Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/09/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 9/20/03 1:19:05 PM, garcia@chesco.com writes: << As volumes drop for film, get ready for the disappearance of all but a few types of film, a dramatic increase in prices, and much slower turn-around times for developing and printing/mounting. I believe that we will be able to enjoy our Leicas in 2020, but the 36 exposure roll of C-41 film will sell for the equivalent of $15-25 in 2003 dollars. >> For that to happen, AF P&S digitals will have to drop to $100. Meanwhile film is constantly improving and film cameras will incorporate digital LCD previewers. B&W and the advantage of negatives will still favor film. Film is also valuable for verification in a number of fields. Also take into consideration all those folks who can't come to terms with computers, much less digitals. And there are millions of film cameras out there that folks will continue to use. As film cameras become lighter and faster, consumers will have second thoughts about digital. This scenario is just as valid as its opposite. br - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html