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> Hi All,
> I was wondering if anyone had used both bodies, - 3
> and 1n, and could tell me
> if 3 is really up to 1n's level when it comes to
> durability. Is it as well
> sealed as Canon says it is? I have heard some users
> say that it's not. But
> maybe it varies from sample to sample. Did anyone
> put their 3 trough some
> rainy conditions, or trips where gear had to go
> through some good bumping,
> maybe even falls? I know no camera is 100% protected
> from all that, but 1n
> proved to be a number one choice for EOS users in
> those conditions. So, any
> comparison/feedback on 3 on this would be
> appreciated.
I've owned both, and had both at the same time for a
while. I think, overall, the 3 is a well made as the
1n. The only place I really noticed a difference was
the baseplate, which is clearly flimsier on the 3.
But my 3 has been dropped a number of times, once on
an asphalt parking lot. The only damage is a small
nick in the top plate. The shutter design of the
three has been tested far beyond what the 1n shutter
was designed for, btw, but I doubt you'd wear out the
shutter on any EOS unless you're a working pro.
As for weather sealing, I don't know what Canon would
gain by lying. Mine's been rained on, but never
heavily. It's shown no problems, however. I seem to
recall that when Pop Photo did their test of the 3
they said it was sealed the same way as the 1n.
If ruggedness and weather sealing is really your top
priority, you probably ought to go for a 1v, which is
markedly better than either the 1n or 3. But for all
but the most absurd uses, either the 1n or 3 will do fine.
=====
Bob Meyer
I wish I knew what I know now, when I was younger...
http://www.meyerweb.net/epson
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