Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/02/24

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Subject: [Leica] Re:Books and Computers...
From: scott at adrenaline.com (Scott McLoughlin)
Date: Thu Feb 24 19:33:25 2005
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Makes for good bargains in a big negative. I've been eyeballing used
Mamiya and Hassy gear lately and getting the itch.

Christopher Williams wrote:

>Check the used prices on medium format, down about 50% since digital. A
>Hassy is still worth something, where a Bronica or Mamiya is not.
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>Canon's 1Ds is the main reason.
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>Chris
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: "cwoods"
>Subject: [Leica] Re: Books and Computers...
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>>The 8mm film comments are true. However, there are other situations I can
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>think of which might help keep film around. Back when computers were first
>becoming commonplace, many predicted the demise of the book. Fortunately,
>the local bookshops (and the mega book shops, B&N, Borders) are still
>thriving. I love reading and books, and I love using my computer. Perhaps we
>can have the best of all worlds with Leica as well? Or, maybe it's just
>wishful thinking on my part?
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>>I'm curious too? Does medium format photography still use film mostly, or
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>are medium formatter's also moving towards digital?
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>>all best,
>>chris
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In reply to: Message from cwoods8 at peoplepc.com (cwoods) ([Leica] Re: Books and Computers...)
Message from leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Christopher Williams) ([Leica] Re:Books and Computers...)