On Sunday, October 2, 2005, at 06:38 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote:
I think this is mainly due to everyone but Canon relying on an outside source for sensors. I know that Nikon has a D2hxxxx type body, but it is really designed for a specific use - still not like the 20D. The crux of the problem here is sensor suppliers.
Exactly on point, Bruce. Canon is the only SLR maker who make their own sensors. Every other maker is at the mercy of their supplier, Sony. Until Sony speeds up their release of new large sensors, new cameras will just be same old same old. The only other company big enough to challenge Canon is Konica Minolta. Rather than build facilities to make their own sensors, they've launched a joint venture with Sony.
Bob
