[Leica] Re:M7 sale now digital

[leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Christopher Williams)]

I can agree with that. My weddings are now 80% digital with still some B&W
with M6's. You'd be surprised how many folks still do not know how good
digital is with pro cameras. I still get clients who want film and not
digital. Sure film's dropping off, but I'll keep my M6's for my personal
use. I never have taken my digi SLRs on vacation with me.

PDN did a survey with film vs digital and profits. Evened out to about the
same after you consider you pay allot more for film, but you then pay allot
more to keep up with digital.

Chris



----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Filippone"

> You can always find an exception to every rule..... But if the Gary or
Chris
> were to say what % of their business was film, ..... I bet it is not much.
> And if that statement is correct, then the idea of making a profit (
called
> something to support the household, not a supplement to household income
or
> as a amateur selling prints) is very true:  Digital or starve.
>
> yes, there will always be an analog client, but can you support your
> business on them?  Unlikely now, and getting stronger in that direction.
> Ted, the Leica lover, just admitted that in HIS business, it has been
> digital for the past year, almost exclusively.  Who can claim the same (
and
> makes his living doing photography) with analog?  Few if any.
>
> Frank Filippone