You raised many points. I think my brain hurts though.
So let me get things straight:
1. As of now, you shoot film with the Contax, (and scan it).
2. You're pissed off because the P25 costs 30 zillion dollars, compared to an 8,000 dollar 1Ds2 that contains 6 less megapixels than the P25, and in your mind, the Canon is a lot more flexible, since it's in a fast focusing, fast shooting, low noise, versatile 35mm body, and the idea of spending so much on a Medium Format Digital Back makes you sick!
3. You believe professionals will run away from the prices of Medium Format backs and end up using Professional Canon bodies instead, and then Medium Format Digital Backs will go bye-bye.
"This is truly a shame. Think of all the wonderful cameras that are as good as dead. Really. Stop and think. All gone in another year or so."
I'm not so sure what you mean by that. Which cameras are you referring to? Call me stupid, but I'm confused. Also, I'm not so sure that all we'll be left with is Canon. Even if we were, quality control would remain the same as it is now - pretty darn good. Also, I believe things work better than they ever did. The technology we have is blowing everyone's minds - especially photographers, and it can only get better from here.
Are you a professional? What do you shoot? I'd seriously like to know. Or are you just a hobbyist who can't afford to spend money on a digital back, like MANY other people, including myself.
In conclusion, I think this is another case of, "What if I buy this digital product now and it sucks in 6 months? What's the point? Stupid digital..."
If this is how you feel, no worries. Film is great. Digital is the future, and the future is almost NOW. The P25 is an amazing tool. Canon makes a #### fine camera.
T-1000