Re: [Leica] Is the Leica an endangered species?

[Steven Alexander <alexpix@worldnet.att.net>]

In the mid 1970's motion picture cameramen thought that they and their
FILM cameras would be around forever.  In the '80's most industrial and
all daily news film position became electronic technicians.  The
theaterical industry is still film driven but almost all other forms of
motion capture are now electronic.

As a business photography will seek the largest profit and if that is
using electronic capture it will go that way.  Today a good deal of
daily news is being recorded by electronic media not film and as
equipment cost fall, not quality improve, more newspapers and small
publication will use less film.

As a hobby, in many high end productions and as an art form film will be
around until the manufacturers decide it is no longer cost effective to
produce small amounts.

Leica's will not be just collectors peices in the next 20-30 years but
remember your aren't  going out today and buy 126 film in the flavor of
your choice or any made today.

Increase your shooting and help keep film alive.

happy snaps,
Steven