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Canon 90d camera is not coming under my recommendation from the past 1 year. So, let’s talk about why I am keeping off Canon 90D From My Recommendation list
1. DSLR Cannibalization
As we all know, both DSLR giants are into DSLR cannibalization mode. I have read many times and I am going to link those articles to that canon and has completely stopped research and development on Canon DSLR lenses and cameras. And they have also discontinued many EOS Lenses to make space in the production line for the new RF Lenses. From 2018, all the major DSLR announcements from these two DSLR giants are all-most halted, and the DSLR schedule updates are also altered.
2. Process of Transition and absence of perfect product
Both DSLR giants are in the process of transition and they are taking their time. The best thing we can do right now is to give them a proper time of transition.
3. Confusion about regaining Versatility
In Canon, we do know that Mirrorless is the future, but no one knows that Canon will continue its EF-M Mount (announced back in 2012) or will introduce a new RF-Mount APS-C camera. Since we have no Sync between the EF and EF-M Mount due to the flange distance issue, and if you look around no other camera maker has such issue in the mirrorless lineup of cameras. We do have a high possibility in near future to regain the versatility of 1-Mount they will bring out RF Mount APS-C Mirrorless cameras.
So, if Canon regains its versatility and announces an RF-Mount-based APS-C System camera in near future then for sure the EF-M Mount has to face cannibalization just like DSLRs.
4. Delay in announcement
As you can see we have multiple mirrorless cameras from Canon in the professional range that include Canon EOS R6, Canon EOS R5 (R5c) as well Canon EOS R3. And rumors suggest, the Canon EOS R1 camera is to be announced this year. But for semi-professional users, we have the Canon EOS R, Rp both for now highly outdated and need a desperate update.
Now let’s talk about Canon 90D in 2022
1. For Casual Shooters and Videographers
If you want to buy this camera for casual photography and video it’s completely ok to have this camera even in the year 2022.
The word Casusual Photography or videography means you will not going to invest too much money in the lenses or accessories relates to the Canon 90D DSLR camera.
2. For Semi-Professionals and serious enthusiastic cinematographers, pro content creators
When a professional buy a camera he or she has to invest a lot in lenses as well as in other camera-related accessories, and when we clearly know the DSLR giants are in transition mode the DSLR will become obsolete soon then why invest a huge amount in DSLR body or lenses? Better to wait for a perfect option or switch to a different brand.
3. Before Buying Canon 90D camera you must read this
A must-read for photographers: If you planning to buy can a 90d camera in the year 2022 and if you are a professional or semi-professional photographer then you must read this before buying the camera. As we all know the Canon 90d camera features a 32-megapixel high-resolution sensor and the pixel per inch density of the Canon 90d camera is even denser than the Canon 5D SR camera. We also know that with Canon 5D and Canon 5D SR camera canon issued a list of recommended lenses to be used with these cameras to properly resolve the sensor resolution, but with the Canon 90D camera we do not have any list like that. Canon 90D PPI Ratio is much denser and for that Camera also requires high-quality optics to properly resolve the sensor resolution. My only recommendation to Photographers, if they are willing to buy Canon 90D camera in near future they must invest in high-quality optics to get the maximum quality out of their camera.
A must-read for videographers and cinematographers
If you are a videographer cinematographer you must know that Canon 90d camera is not using full sensor resolution to generate 4K video files. Canon never mentions the 90D camera is using an over-sampling algorithm to generate 4K files. That clearly indicates to compensate for it the camera is using either pixel winning or line skipping algorithm. So for sure, the details will be less in canon 90ds 4K file compared to Sony is 6400 or Sony Z10 camera or any Nikon Z50 or Fuji X-S10
So Canon 90d can be used for casual videography purposes or maybe even for Casual YouTube content creation when you actually don’t require too many details or latitude in your video file but for professional work or even for professional content creation or cinematography I will recommend you to have a camera that over samples their sensor is resolution to create 4K file.
4. Best Alternatives of Canon 90D
B&H Store | Amazon.com
For Photographers: Nikon Z5 (amazon.com | B&H Store) is one of the best alternatives of Canon 90d camera for photographers out there, Nikon Z5 camera uses a full-frame CMOS sensor and also has an inbuilt sensor-shift image stabilization system. If you want to shoot higher-quality images it’s better to have Nikon Z5 camera with a full-frame sensor instead of having a crop body.
Fuji X-S10 at B&H Store | Amazon.com
For Hybrids: Fuji X-S10 is also a great alternative to a 90d camera since the camera features a class-leading 26 megapixels-Trans CMOS Sensor and a built-in image stabilization system. The camera record over samples 4K videos and create high-quality still images.
Sony ZV-E10 at B&H Store and Amazon.com
For Cinematographers: Sony ZV-E10 it’s more affordable than Canon 90d camera and creates high-quality oversampled 4k videos for content creation.
References
- Canon is Finally Willing to Cannibalize Its DSLRs for Mirrorless: Report petapixel
- Manager says Canon is willing to cannibalize DSLR sales with mirrorless cameras dpreview
- Canon to Cannibalize DSLR & Mirrorless Camera Sales ? TheNEWCamera
- Canon Stopped Development of DSLR Lenses TheNEWCamera
