Comments on: [Editorial] Can Sony’s Digital Imaging Division Restore Profits?

By: tell the truth

tell the truth — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:06:00 +0000

Sony cameras are getting very exciting. I was a can not user . They just did not focus well enough, and have to many issues. I switched to Nikon. Very very good tools. — Sony excites me. I have been watching and I am sure I will be getting a new system, from Sony. My Nikon set up is well over 15 Grand. But I need back up and I need the best I can get. Sony is rocking the World. Call me a moron , call me a MORE OFF,, but dont call me late for dinner !! Thank you Sony. You really get the best bang for the buck with Sony.

By: SONYSMILE

SONYSMILE — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:46:00 +0000

Hey Russ, what are you in 5th Grade… Grow up man.. I was simply pointing out the tone of that guys opinion who lacks any information of what he is talking about.

By: RUSS

RUSS — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:22:00 +0000

A pro who calls people names, doesn’t seem professional.to me.

By: RUSS

RUSS — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:19:00 +0000

Over priced, and shit, is just not wanted by many

By: SONYSMILE

SONYSMILE — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:51:00 +0000

Hey Jaladhi,

You will see millions of professionals switching from Canon & Nikon to Sony in the next few years if not sooner… David McLain shoots with SONY http://www.davidmclain.com/ also Brain Smith http://briansmith.com/ and Matthew Jordan Smith http://matthewjordansmith.com/ and soon to be a very successful photographer out of Australia will be the new SONY Advocate…. Watch this site among others for a major Press Release….

By: SONYSMILE

SONYSMILE — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:05:00 +0000

Moron

By: SONYSMILE

SONYSMILE — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:04:00 +0000

Hey Twit, do you know how to even operate a real camera, I’m posting as SONYSMILE for a very good reason. I am not a nerd!!! dick head!!! I’m simply letting you know, you will have a choice come October 2012. Its actually more like 30k if you are a real pro, which clearly you are not. Doesn’t make a difference to me what gear you use. But for some idiot to think Sony is subpar!! You haven’t a clue what you are talking about :)

By: Jaladhi

Jaladhi — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:56:00 +0000

Sony has done well with their compact camera sales over the years. I don’t have numbers but I’d imagine, they are behind Canon and Panasonic but probably ahead of Nikon and others. With DSLRs, they might have done better if they had kept the Minolta branding. DSLR market tends to be loyal to the established brands. Sony is doing the right thing by innovating with the SLT technology. That is the best way to differentiate their products from Canon and Nikon. Sony has a great chance right now to take away sales from Canon which has been struggling for the last few years to come up with innovative products.

Sony’s problems in the DSLR market are: Lack of a more complete range of lenses. This usually takes time to build but Sony needs to be agressive here. In-body stabilization of their DSLRs can be a big advantage here.

Their second problem is marketing: People need to see more and more photographers with Sony cameras. They also need to appeal to young professionals who may not have very strong associations to Canon and Nikon and are willing to try Sony.

They can be a significant player in the cellphone market too, I think. Traditionally, their weakness has been the software. With Android and Windows 7.5, that is no longer a problem. For years, I used Nokia and Sony phones and always had a soft spot for Sony handsets.

By: SONYSMILE

SONYSMILE — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:22:00 +0000

Indeed, but now you will have real choice!!!!

By: SONYSMILE

SONYSMILE — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:02:00 +0000

Chris, thanks for posting!! Mate I cannot say anything yet as I have signed agreements etc, But I will tell you that from what I have seen SONY’s new gear leave both CANON & NIKON in the dust!!! No Canon lenses or Nikon lenses can match Medium Format Zeiss tech on a 35mm body with incredible responsiveness. Obviously I am a seasoned pro of 20yrs, but I cannot give my real name as yet, I should be able to shout this stuff to the world any day now…. Stay tuned Lee & Patrick and other folks.