Re: PHOTO-3D digest 1978

[P3D Ronald J Beck <rbeck@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

photo-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx said:
>  "What happens if they discontinue the product and stop processing 
> the film?"  I think this problem is inherent with any product that 
> requires on-going service, and is a kind of self-defeating mechanism. 
>  The music/film industries could have introduced several enhancements 
> to the CD format by now (it's been about 15 years, after all), but 
> they're being very cautious not to cause techno-phobia, in which 
> consumers will stay away for fear of obsolescence.

Fear of obsolescence?  If there were a fear of obsolescence in the 
marketplace we wouldn't have music CDs, we'd still be listening to vinyl.  
Using this type of logic would have kept me from ever buying a computer.

And, while it's true that some may be concerned with lack of processing 
for lenticular prints, that didn't stop people from using the Realist.  
And, there are still places you can send your Realist film to have it 
developed and mounted.

Besides, CD manufacturers are starting to come out with CD-i disks that 
you can play on your  PC.  So you can have your M-TV right on your PC.

Ron


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