There were a lot of cameras and other things I could have sold to generate some quick cash. The istDS returned a greater percentage of the purchase price than the film cameras would have, and since more people are interested in digital than film, I figured it would sell faster - it sold in a few minutes after posting the 4sale message. The Leicas not only have some sentimental value, but they and the Pentax film bodies are physically easier for me to use right now - they are easier to hold and shoot. Because of the way I grip the istDS, it is harder for me to hold, and the control layout is more difficult to use easily. Selling the digi was a no-brainer.
I like it, and I miss it, but I also know that, in the long run, I'd miss the Leicas and earlier Pentaxes more, and, being older cameras, replacing them with similar models in good condition (many of my older cameras have been overhauled within the last couple of years - the M2 Leica has a brand new M4 rangefinder system) would be difficult. Shel "You meet the nicest people with a Pentax" > [Original Message] > From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <pentax-discuss@pdml.net> > Date: 12/11/2005 5:51:37 PM > Subject: Re: Who's Not Using Digital > > Probably a good move, Shel. I've been thinking about selling one of my > Ds now before a new camera is introduced. > Paul > On Dec 11, 2005, at 7:24 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > > Hi, > > > > No, I'm not giving up on digital. I needed some extra cash to pay for > > some > > unexpected medical expenses, and was unable to work for a month or so, > > so I > > chose to sell the digi rather than one of my film cameras. I think > > graywolf knew that, so there was no need to explain it further. IOW, > > working with film is still important to me, and while the digi is nice > > (and > > I miss it), the Leicas and some of the Pentaxes are nicer still. When > > I get > > my financial equilibrium back, I'll buy another DSLR ... I've been > > watching > > the prices on the istDS2 and am looking forward to seeing what Pentax > > has > > coming up for new offerings. > > > > Shel > > "You meet the nicest people with a Pentax" > > > > > >> [Original Message] > >> From: keith_w > > > >> Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > > >>> Not at all ... I was just curious, trying to get a sense of how many > >>> have/have not converted. And, FYI, I've sold my DSLR > >> > >> Ummmm, I seem to have missed something... > >> I thought you had just got _into_ digital! I mean, within the last > >> year? > >> And now you're leaving it? > >> I don't know why... > >> Perhaps you said, but I didn't read that/those posts! Sorry! > > > >
