While sadly true that FW is on way out (at least in non-Mac Pros) and USB2.0 may future proof the S2 a bit, FW is still the standard and should have been used IMHO. What matters for successful launch of this thing in the STATED target market will be performance vs current alternatives.
They should have tested both types of connection and picked the fastest given the likely firmware on release. I think people consider firmware updates too much of a panacea. They can only do so much, especially if hardware constraints are in the way.
What I find truly idiotic is the use of a proprietary (and likely spendy) cable. WTF were they thinking? Not only will getting x spares of these things be hard on camera release (hope they made A LOT), but this is just what someone needs. A critical but (one can assume) needlessly spendy, hard-to-get-in-a-hurry, pseudo-consumable that does the same thing as units they can get by the handful from almost any department/electronics/camera/computer store in the country, their DSLR kit or their Phase/Mamiya/Hassy studio mate for nothing or next to it in 10 mins. Brilliant.
They should have tested both types of connection and picked the fastest given the likely firmware on release. I think people consider firmware updates too much of a panacea. They can only do so much, especially if hardware constraints are in the way.
What I find truly idiotic is the use of a proprietary (and likely spendy) cable. WTF were they thinking? Not only will getting x spares of these things be hard on camera release (hope they made A LOT), but this is just what someone needs. A critical but (one can assume) needlessly spendy, hard-to-get-in-a-hurry, pseudo-consumable that does the same thing as units they can get by the handful from almost any department/electronics/camera/computer store in the country, their DSLR kit or their Phase/Mamiya/Hassy studio mate for nothing or next to it in 10 mins. Brilliant.
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