Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Minilux discontinued?
From: "R. Saylor" <rlsaylor@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 16:52:11 -0500

And the C1, with an even slower 38-105/4.0-10.5 lens, will sell better 
than the Minilux Zoom. Wonder how long it will be before they 
discontinue the Minilux Zoom? 

Richard

Date sent:      	Fri, 31 Dec 1999 00:05:15 +0800
From:           	"Dr. Joseph Yao" <yaojkfdr@netvigator.com>
To:             	leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject:        	Re: [Leica] Minilux discontinued?
Send reply to:  	leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us

> Claire/TMLee,
> 
> The Minilux has been discontinued because of lack of sales following the
> introduction of the Minilux Zoom.  
> 
> Despite the superior quality of the Summarit 40/2.4 lens of the Minilux,
> most buyers opt for the more expensive Minilux Zoom despite its much
> slower lens of 35-70/3.5-6.7.  For most consumers, the extra US$100 of the
> Zoom model is well worth it.  Most buyers of P & S cameras expect to get a
> zoom lens rather than a prime lens.
> 
> My export records show the Minilux Zoom outsells the non-zoom Minilux by
> over 10:1.  I wonder if the situation is the same in the US?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Joseph
> 
> claire wrote:
> > 
> > Dear Joseph.......
> > 
> > Errrr........ would U by any chance know why ?
> > 
> > TMLee, S'pore
> > 
> > >R. Saylor wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Does anyone know if this is true?
> > >
> > >Yes, it is.
> > >
> > >Joseph