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To: Craig Freeman who wrote (8086)	11/11/1999 11:26:00 PM
From: DavesM	Respond to of 60323

re:Why Nikon, Canon and Minolta haven't introduced digital backs. 1. I think all three offer Digital SLR Cameras that take their (autofocus) regular lenses. These cameras are pro cameras and are very expensive. Why make a cheap back when a pro (or his paper) will spring for a very expensive camera. 2. The cost of developing and producing a digital back for their existing cameras may be too expensive. A consumer would probably be better off buying a new Nikon D1 ($5000). Remember, the backs of all these cameras are not universal which means a digital back has to be designed for each body (Nikon FM, F100, F3, 6006, 70, 90, F4, F5...you get the idea). I have heard of someone trying to make a "digital back" that was the size of a roll of 35 mm film, that would slip into the film compartment of the camera making it (hopefully) universal.