From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > So, why do people feel they have to justify digital. > Regardless of anyone's feelings about it, it's just a > camera, a tool for a job, for the hobbyist or family snap > shooter something that gives one pleasure, maybe makes > getting final prints easier or faster. I don't get the need > for justifying the value.
Well, film is a constant expense regardless of which film camera you purchase. With digital, the slrs cost substantially more than their film twin. For example, *ist is ~$300, *istD is ~$1300. Nikon D100 is $1500, N80 is ~$400. Camera companies are requiring people to spend alot more up front. The difference used to be even bigger. Remember when all D-SLRs cost $5000? So naturally, people ask themselves if it's worth it. "Well, let's the do the math." It's nice rationalization/marketing tool to get people to lay out more cash. "This camera will make greater economic sense in the long run, spend the money now, save later...." Plus, it's nice way to convince the wife without having to come up with a sales pitch that would make Donald Trump pee in his pants. I think when 6mp+ D-SLRs get into $600-700 range, there will be alot less of that kinda talk. Mark
