Art, I hope you're not wearing those rose colored glasses when you drive. <g>
Seriously, here is an example ... me:
I am a tech guy. I owned a DVD played three years ago. I put together a VERY expensive home theatre system. Both my wife and I have owned PDAs for over a year. I replace my computer AND laptop about every two years. Yet we don't own digital cameras.
It is in the middle of my list of things to get, since we vacation often, have big families, go to a lot of parties, and go through film like it's toilet paper.
I shopped for cameras last year - when I was still living in San Francisco. I was ready to buy, after I got a few questions answered. The market tanked, and I lost a LOT of money. I decided to put off a $1,500 camera purchase (camera, digi storage, hi-quality printer, paper). Until I see my portfolio get a little fatter, I will delay the purchase. And we are techy yuppies.
Now that's just me, but many of my friends are in the same boat, and have made the same decision.
Believe me, if the economy (including the NAZ) doesn't improve, camera sales will 'slow'.
Just my VHO, based on my own personal experience.
Best,
Dave |
