> Larry, you wonder why more megapixels? I appreciate your analysis of > pixel size, diffraction issues, etc. (really, I do), but I think you > missed the key underlying element: it is all a conspiracy between the > camera vendors and manufacturers of hard drive storage units. > > You also say "...I also can't understand why suburban housewives in > Coastal California where it never snows, need a 5,000 pound four wheel > drive SUV, that seats eight, has a 6 liter motor that puts out 300 > hp." This is an example of great forethought and a demonstration of the > purchasing acumen of American consumers; after all, someday during the > 3-5 year lifespan of the vehicle they may have a bunch of kids and may > want to drive to Lake Tahoe for a ski weekend and they may need the > 4WD. Buying for that possibility means that they avoid regret later. > And they avoid the expense of a weekend rental vehicle. And besides, it > looks cool. > > stan
That's why I have a Lear jet parked in front of my house, but cycle to work. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
