Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/11/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]'Leicas are thought to be expensive. But I've looked at digital camera bodies costing $5K or more. Considering that they'll be relatively obsolete in 24-36 months, that could be expensive! I don't know how many photographers are set up to get a high enough ROI to justify that type of expenditure. A few, I suppose. Digital is handy for certain types of photography.' I was lucky enough to get an job that required digital (pics had to be wired to regional press immediately after every shoot) and that paid enough for it to be worthwhile buying a D1, G3 laptop, SB28DX flash and 17-35mm Nikkor. The fact that there are new D1 variants out there is an irrelevence, I will use this camera until it falls apart and then will replace it with a newer model if the price/spec combination is right. Digital wasn't just handy, it was a necessity. Incidentally, a mate of mine who strings for one of the largest selling British Sunday papers was told that they would no longer pay film and processing costs. I love my M6 and IIIg but when speed is an issue, they get left at home Johnnie Johnnie Pakington Camden London - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html