Re:Sitina1 Open-Source Camera
by verandaguy on Monday September 30, 2024 @02:12PM
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> And ultra-professional $6k cameras from Zeiss miss the mark entirely, you need to target a prosumer market (i.e. me).
Zeiss is generally not a camera maker, at least not these days; the ZX1 is more of a halo product than anything. They're much better-known for their optics, which are often niche, but usually worth the money if it's your niche.
In any case, a better example of a professional camera would be something like Nikon's Z8 and Z9, Sony's A7/9/1 models, or Canon's newer EOSes. They're also a good amount cheaper than USD$6k, in most cases.
> But why do you need a large protrusion on the right? You don't have a film canister anymore. I already wrote about a myriad of physical controls. Just make it large enough to hold the camera.
Because that's where your right hand goes. Most people are right-handed, and having a comfortable grip is nice. Your left hand will usually go under the lens (or at the base of the lens for short or light lenses).
Zeiss is generally not a camera maker, at least not these days; the ZX1 is more of a halo product than anything. They're much better-known for their optics, which are often niche, but usually worth the money if it's your niche.
In any case, a better example of a professional camera would be something like Nikon's Z8 and Z9, Sony's A7/9/1 models, or Canon's newer EOSes. They're also a good amount cheaper than USD$6k, in most cases.
Because that's where your right hand goes. Most people are right-handed, and having a comfortable grip is nice. Your left hand will usually go under the lens (or at the base of the lens for short or light lenses).