Jeff Ascough under NDA for new Rangefinder

I think the Ascough blog post is a prime example for viral marketing.

Irrespective of its actual substance, the reaction to the report has a value of itself: Someone tested the waters and can draw his conclusions - at zero expenditure. That's what I call efficient.
 
I wonder if this clown had any idea his prank would enflame this forum to the extent that it did?

Funny and not funny for me I'm afraid!
 
I don't feel offended and I don't agree about the man's alleged bad taste. I enjoyed speculating, and it just was too good to be true. So - no, I don't feel deceived.

But there's a grain of salt to the story: It made a hell of a lot of people react - and that might send a message to camera makers that always are on the lookout for market niches that haven't yet been occupied.
 
gimme my r-d2! :bang:

on the serious side, Jeff managed to show at least the size of this niche market (whatever that might be).

In a way it is somehow a way better indication than the polls we have on this topics on RFF. Now if those camera companies would just get a clue 🙂

I for one shoot mainly film, and use my M9 as secondary camera.... as crazy as it may sound, i would prefer having Leica MP + an R-D2 rather than my current Ikon + M9.
Digital is just digital in the end, M9 is indeed the perfect camera for me, but even the R-D1 was an excellent camera, if only it has a wee bit more pixels.

I'd take any full frame digital RF cheaper than M9, and use the rest of the cash for a leica MP any day.
 
Arjay said:
I don't feel offended and I don't agree about the man's alleged bad taste. I enjoyed speculating, and it just was too good to be true. So - no, I don't feel deceived.

But there's a grain of salt to the story: It made a hell of a lot of people react - and that might send a message to camera makers that always are on the lookout for market niches that haven't yet been occupied.
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and that message is what? … “gosh this lot are gullible”
 
The most funny part of this joke is how offended people can get. There is no need for a message, it is just supposed to be funny.
 
hehehe.. note how he's turned off comments on the "April Fool's Day" announcement?

He knows he's upset folks me thinks (and by "upset" I mean, he may understand the implications of starting such a rumour if you're an ambassador for a major camera maker). 🙂

Cheers,
Dave
 
"on the serious side, Jeff managed to show at least the size of this niche market (whatever that might be)."

What? 25 guys on RFF with no life other than posting in this thread? That's a pretty small niche! 😉
 
Sparrow said:
and that message is what? … “gosh this lot are gullible”
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You're as gullible as you want to be. Aside from wanting to believe a story like this, you are showing clear interest, and maybe even express a need.

That's highly interesting for marketing departments.

So, swallow your pride, this one wasn't about you.

Pickett Wilson said:
"on the serious side, Jeff managed to show at least the size of this niche market (whatever that might be)."

What? 25 guys on RFF with no life other than posting in this thread? That's a pretty small niche! 😉
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Hm - consult Google. I think this blog ruffled some feathers, not just on RFF.
 
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