Things used to last, to be a sense of joy and pride for many years as our possessions became "classics". Digital equipment has changed all the rules. Once upon a time, we might have said, "This is 70's era equipment!" or "Those Speed Graphics were used by the great photo journalists of the '40's." Now we will refer to our shiny new digital equipment (computers, cameras, etc.) as "circa 10:30 am! The luster, the sense of pride and awe will fade before dinner is over.
Regards, Bob... --------------------------- "No man's life, liberty or property is safe while the legislature is in session." -- Mark Twain From: "John Whittingham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I thought it generally assumed (no rule) that a 'Classic' was 25 yrs+, as an > example the MX would be a classic. Or am I thinking of 'Vintage'? > > From: "Malcolm Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > When I think of the word 'classic' in connection with cameras, I immediately > > think of anything M42 or perhaps K2s & other early bayonette fitting > > equipment. I was quite surprised in the 16.10.04 edition of Amateur > > Photographer for an advert (pg5 for those interested) promoting > > their own classified section to see a Canon D60 referred to as a > > classic digital camera. They've only been out a few minutes in > > camera years! Should I look forward to new classic in a box status, > > when buying a digital SLR? It's taken film cameras years to be > > classics, but at this rate, my *ist D will be one by, er, next year.
