Originally posted by Uluru In other words, I don't see innovation as beefing up specs in same old shapes and concepts.
I don't disagree in theory. But when you are the little guy can you afford to take chances on innovation? If you have a large market share with revenue streams you can take chances on things that 'might' be real winners. But if you don't have that, better to produce sure things that generate profit and build market share. You cannot afford to make bets and lose too many times.
A good solid DSLR with new sensor, improved IQ and a few other goodies from the laundry list will make a profitable, salable camera that appeals to many consumers. An incredibly innovative camera that the market is not ready for will be a cult classic and an economic failure. Maybe we will get something in the middle, a really salable camera that is innovative?
I'm all for innovation and agree with you 100% that if they want to be anything but a Nikon clone they need show everyone something different. But 'different' also has to be 'better' or it is just a curiosity not a salable product. I think the innovation will come, but they need to build market share and gain at least parity in things like flash, AF and lens line up.