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Re: [Digital BW] Re: OT Canon 10D

2003-02-25 by derek_c@cix.co.uk

The SD9 isn't a 9 megapixel camera, just a 3 megapixel true colour camera.

The 10D is an incremental upgrade for the D60, not a higher-resolution 
replacement. I don't think anyone happy with their D60 will buy it.

The Kodak 14n still hasn't got any real samples out, which is a bit of a 
worry.


In article <3E5B9ED2.C7F1FF57@...>, jerryolson@... (Jerry Olson) 
wrote:

> Diane, I still want the 12 megapixels, (11 is ok). Chip prices are
> falling fast, and the new foveon chip will cause them
> to fall faster. The current Sigma Foveon camera is (3) but effectively 9
> megapixels, and is noticeably sharper than the D60. But the Sigma camera
> isn't for me. a 4.2 megapixel Canon camera for 4000 dollars is nuts. I'd
> never pay that much for 4 megapixels no matter how good the camera
> itself was. I need the resolution, NOT the top of the line camera. I
> have plenty of memory and speed to take care of the larger files. I
>  would NEVER spend 4000 dollars for a digital camera, so I'll wait until
> I get what I want for $2500 or less. If it doesn't happen, I'll simply
> live with my D60.
> 
> > The 1D is still only a 4MP camera and is being snapped
> > up by many as it has dropped below the $4000 point.
> 
> If you can live with 4 megapixel resolution. It still is far from a
> bargain. The new Nikon/Kodak is 14 megapixels 
> for $4000. Canon better get on board, or people are going to be
> switching to the Kodak.
> 
> Jerry
>

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