Somebody said 15 years. I consider that a long time by today's standards. But seriously folks. The APS sensor is always going to be cheaper. It will be the basis of the cameras that are in "high volume" price range between $300-700. Once there are lenses out there at the wide end (and the 14 is wide enough for most folks) the FF sensor will have to offer such a massive increase in performance that you'll feel the need to switch. With the lenses out there, however, the makers will feel a need to keep the format alive. Remember, they wanted this format with film but there wasn't any real advantage over 35 mm. And if you never go higher than 8x10, I doubt you'll think the investment is worth it. No art here, just business.
Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
