The Voigtlaender Vitolux XM 7.0 Compact Camera
What’s with Engadget? Why do they bash German products like that? Voigtlaender introduces its Vitolux XM 7.0 digitale Kompaktkamera and immediately they pounce on it as if were some toy ground hog in a game arcade. Having fun, eh?
My guess is that Engadget does not yet have a production unit in their hands to review but there they go, they stomp on the poor little kamera like some brats. I say, let’s give it a chance in the hands of professional reviewers, kids, or review it yourselves before you pass judgment on a product which took some real investment of time, money and pride to make.
Voigtlaender is a well known photography brand in Germany; the venerable company has been at it since 1756. This modern digital camera, Vitolux XM 7.0 is a continuation of that proud tradition into the 21st century.
It may not be as well known as today’s Nikons or Canons or what-have-you, but the Voigtlaender has every right to take its place in the world market like everyone else. Its XM 7.0 is a decent offering with 7 megapixels, 3-inch LCD screen and video capabilities, so let it take its place in the market for compact digital cameras.
And what if its price is a bit high at €299 ($384)? In the U.S. that might appear to be overpriced, but maybe in Germany that’s competitive enough. Of course, it has to adjust its pricing when it lands on other shores.
So, boys and girls, let’s give it a chance, okay? Remember that there was a time when “Made in Germany� meant the product lasted forever, until the Japanese found out it was bad business so they made flimsy products that you could use for a while until Sony’s Akio Morita showed them the way up market; then it was Taiwan’s turn at the cycle and now we’re seeing China. But so much for the history lesson; it’s time we brought back good manners and right conduct.
The Voigtlaender Vitolux XM 7.0 is a decent camera.
[Via: engadget.com]
[Via: LetsGoDigital.com]
[Site: Voigtlaender.de]
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