Wanna fork out $6k to find out? 

[boredphuck]

No idea. Besides, we're talking electro, programming and electro-mechanical issues, besides design.

Wanna fork out $6k to find out? 

haha. honestly, i think it won't affect me cos i rarely shoot in af servo mode. thats why i think i shld be keeping my money for a full frame camera instead.