On 11/7/05, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: >The problem seems to be that licensing does not occur, reverse >engineering does. And Canon changes the engineering unpredictably, >causing heretofore working lens series to become unfunctional. If that's >the scenario, who is providing the poor customer service?
So the onus is on Canon (or any other manufacturer for that matter) to not change the engineering unpredictably? <scenario> Managing Director: Konichiwa, Yokohama-san. And what do you have for me today? Mr. Y: Yes sir, I have struggled long and hard, but I have come up with a new method of auto-focus for our cameras. I present to you a prototype digital SLR with laser distancing technology. This will allow even faster focussing of the lens when used on a body equipped with it. MD: Ahh, but will it work with all our existing lens line-up? Mr Y: Yes sir, every lens we have ever produced since 1985. MD: Impressive, Yokohama-san. And how much will it cost me? Mr Y: Only 35 billion Yen. MD: Amazing! And how soon can we incorporate it into the line-up? Mr Y: We should have 2 new models ready for rollout within 6 months. MD: Brilliant! We will steal a march on our competitors and once again the Land of the Rising Son will stand victorious! Mr. Y: Er, there is one small problem. MD: And what is that Yokohama-san? Mr Y: Well, unfortunately the new system will not work with any Sigma lens currently produced, unless they re-engineer the electronic interface on the mount. MD: AARGH! This is a terrible misfortune! But can't we go ahead anyway, seeing as Sigma don't pay us any money for licensing the mount to them? Mr Y: We have thought of doing this, but it is not a very nice thing to do, and the honour of the company is at stake. MD: Of course! I am embarrassed to have asked. I have brought dis-honour and shame to the company. I cannot live with the guilt. [removes sword from sheath and commits hari-kari]. Mr Y [covered in blood]. Such a pity, he was such a nice man.... </scenario> hmmmmmmm.......... NOT! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| http://www.cottysnaps.com _____________________________
