Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/08/26

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Subject: [Leica] M8.. Kurland
From: imagist3 at mac.com (Lottermoser George)
Date: Tue Aug 26 14:06:23 2008
References: <002401c90722$4a6e12a0$df4a37e0$@net> <00f301c90722$c0537ff0$40fa7fd0$@net> <002501c90723$9414a300$bc3de900$@net> <200808261123.AVH79978@rg4.comporium.net> <008d01c9077f$23c19520$6b44bf60$@net>

I don't follow Nikon closely enough to know the camera you're  
referring to.

However, if one looks at the current used prices
for the high end digital cameras,
including medium format backs,
they're all holding their own pretty well.

The consumer stuff and prosumer stuff drops a lot faster than the  
more desirable professional bodies and backs.

The exceptions are the first and second generation, low pixel count,  
pro cameras and pro backs - you can get them for postage. If the  
Nikon D1 falls into that category - it's understandable. A pro must  
compete in the pixel count to satisfy publishers and clients (even  
though those low pixel cameras delivered the best available at the  
time).

Reality: In the pro cameras and backs above 10 megapixel the  
technology has matured to a point where image quality delivered is  
sufficiently high that a pro can deliver fine image files as long as  
the mechanics and electronics hold up. You can choose any combination  
of assets from: burst rate; high ISO; fine micro detail; dynamic  
range; 10 to 60 megapixel; $1,200 to $42,000.

It will require a significant technological or manufacturing  
"breakthrough" to force used prices for high quality backs and  
cameras to ridiculously low levels. Another exception may be pro gear  
that has 100,000 + actuations.

could be wrong about all this - but so far that's the way it looks  
from here

Fond regards,
George

george@imagist.com
http://www.imagist.com
http://www.imagist.com/blog
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On Aug 26, 2008, at 8:24 AM, Frank Filippone wrote:

>
> If you dislike that comparison... Nikon D1.... sold new for $5K.  I  
> bought a
> used one for $250, last year.
>
> Worthless?  No.  Valueless?  Almost.


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