Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/05/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 5/5/04 3:51 PM, "Adam Bridge" <abridge@dcn.org> wrote:
> I wandered into my local favorite camera store (Camera Arts in Sacramento) to
> buy some XTOL. They had a Digilux 2 in so I played with it (boy I DO hate that
> electronic viewfinder - shuddering) but liked the way it held although it was
> boxier than I thought.
>
> While I was forking over the bucks for the XTOL and some mounting tape, I
> asked
> the proprietor if he had gotten in any of the 4000's. He had been very eager
> to
> get them.
>
> "You haven't heard," he said.
>
> "Clearly not" I replied.
>
> "Epson is keeping distribution of the 4000 in their professional imaging
> retail
> outlets. We won't be getting any."
>
> There are no Epson professional imaging outlets in Sacramento. To buy one I'd
> have to go to the same place as I would for the 7600 or 9000.
>
> This stinks. I figure I could order one from B&H or maybe from one of the
> dealers here on this list, maybe. But to keep them out of the stores that
> handle
> high-quality cameras - it's amazing.
>
> Is there someone with some insight who can explain this?
>
> Thanks
>
> Adam Bridge
>
A new effete ad campaign from Epson:
EPSON!
YOU HAVE TO KNOW SOMEONE TO BUY ONE.
....
WE DON?T JUST TAKE ANYBODIES MONEY!!!
Mark Rabiner
Photography
Portland Oregon
New-improved
http://rabinergroup.com/