> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jim Davis > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2001 8:32 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: EOS Elan IIe vs. 7e - a/f and red-eye, is it worse than I > thought? > > Gerry, it sounds like you're ready for the 1V. Personally although I'd > love to have one - since I don't shoot motorsports, soccer, etc, my old 10 > does just fine for me. And, like I've said, I much prefer to have it on > manual focus most of the time, and use only the center focus > point when I do > use AF. It is tempting, and I wish I could afford it. But why can't we have these basic features in a moderately priced, small, quiet camera? In the end, I think I will do just fine with a IIe, even though I really like the improvements in the 7. The 1V is really beyond my requirements, but still it is some very seductive metal. > It might sound strange, but if I had a 1V, very likely I > would be using > the same way I use the 10, and very likely my shots would look exactly the > same as they do now. If you need the best autofocus camera on the planet, > you will just have to save up and get one. > You know those used EOS 1 cameras sitting on the dealer's shelf for a > little more than the price of a new 7/30 are looking like my ideal camera. > It's got a spot meter, right, and mirror lockup, and interchangeable > finders, and.... built like a tank to boot. > Jim Davis It's worth considering. ---------------------------------------------- Gerry Palo Denver, Colorado * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
