Editorial: Survey Results / Splash Ins and Shootouts

Staff · Issue 109, Jul/Aug 2019 · pp. 4

Editorial Survey results Once again, bear with me please. You may remember our recent request to complete a 60 second survey with just four questions and a comment box; well to date 1436 of you responded which is a very high number and the results it provides make for very interesting reading especially if you are a manufacturer, dive resort or travel company. Question 1. If you’re an SLR user, are you considering moving to a smaller format (for less bulk and expense) in the next 12 months? 221 said Yes and 1215 No so that’s a significant majority of over 70% who are happy with their current set up. But for a manufacturer that shows 221 customers are considering ‘downsizing’. That’s a lot of potential sales. Question 2. If you’re a smaller format user (4/3rds, APS-C, etc.), are you considering upgrading to full frame mirrorless or SLR in the next 12 months? 128 Said Yes and 1308 No so th…