Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/05/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]You miss a major point here, Gary; the fact that digital continues to "improve" does NOT mean that people have to upgrade every 18 months. I'm willing to bet that for 99% of pros' needs - certainly for what Tina does - a D1s with it's full-frame, 11 mgp sensor - will meet their needs for as long as the camera continues to function. We're no longer talking about the jump from 1 to 2 to 3 mgp. And as to the glass, one assumes one can get a reasonable check for one's investment in Leica glass if one makes a switch. And it's hardly unheard of for pro's to switch systems when one system clear surpasses another - it happened to Nikon when all it had was the dog called the F4 and Canon had the EOS1. As to a "little convenience and instant gratification" - I'd say it's more like having the tools that allow one to compete in the market place and make a living. We're not talking here about happy snaps of the grandkids and macro flower shots for the camera club. B. D. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Gary Williams Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 1:44 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Oh ... It's COMING SOON! :-) Subject: RE: [Leica] Oh ... It's COMING SOON! :-) > If it is true that this is really the Leica digital answer, I will be > switching to Canon for my SLR digital photography. Probably the 1DS > since it is most sturdy model. It's about the same price as the > proposed refit for the R8 with all the advantages of autofocus and > lenses designed for digital. My purpose in using digital is economy, > convenience, economy, immediate results, economy, easy transport > through airports, economy, PowerPoint presentations, economy, CD > storage vs slides, economy, and stock > sales. I am simply amazed at what people will spend for a little convenience and instant gratification. How exactly is spending $7000 for a digital camera that will need an upgrade in 18 months, and how many more $1000's on new glass square with a desire for "economy." What is economical about such a purchase? What exactly is so horrible about a film camera? You can spend $2K on a film scanner with an auto film loader from that "N" company and get pretty much the same result (without the instant gratification) and still use the best glass in the world---and save a good $10-15K in the process. Am I missing something here or has the world gone completely mad? Gary - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html