On 12/15/06 10:55 AM, "Cory Papenfuss", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Do you really think that 90% of DSLR buyers >> will never buy another lens? That's crazy! >> One of the main reasons for using SLRS/DSLRS >> is to be able to change lenses as needed. >> In fact the digital point and shoots are now >> getting so good, some going to bigger sensors, >> that it wouldnt make sense to even go with a >> DSLR for those 90% people... >> jco >> > Yes. I think that a large fraction of people who buy DSLRs never > buy another lens. I pulled the percentage out of the air, but I'll bet > it's closer to 90% than it is to 10%. Remember... many people buy a DSLR > because they've been told it's the best they can buy. They happily put it > on "Smiley" mode and point-n-shoot. Just because it doesn't make sense > doesn't mean people don't do it. I would disregard "90%" and "never" parts, but believe the statement is generally true. In fact, if you look at sales ranking, the majority of DSLR buyers now are buying Rebel XT and those real entry level kit cameras. I am sure some of them will grow out of entry level and upgrade. I often wonder that this is actually hyped up by camera makers who can no longer make money by P&S digicam, and artificially promoting much more profitable DSLR/lens purchase, and innocent entry level buyers are biting into it. As John said, some of today's P&S are very good and covering most of popular FL, but a logic is often disregarded in marketing frenzy ;-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
