--- Lars Michael <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >I think it's a marketing thing, not a technology > thing. > > It is purely as marketing thing.
.02: I think that is very agreeable to. Think of it, if Canon has a 5-7MP 17-24mm range Sub $500 compact with built in IS and so on, who would buy any of their 17-40Ls or 16-35s ? Think about it, these compacts are NOT meant for the pros or serious photographers who already know how to use serious gear (although Digi Compacts may be used by them). They are intended for either a) those who are upgrading their past 3-5MP Digi P&S (and thus looking for more features such as IS) or b) those who are new to this world and are overawed by the superiority of one Digi Compact over another. If you really want a wide end with digital, go get a 16-35 or a 17-40 or a 24 or something like that and buy a 1Ds or something like that - not very compact but it will give you all you (and Canon) need :-) - Harman __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
