Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/04/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]HaHa! I knew it, he's trying to sell me a D70! :) Even used mint working D100's go for $800. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Yao" Subject: Re: [Leica] Re:leica digital back; now marketing will save Leica? > Thank you for your answer. I still think $400 is a lot to spend on a well > used digital camera that can be bought new for $1,100. > > I am sure you can sell your D100 for $500-600 and get a new one for the cost > of an overhaul? > > Digital cameras will not last forever, unlike a Leica M3. Anything that is > not long lasting is regarded as 'disposable' by me. 1999 wasn't that long > ago. > > As a distributor of a well known Japanese consumer electronics manufacturer, > I am a bit cynical when it comes to electronic products. > > I have a mountain-load of Nikon D70 that I cannot give them away for US$749. > I cannot dispose of these disposable cameras! > > Joseph