Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 8/17/03 7:02:13 PM, eric@jphotog.com writes: << Maybe it's a matter of perspective. Many reviewers refer to cameras like the Digilux 1 or Canon G3 as "prosumer" cameras. So the meaning of the words pro and consumer almost lose meaning. Leave it up to marketing to muddy the language beyond recognition. >> Methinks a prosumer camera has a real definition. It's a non-interchangeable lens camera that is compact, less rugged, and is light and affordable by most people who know something about photography, yet can produce quality almost as good as its expensive full-function professional counterpart. A prosumer camera isn't intended for daily professional use. Anyway, that's my humble opinion. According to those standards, a Digilux, LC5, Olympus 5050, Canon G5, Nikon 5400, and a number of Sonys are prosumer. I don't think Kodak makes a true prosumer camera. Kodak makes a professional digital and the rest are P&S. As far as I know, Leica doesn't build a professional digital camera yet. But I may be wrong. br br - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html