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From: "Michael Quack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 11:36 AM
Subject: Re: FD vs EOS
> > Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 08:21:47 -0800
> > From: "Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Subject: FD vs EOS
> >
> > FD v. EOS EF Lenses, Who cares!!!
> > This is an EOS list not a email service to
> > justify why you like older lenses.
>
> Half right. We all know that Canon does listen to his
> users more than any other manufacturer.
> And it would be stupid to ignore the fact that many
> consumer grade lenses show comparably low mechanical
> precision and durability. This is not only true for
> Canon lenses but for all manufacturers cheap end of
> lenses.
>
The implication is that our conversations somehow influence their design and
manufacturing decisions. Likely not to any significant degree.
>
> I for myself want metal mounts, I want a good manual
> focussing ring, and I want a useable distance scale.
> And I don't want that as a luxury extra, I want that
> as natural norm.
You're in the minority, I'll bet. Canon sells a lot more Rebels than 1v's,
and most consumers want more automation and smaller, lighter, cheaper
products. Not just lenses, look at cars, TV sets, stereos or any other
things that have shrunk in size and weight because of new manufacturing
techniques and materials. You and I want metal mounts, distance scales, more
exacting build quality, and Canon does recognize that and is happily to
oblige, for a price. But it would be silly to think all those Rebel users
want that or are willing to pay for it. (Not that there is anything wrong
with a Rebel, BTW)
>
> I do use EF lenses exclusively, but I know that Canon
> can do most lenses in a better mechanical standard.
> And I want that.
Great. Better=Costs More
TomP.
>
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> Michael Quack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> http://www.photoquack.de
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