At 11:12 PM 6/9/01, you wrote:
> >> Charles Cabaniss wrote:
> >> ... I've recently developed and interest in the 630 and have
> >> been tracking them on eBay. ...
> >> Does this camera have inherent weak points (ie command dial
> >> on the A2), or common age-related problems?
>
> > "Nick Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > ... I've heard a lot of complaints (mostly from the nit-pickers)
> > about the slow auto focus ... but I have no complaints.
>
>Hi Charles,
>
>Welcome to the List. The EOS 630 is a great camera, iff...
>a) the LCD displays have not outlived their 5 year lifespan
>b) the EL backlight is not shorting out and kills batteries
>c) you can locate a GR-20 grip so you can use remote shutter release
>d) you want to shake Image Stabilizer Lenses to bits
>e) you do not want to use a off-camera shoe cord for auto flash
>f) the shutter has not gummed up by melting rubber/foam
>g) you can remember the numeric program codes
>h) a popup flash is not useful to you
>i) you do not need a built-in lamp for autofocus assist in low light
>j) your subjects have lots of vertical detail for the AF sensors
>k) the palm door covering the custom buttons is still intact
>
>So, other than a few minor points, the EOS 630 has no inherent weak
>points and is very reliable.
Here's my take on Julian's apparent dislike for the 630:
a) Never had a problem with either my 630 or RT - 5 year lifespan must be 5
dog years.
b) Never a problem in a properly maintained camera
c) Don't need a GR-20 - have a PC connector put in at camera shop
d) I dislike IS lenses so this is not an issue for me
e) Despite lots of "information" about it, my off shoe cord-2 works fine
f) Proper maintenance and checkups prevent this sort of thing
g) Not a real problem as there is a decal on my cameras with all the codes
listed
h) I wouldn't own a camera with a pop up flash - too weak
i) This may just be a personal thing but I don't use EOS cameras in low light
j) You've stumped me on this one - I've never had any problems with AF on
these bodies
k) I take care of my cameras and nothing is EVER missing from them
So, other than that, I believe the 630 an RT to be the last of the robust
EOS bodies. I realize that everyone can have a different take on "things"
but if we were to list the shortcomings of the A2, it would be a lot longer
than the one above. Things can go wrong with any camera, the 630
included. I've had at least one 630 and one RT since their introductions
and have not experienced any of the "problems" mentioned by Julian. My
biggest complaint was lack of a PC connection which I solved as noted in
(c) above.
Gary Thurlow
Gary Thurlow
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