Politically correct has nothing to do with it, IMO.
For me, reasons not to go to current, full-frame cameras.
1. Body Cost, $4-8,000, with two options, Kodak N/C mounts, Canon 1Ds
2. Cost of a new system, as you can't exist without AF for most moving subjects
3. Weight,
3. Overpaying for current, SOTA technology
The E-1, with it's ability to go to 30x40 is fine for me. Unless YOU need MF
or LF for some reason, 99% of paying customers and family don't care one-iota
about MF or LF. Unless it's hanging at 30x40 in a gallery, nobody is going to
get 3" from your print and say: "Hey, look at the detail of that grass blade.
I'm having this guy do my next job." Sorry to sound so cynical, but it's true;
most people just want results. I have a frined who has been very successful
selling 16x20's from a 3MP camera....sad, but true.
Skip
----- Original Message ---------------
Subject: [OM] Dying Film and Q. for E-1 Owners
From: "Alienspecimen" <alienspecimen@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 23:33:11 -0400 (EDT)
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>I know it is politically correct on this list to desire an E1 which is a
>wonderful camera for what it is, but IMHO you would be happier with a full
>frame camera from one of the competitors. Their quality is almost as good as
>the LF (I can hear the usual suspects calling me a MF after this
>statement...:), yes, LARGE FORMAT. You can still use your favorite OM lenses
>and
>also benefit from systems much more extensive than the current E1 and I
>guarrantee you E2 also.
>I would also add to the "bitches about film" list of Moose, Wayne and George
>to name a few, the never ending quest for keeping the dust away...
>Boris
>
>Reason has always existed, but not always in a reasonable form.
>
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