[Leica] Curious decision by Epson on the 4000

[leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Christopher Williams)]

Epson is listing the 4000 as a pro graphics printer. You have to be a
prographic Epson dealer to stock it. From what I'm told this was done so the
dealers could get them first unlike what happened with the 2200 where
everyone ordered it and many people waited, waited, and waited for one. The
Epson 4000 is not just for photographers, artists use it too.

Yeah, it sukks. But why not wait a little longer? Or buy a 24" 7600.

Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Bridge" Subject: [Leica] Curious decision by Epson on the 4000


> 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