Re: Camera check

[Terry <terry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

But how long would it be before some one caught on to the added excess 
noise, the word got out, the camera company is gone, then how will we get 
them checked every two years ;-)
Terry L. Mair
Mair's Photography
158 South 580 East
Midway, Utah 84049
435-654-3607
www.mairsphotography.com
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Subject: Re: Camera check


> >Not everyone runs out and buys a new
> > camera everytime a new model comes out.
>
> > And not all digital cameras die in a few years.
>
> Russ
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> In the days of heavily encrypted proprietry embedded firmware - wouldn't
> it be a laugh if some unscrupulous manufacturer actually programmed in 
> obsolescence.
> Say a routine that progressively added excess noise based on the time 
> since
> it's last "service" :o)
>
> Would be great for business: 100 dollars for a service and instant 
> improvement
> ... visibly pictures better overnight.  Customer happy - shareholders 
> happy.
> After all, they must have some way of generating revenue when the public
> finally tire of continually upgrading (or should I say when we reach a 
> "plateau
> in technological advance".
>
> Licensig is possibly the way to go - instead of selling you software you
> rent it.  Makes a lot of sense with the trend towards encrypted file 
> formats
> ... Mmmmm ...
>
> Q
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