On 12/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: >>Fair comment. The ball is really in the manufacturer's court. I suppose I >>am being optimistic in assuming that ten to fifteen year old technology >>will be supported. The only saving grace may be that within the time >>frame, it's possible that a micro-industry could arise to fulfil the >>needs of repairing unsupported hardware, much as is available now. >> >>AFAIK, DSLRs are pretty simple really - the basic camera is not much >>different from an electronic film version. It's still a light-tight box >>with a moving-parts shutter assembly and plenty of supporting >>electronics. I believe the sensor assembly is removed on one unit? >> >>It may be that DSLR longevity will be decided by the manufacturer and its >>desire (or not) to let you carry on with what you have. > >I think your main worry with the D-60 is the proprietory-design battery. >If Canon stops making it there's no telling if a third party will step >in to take over. And if they do, what they'll charge (I didn't mean to >insert a pun there, but I see one has spontaneously arisen) to their >captive audience.
3rd party batteries are readily available now, at a great saving over OEM prices. I mean like 15 quid instead of 50. Can't vouch for the quality though.... Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _____________________________ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
