Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/06/13

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Subject: Re: Nikon....was Re: [Leica] New Nikon Lens Mount Olympus 4/3 System D SLR
From: "Gary Williams" <nasmformyzombie@mindspring.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2003 23:59:02 -0400
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Subject: RE: Nikon....was Re: [Leica] New Nikon Lens Mount Olympus 4/3
System D SLR


> Gary - You seem to be missing the point that Nikon can compete for the
> pro market WITHOUT a new lens mount and WITHOUT a full-size sensor. What
> it must do is give pros, and for Nikon and Canon the "pro" market has
> largely been photo journalists, what that market needs. And what that
> market needs is fast burst speed - easier with a smaller file size -
> long battery life, fast storage and transfer.

Obviously Nikon does not agree with you. The point you're missing is Nikon
is driven by prestige and corporate ego to compete with Canon.  Nikon has
been on top of the heap for a long time.  Do you think Nikon will give up on
the high end pro digital market without a fight?

Gary



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