To me "classic" has always implied the presence of
either a significant or enduring innovation or the
initial component introduction.
A word blasphemed as a selling tool.
--- Bob Blakely <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 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.
>
>
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