> > > Apparently I said something that came off as inflammatory, which was NOT > > my intention. The value from MTBF came from the a posting several months > > ago in the Nikon D70 Group on yahoo groups. That is my sole and only > > source of that data. I did not and do not wish to get into an argument > > over this -- at all. > > > > Please accept my apologies for what I said and thank you for your > > concern. > > > > Tim > > No need for excuses Tim! I didn't take your reply in a bad sense. Don't > mind. I was just impressed about the number of images you take in short > frequencies. I follow discussions and critics about these digital SLR > cameras some time as being interested in buying one myself. So in the > long run it would be nice to know your experiences about any sensor > closure mechanism damage in the region of 30.000 to 50.000 pictures > taken. > As this is pretty much off-topic for the list, I end this up here from > my side. We may continue the conversion privately :) I just answer to > your worries Tim in public to not let others think I may be rude. > > Kind regards > > Alexander [Tim Holmes wrote] Alexander: I would love to continue off list with you -- please contact me at the address below tholmes@<NOSPAM>mcaschool.net remove the <NOSPAM> tag for a valid address TIM