I thought it generally assumed (no rule) that a 'Classic' was 25 yrs+, as an example the MX would be a classic. Or am I thinking of 'Vintage'?
John ---------- Original Message ----------- From: "Malcolm Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 13:33:25 +0100 Subject: Use of the word 'classic'. > When I think of the word 'classic' in connection with cameras, I immediately > think of anything M42 or perhaps K2s & other early bayonette fitting > equipment. I was quite surprised in the 16.10.04 edition of Amateur > Photographer for an advert (pg5 for those interested) promoting > their own classified section to see a Canon D60 referred to as a > classic digital camera. They've only been out a few minutes in > camera years! Should I look forward to new classic in a box status, > when buying a digital SLR? It's taken film cameras years to be > classics, but at this rate, my *ist D will be one by, er, next year. > > Malcolm ------- End of Original Message -------
