Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Given what's been happening in the N-C wars, I wouldn't bet the ranch that Canon won't soon appear with something that, if it doesn't blow the socks of the D-1, will certainly match it.... B. D. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of David E. Strang Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 5:30 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: [Leica] Going Digital (OT) I do some freelance work at the local newspaper which is going fully digital by the end of the year (its the plan anyway). Well, I have an R8 system as well as my old EOS-1. I checked around for an equivalent Canon system to the Nikon D-1 which the paper will be using and found the Canon D2000. The D2000 is the Canon answer to the D-1, but it has far less features and is built on the much older EOS-1n. The resolution of the D-1 is 2012x1324 while the D2000 specs at 1152x1728. The D-1 will do 4.5fps for 21 consecutive shots while the D2000 will only do 12 frames at 3.5fps. The lack of Canon features goes on and on. its hard to believe the D2000 is Canon's response to the D-1. The real kicker is this: the D-1 goes for $3500 while the D2000 will be going for >>$7600<<!! Its hard to believe Canon would reissue an old technology EOS-1n digital while at the same time be releasing the newer technology EOS-1v and at an incredibly inflated price! Regards, Dave dstrang@up.net