Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim Brick wrote: Not yet. Take apart any digital camera and you'll see why. Lots of expensive parts, several circuit boards, flex cable, LCD's, tiny onboard switching power supplies, a gazillion switches, etc. Until just recently, the profit was negative. Digital cameras were simply a way to hold a manufacturers place in the digital market. The current profit margin for the manufacturer is minuscule. - ------------------------------------------- I think this is an egregiously irresponsible suggestion. A friend of mine was showing off his new Canon G2 digicam. I was trying to make head or tail of the manual, but noticed on page 5 that it clearly said: "Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk." Taking the thing apart sounds foolhardy at best and near lethal at worst. What could possibly be gained by trying to open up one of these cameras? Rick Molen __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience http://launch.yahoo.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html