> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neukranz, > Bill > Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 10:53 AM > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' > Subject: RE: EOS Ordered 10D > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gregory Au [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 7:15 AM > > I've just ordered my 10D. I hope it's as good as what I've read about! > Should get in a few days! > *********************************************************** > > I own both the 10D and the 1D, and thus have a perspective on the > similarities/differences. > > In my opinion: > > In the 'sweet spot' of the 10D's intended purpose, there's no difference. > The 6 MP images from the 10D are brilliant and solid. > > Some 10D owners complain of lack of sharpness. But, having > experience with > the 1D, and thus appreciation for the need for post-shooting sharpening, > I'll contend that the 10D images can be every bit as sharp as the 1D. > > It's when your needs start 'straying' from the 'sweet spot' of > the 10D that > you start seeing limitations. If your AF needs are down to EV0, > if you need > 45 AF points that are razor sharp and fast, if you need to be > able to shoot > at 8 fps, if you need to flash sync at 1/500th, if you need a body that's > built like a 'tank' (with corresponding weight), if you need a wider 1.3X > FOV, if you need Firewire connectivity, if you need a full-frame > viewfinder, > if you need interchangeable viewfinders, and some other things, > then, you'll > want to purchase a 1D. > > But, the 1D's outside-of-the-10D's intended 'sweet spot' features > will cost > you about another $2000, so you'll paying for what you get. For the > specific feature set the 10D is equipped with, for $1500, I > believe this is > the best digital 35mm SLR deal available today, Canon or non-Canon. > > If you already have EF lenses, then today's 10D is only $500 away > from being > able to purchase a digital 35mm SLR camera at an eventual 'home > run' market > price point of $999. > > Hope this helps. > > Best regards, > > Bill Neukranz >
Hi Bill, You said what I thought but did not post, a near perfect description! Cheers/Chip * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
