Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/04

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Subject: RE: [Leica] For anyone who still thinks that digital isn't really...
From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2002 11:54:21 -0400

I may be crazy, Stuart, but I think that for many people the quality of the
pro equipment has now reached the point where - equipment failures aside -
it won't be necessary to trade it in - (run it over with a truck) each time
a new model comes along....of course it will still be necessary for major
improvements, for instance when Nikon and Canon go to full frame chips. But
otherwise I'd guess that pros can get several years out of the latest
equipment. And don't forget that if one has the sense and self-discipline to
deposit the money one is saving in film and processing costs, one can easily
replace equipment every year or two and not feel it.....

B. D.

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
[mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Stuart
Phillips
Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2002 11:02 AM
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: RE: [Leica] For anyone who still thinks that digital isn't
really...


And I thought I was cynical!  I agree - digital is sure here to stay.
Having said that.  The prices are high and I'd love to see how a lot of
this gear is being paid for in billings.  The in-built obsolescence of
much of digital equipment is frightening however, and at least in my
field (IT training), it's a race as to whether you can get a return from
the equipment before it breaks, becomes outdated etc.

Stuart Phillips


- -----Original Message-----
From: B. D. Colen [mailto:bdcolen@earthlink.net]
Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2002 10:12 AM
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: [Leica] For anyone who still thinks that digital isn't
really...

...here yet...

As of this a.m., the Nikon D1x at about $4650, D1h at $3560,  D100 at
$1995,
and Canon D60 at $2195, are ALL out-of-stock at B&H - but no problem
finding
a Leica M7, M6 or R8. And, for that matter, I wonder if anyone noted the
fact that on this week's LUG sale day one of the dealers was already
offering M7 demos at below the price of a new M6? That sure doesn't bode
well this soon after the camera's much heralded release.

B. D.
Cynical Even On Sunday

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
[mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Aram
Langhans
Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2002 9:48 AM
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Re: [Leica] Essence of where we live - anybody else?


I've been giving it the old college try, too.  I should have a few rolls
shot by the end of the day.

Aram


> Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 14:44:45 -0400
> From: "Mitch Zeissler" <zeissler@directvinternet.com>
> Subject: [Leica] Essence of where we live  -  anybody else?
> Message-ID:
<DLEKLNGGBBCIABLMALOHOEJMCFAA.zeissler@directvinternet.com>
> References:
>
> All...
>
> I've been out shooting up a storm for this, anyone else able to report
some
> progress?
>
> Regards,
>
> /Mitch


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