Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/01/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I'm hoping that at least a few European companies will still be in business. Jeffery Smith New Orleans, LA http://www.400tx.com -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+jsmith342=cox.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+jsmith342=cox.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of B. D. Colen Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:39 AM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] Konica Minolta to quit photo market - now Kodakstayingin film Absolutely true - because without the support of enough 'weekend snapsters," there's unlikely to be any film realistically available within a decade, or less. On 1/21/06 11:24 AM, "Slobodan Dimitrov" <s.dimitrov@charter.net> wrote: > I think the real issue is whether the weekend snapster will be willing > to pay $25 to $100 per roll of film in the next 2-5 years. > > Slobodan Dimitrov > Studio G-8, > Angels Gate Cultural Center > http://sdimitrovphoto.com > > > > > > On Jan 21, 2006, at 8:20 AM, B. D. Colen wrote: > >> Gee, I don't know...could it be that what companies such as Kodak and >> Fuji do will determine whether your Leica will continue to be a >> camera, or instead will turn into a door stop? ;-) >> >> >> On 1/21/06 10:49 AM, "Scott Gregory" <s_gregory1@mac.com> wrote: >> >>> Why is this being discussed on a Leica Users Group? >>> >>> Seth, >>> Correct, two of the head positions at Kodak are outsiders. Now, >>> about the four thousand upper and middle managers who report to >>> these "outsiders". >>> You know, the folks who do the research, design, manufacturing, >>> outsourcing, >>> etc. Kodak is much larger than an aircraft carrier and I am not >>> beating up >>> on the company to beat up on the company. I am stating the facts >>> as I see >>> them played out in the retail environment where Kodak's imaging >>> products are >>> out of synch with the marketplace. I can make no such comments >>> about the >>> medical business or the other imaging business that Kodak engages in. >>> >>> >>> etc, etc etc >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information