Re: [photo-3d] The Digital Future (was No more Kodachrome)

["Dr. George A. Themelis" <drt-3d@xxxxxxx>]

> Contrary to inflationary trends, electronic devices seem to defy the laws of
> economics and decrease in price.  

And so does the Realist 3.5! :)

> In 1946, an 8 inch black and white
> television set cost over $1,200 in 1946 dollars (over $6,000 in real solid
> mahogany or teakwood cabinet with AM-FM1-FM-2 radio and 78 r.p.m. record
> changer built in) and had to be purchased at a very upscale furniture store.
> Today you can buy a 19" color set at the local grocery or pharmacy for $78.

The Stereo Realist was $160 in 1947.  This is about $800 in today's
dollars?  Today you can buy one in ebay for $100. :)  I predict that
prices will drop further in the future with digital taking over film.

George





 

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