Support is non-existent for digital cameras. A colleague of mine had a
Coolpix 990 and after a year and a half needed a repair. Cost too much so
be bought another camera. Nobody could fix it, unlike a film camera. I am
not so sure the GENERAL public is going to fall into this trap.
My prediction is that the HARD CORE minority of photographers (like those on
this list) will upgrade from time-to-time. The general user though, will
use digital cameras mainly for email and still use film for photo albums.
Not until everyone can afford and figure out a GOOD digital printer. There
are many digital cameras on my street, but I am the only one that can print
well (I do not charge though, except for materials). This is the GENERAL
user, and this is why the digcam companies cannot make money on the P&Ss.
Digital cameras will not come completely mainstream until the GENERAL user
can EASILY get long-lasting prints (not everyone knows the difference
between Epson Matte paper and Premium Luster photo paper). For the average
joe (or joelene) nothing is easier that dropping off film, it is just not as
quick.
It will be those who buy into the DSLRs and the lenses needed that will be
the money makers for the companies.
-Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Lau [mailto:dlau@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: October 28, 2002 11:22 AM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [OM] Following discussion of discontinuing of the OM series
On Mon, 28 Oct 2002 09:42, "C.H.Ling" <chling@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>dolphans1@xxxxxxx wrote:
>> Why should I invest into possibly going over to Olympus digital, when
Olympus
>> Corp is willing to abandon their OM series.
>Yes, you shouldn't invest on Olympus digital if you need a company
>that support their camera system forever.
But I think the two are completely different. Film cameras
have remained basically unchanged for decades. There is very
little improvement that can be added to it. On the other hand,
digital photography, like all things electronic, is changing
every day. The camera you buy today is obsolete tomorrow. So
why would ANY company support the same digital camera system
forever? Does not make business sense. Not for Olympus, not
for Kodak, C*n*n, ...
-Dan
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