Hi Marnie, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > This is sad. Must mean Nikon is "on the ropes."
Why would you assume that? Do you mean you believe that they might be in dire financial straights? Or am I just totally insensitive to the photography market? Nikon is simply but loudly saying "We're devoting all of the company's future design and production efforts toward digital imaging, as of right now." I do NOT consider that an indication that they are "on the ropes." It seems Nikon truly believes the digital market is now or will very soon totally eclipse the majority of film needs and uses, for all intents and purposes. They must also believe that commercial uses for film-based images is plummeting and digital imaging is not only "good enough," but is absolutely taking over from film. And they intend to b e there, right up with the front runners, with 100% dedication toward digital imaging. No dedication to film will dilute their efforts. Nikon has been heavily immersed in and committed to the business of providing cameras and equipment for professional photographers for scores of years, and I'm certain that if anyone at all has their finger on the pulse of professional photography, it is Nikon. That they are saying, "We believe this is the way professional photography is heading," is obvious. They're so convinced of it, they're moving _all_ their eggs over to the digital basket. A very brave move. . . These are indeed interesting times!! > And, boy, is it happening much faster than I thought it would. Me too! And, to have a major player like Nikon make this sea-change move now is glaringly significant. > Marnie aka Doe Much faster, even though I thought it might happen fast. keith whaley
