Idea for a Basic Enthusiast's Camera

With that type of thinking, we wouldn't have SLRs, rangefinders, or smartphones. SOMEONE has to innovate and take risks. Traditionally, the Japanese are weak at this, so all the assumptions about mass production as we know it don't necessarily apply.

Ever hear of Kickstarter? It has launched some major businesses.

Im not saying I'm going to do it. I don't want it THAT badly. But Mark my words, someone will do it, and make fools of all the naysayers in this thread. Maybe Fuji. The X70 @ $800 is a step in the right direction. Even if it has too many features.