Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]John, I talked to a Konica director of warranty services and he says they lose on every camera. If I remember correctly the figure was 20%. How long they can do that is the question. I understand keeping the name in the light but at what point do you give up. Sam - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of John Collier Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 12:11 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] Digital Rangefinder in F Mount by Nikon - Rumor Mongering Does anyone know if any of the companies have actually made any money on their digital offerings? I was under the impression that it is by and large a losing proposition right now. Product cycles are miniscule and R&D costs very high. This is fine for a company like Canon (what we sell cameras too?) but I have heard that Nikon is hurting and more than one other company has dropped out of the digital race. John Collier On Thursday, February 20, 2003, at 09:50 AM, Austin Franklin wrote: > Digital is changing so rapidly, that anyone could start at any time, > and be > "up to speed" very quickly. I believe that until sensors somewhat > stabilize > themselves, and come way down in cost, the market is completely open. - -- 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