The internal structure of the body is an aluminum alloy casting. The "skin" is polycarbonate impregnated with carbon fibers. They are used by professionals around the world. The only cameras which may be tougher are the EOS-1V and its digital twin, the EOS-1D. These have a magnesium alloy skin but they are a little heavier. Are you planning to take your to Afganistan?
--- Lainey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I held a EOS 1n 35mm camera in my hands and thought > it too be very plastic-like and wondered if this > should be a concern about durability. Has anyone > ever experienced a durability problem with the EOS > line? I have heard that Canon is number one in AF > technology, but the plastic feel of the camera gives > me a concern that it may not last out in the field. > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
