Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]There might be some logic to this argument if: 1. The switch to digital hadn't already occurred within the mass media 2. The price point on the new Nikon D100 and the similar Canon model wasn't under $2500 3. And, finally, if most photographers beat the hell out of their equipment like war photographers do in Bosnia. But they don't. Most professional photographers are doing studio work, corporate work, editorial work, and, generally, are able to take reasonably good care of their equipment. Sure, Leicas are tough. Yes, Leica bodies and lenses are definitely better built than Canon and Nikon equipment. But in the end, that isn't going to mean a damn thing. The reality is that digital is here. Film will coexist with it for a while. But the present is fast becoming the future, and without any doubt what so ever, the future is digital - except for a handful of hobbyists and maybe a few documentary shooters. B. D. Who Is Not Happy About This, But Can Tell When A Train Is About To Run Him Over - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Christopher Williams Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 12:20 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] 2 quick replies Don's got it right. One D1x--$4500 after rebate. One Leica M6TTL w/35 f/2 lens--about $3000. Hmmmm... camera with a lens and plenty of film still available. Expensive......let's talk about hand made cymbals now... Chris Williams New Orleans - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Dory" Subject: Re: [Leica] 2 quick replies > I find it screamingly funny that some on this list find Leicas expensive. > Try buying the good glass from the other manufacturers, then see how long it > lasts in hard use. I remember a photographer in Bosnia that Canon supported > for a while. He was on his third or fourth 80-200 2.8. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html