> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2002 2:00 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Advice needed: Exchange EOS 5 for EOS 1? > > > Hi fellow listmembers, > > I may have the opportunity to exchange my EOS 5 for an EOS 1 (with > booster). Would you consider this to be a wise thing to do? > > According to 'photozone.de' both have a similar AF-system. Is that true? I > have the following lenses: Tokina 20-35/3.5-4.5, EF 50/1.8, EF 28-135 IS > and EF 70-200/4L, so only one lens that benefits from the cross AF-sensor. > Does anybody know how the AF on the 5 and the 1 compare with my slower > lenses? I'm considering the trade because I would like to have a > more solid > feeling camera. I also have a RT and I must say I like it's feel, and the > EOS 1 is supposed to 'feel' even better... > > Any input is appreciated! > > Kind regards, > > Bart
Hi Bart, I shoot motorsports (CART, NHRA), yacht races (sailboats), and field sports (baseball, basket ball, soccer etc.), Currently I use a couple of EOS 1n bodies with PB-E1 boosters with third EOS 1n/booster for back-up, all loaded up with a bunch of NiCad packs. I also use a Rebel G for family stuff where I only need fill flash or a very light or cheap camera. I have owned and used EOS RT, EOS Rebel G, EOS Elan IIE, EOS 5QD, EOS 1, EOS 1n, EOS 1nRS, EOS 1v bodies. So I can tell you from personal experience that while the EOS 1 has a much more solid feel, has a more logical control layout and is an incredibly reliable body it trails well behind the EOS 5 body in several key areas especially if you don't have a lot of f/2.8 or faster glass to hang on the front of the EOS 1 body. Unless this is a second body keep your EOS 5, it has many more every day features than the EOS 1. For example the pop up flash and controls that match the body exactly on the VG-10 vs. shutter release and AE buttons only on the PB-E1. Faster film advance (you MUST mount the PB-E1 to just to match the EOS 5 FPS rate and this only with f/2.8 or faster glass!), 5 AF points etc. If you are a landscape photographer or don't shoot moving subjects, are going to Afghanistan to do reporting I might make the trade, but if you are an amateur photographer keep your EOS 5! Cheers/Chip * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
