It seems to me that these two manufacturers are walking twin paths at the
moment. They both continue to introduce new models into the traditional
photo market *and* have formed partnerships with Kodak to form the high-end
of the blossoming digital market. This partnership offers several models
combining the camera makers' flagship body married to Kodak's imaging
technology and software. All parties benefit. Kodak knows it can't compete
in the 35mm camera market but has some great technology. Nikon and Canon
want to extend the life of their extensive systems with continuing lens and
attachment sales. Who knows how long it will last, but for now the dance
benefits them all. Now if Oly could just find a dancing partner........
John P
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there is no "never" - just long periods of "not yet".
there is no "always" - just long periods of "so far"
Warren Kato <WKato@xxxxxxx> remarked:
>On the other hand, put yourself in Nikon and Canon's shoes. They have a
huge
>investment in design and manufacturing. SLR sales are going down. Digital
is
>breathing down their neck. What corporate direction would you pick for
them?
>To continue R&D and develop more bodies and lens in the face of a declining
>and shrinking market may be an unwise track to take.
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