Thanks guys. I was planning on ordering the VG-10 (object possession
syndrome). ;)
Gary Russell wrote:
>
> Hi Dan:
>
> I hope going direct is OK. As you've heard, all of the writing and
> read-outs on cameras seems to be in English...which is good because my
> Japanese is the pits ;-)
>
> Anyway, I'm going to be getting either an A2, A2E or EOS 5 shortly too. I
> know they are not cutting edge technology any longer but very much a classic
> camera body. I've seen the best price on the EOS 5 at Focus Camera, about
> $5 (US) less than either B&H or Camera World (where I do most of my
> business). If you do get the EOS 5, be sure to seriously consider the
> VG-10, vertical grip, as it has a full set of controls for vertical shooting
> and makes the camera feel and handle better. Unfortunately, the VG-10 will
> not accept AA batteries like most other grips or battery packs will so
> you're stuck with using the more expensive 2CR5 batteries.
>
> I had both the EOS 5 and A2E in the past and I'm sorry I didn't hang on to
> one of them. They truly are excellent cameras. Having been first marketed
> in 1992, they have out lasted any other EOS body model for production
> longevity. My main body currently is the EOS 3 and I have an Elan II as a
> second or back up body, but I've been disappointed in the lack of good spot
> metering with the Elan II. The EOS 5 has tight spot metering so you'll get
> good exposure readings at exact places on your subject with that camera.
>
> Anyway good luck with your purchase, and remember to consider the VG-10 as a
> neat accessory at some point.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Gary Russell
> Olympia, Washington
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