Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/05/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 5/5/04 3:51 PM, "Adam Bridge" <abridge@dcn.org> wrote: > I wandered into my local favorite camera store (Camera Arts in Sacramento) to > buy some XTOL. They had a Digilux 2 in so I played with it (boy I DO hate that > electronic viewfinder - shuddering) but liked the way it held although it was > boxier than I thought. > > While I was forking over the bucks for the XTOL and some mounting tape, I > asked > the proprietor if he had gotten in any of the 4000's. He had been very eager > to > get them. > > "You haven't heard," he said. > > "Clearly not" I replied. > > "Epson is keeping distribution of the 4000 in their professional imaging > retail > outlets. We won't be getting any." > > There are no Epson professional imaging outlets in Sacramento. To buy one I'd > have to go to the same place as I would for the 7600 or 9000. > > This stinks. I figure I could order one from B&H or maybe from one of the > dealers here on this list, maybe. But to keep them out of the stores that > handle > high-quality cameras - it's amazing. > > Is there someone with some insight who can explain this? > > Thanks > > Adam Bridge > A new effete ad campaign from Epson: EPSON! YOU HAVE TO KNOW SOMEONE TO BUY ONE. .... WE DON?T JUST TAKE ANYBODIES MONEY!!! Mark Rabiner Photography Portland Oregon New-improved http://rabinergroup.com/