Hi Hugo, Can't answer for the BP-E1. The PB-E2 including 8 x AA Rayovac ordinary Mn alkaline cells weighs 678gm. (Supposed to be lighter with Lithium AAs - which I have yet to see, although I've seen them listed.) The extra buttons certainly help use when vertical, and it's easy to carry them both in the Mini-Trekker which I also have, but not when assembled together. Attaching the PB-E2 allows 3fps (and 6fps), rather than the 4fps of the -3 by itself. (Not sure what you mean by autonomy, but I guess it should drive more films through providing its disconnected when you're not using it. My -3 takes a standing current of a few ma when OFF, and Canon UK have advised that this is normal - hence remove battery when not in use. Internal memory seems to keep count of exposures taken for periods of 2 weeks at least.) I've found the extra weight a real drawback to its use; I just wish they did a BP-E1 with the extra buttons. Malcolm Stewart Milton Keynes, UK
----- Original Message ----- From: Hugo Lopes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: EOS Mailing List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2001 9:51 PM Subject: EOS PB-E2 vs BP-E1 > I have the opportunity of buying a second-hand BP-E1 for my EOS 3, but I > also consider the possibility of buying a PB-E2. My main objective is to > improve the ergonomics of my EOS 3 and have an alternative to those > expensive 2CR5 batteries. I really see no use for the extra fps of a > motor but the extra buttons of the PB-E2 might improve ergonomics when > shooting vertically. So here are my questions: > - What's the BP-E1 vs PB-E2 autonomy? Does the fact that the BP-E2 > carries 8 batteries means that it has a greater autonomy? > - How much do they weight (batteries included)? > - Will an EOS 3 + PB-E2 fit a Lowepro Mini-trekker backpack? > Any help is appreciated. > > Thanks > > Hugo * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
