Re: Nikon and Minolta

**"Christopher P. Lindsey" t*@spamfodder.com**

> The current thread on digital SLRs reminds me to mention that Minolta 
> is pulling out of manufacturing cameras of all  kinds. Nikon is 
> pulling out of manufacturing almost all its traditional film cameras 
> and lenses, leaving just two models.
> 
> So it will be eBay for Nikon kit - for those of us still wedded to 
> the traditional approach.

I feel kind of bad -- my old tried and true (perfectly functioning) N90s
has become a paperweight.  :)

I've been very happy with my Nikon equipment.  All of my old stuff works
with the new D70, although there are better attachments available now with
extra features.

I think one of the biggest issues in choosing an SLR is the price.  I mean,
if I could afford it I'd go ahead and buy the new 39 megapixel Hasselblad.
:)  

   http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/2500

For general photography the D70 has done well for me.  If I was buying a 
new camera now I'd probably hold out for the new D200:

   http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d200.htm

Chris

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