Kodak Sues Sony In Digital Dispute

[Mntsnow]

Eastman Kodak Co., the No. 1 maker of photographic film, said Tuesday it has filed suit against Japan's Sony Corp. alleging that the consumer electronics company infringed 10 of Kodak's patents related to digital photography.

In a suit filed in a New York Federal Court, Rochester, New York-based Kodak alleged that Sony's products use technology invented by Kodak, including an "electronic camera utilizing image compression and digital storage." Read more (http://money.cnn.com/2004/03/09/news/international/kodak_sony.reut/index.htm)

[davidw]

Come on, Sony... play nice or we'll put you in the corner.

[ThRoNkA]

Ok Kodak sucks and so does Sony on their digitals. Canon and Nikon lead the way. I should know.. I work at Garland Camera and Repair Shop :)

[davidw]

Kodak may or may not "suck", but the fact remains...

If you infringe on someone else's patent... be prepared to face litigation.

Btw, What can you get a Canon Digital Rebel for?

Also, I've got a Canon EOS Rebel XS. Any thoughts on how much its worth?