It seems that the DSLR market will mature just as the film DSLR market matured, only more quickly. There will be a tier of entry and enthusiast level DSLR's by multiple manufacturers in the $200 - $800 US range. There will then be a "semi-pro" and "pro" level tier of FF DSLR's, costing anywhere from $1000 - $5000, depending on features and prestige level desired. Year after year manufacturers will introduce new models wiith slightly different feature sets to entice new first-time buyers and repeat customers. MP count can only go so far before more = no real gain in quality at image sizes the majority of users are interested in. There is not much room for innovation left in camera design. Some of us will keep using the same old DSLR for 10 years or more, or until it breaks, while others will upgrade frequently just because they can.
Tom C.
-----Original Message----- From: Alin Flaider [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 6:52 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Keppler's take on DSLR prices drop
This is the 2nd resend, I insist not because I share Mr. Keppler's view but he still seems to have industry connections and there may be more between the lines.
Among the interesting topics: DSLR price drop worries the industry, film survives through hobbyists, good, expensive glass is the surviving path for manufacturers, EVF DSLRs might be behind the corner, etc.
Toying with the Pricing Disaster: http://www.photoreporter.com/2005/02-07/features/the_way_it_is.html
Servus, Alin
