--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Quoting Konstantinos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>
> > Isn't the 1dMK2 (second in order after the Ds) the
> equivalent of the EOS3 ?
>
> Well, this is what I need from my camera:
> - 8.2 megapixel+
==> Got that one covered.
> - 1.3x factor (gives a better quality than 1.6x
> because of the size of the
> sensor)
==> The quality of images from the 10d are really
outstanding, and it looks like the 20d may be even
better. I really don't think image quality is an
issue. Use with wide angles, however, is a good
reason to want a larger sensor. But adding that would
increase size and cost, wo for me the tradeoff is
probably worth while. At least until the price of
larger sensors comes down.
> - ECF (please, please, please!!!!)
==> Not really that important to me.
> - Light weather sealing as per EOS-3
==> Would be nice, but at what price?
> - Batteries as per EOS-1D
==> The only reason I can see this is if you already
own a 1D and want compatibility. Otherwise, the 20d
already gives about 500 shots, 1000 with the grip, in
a much more compact and light weight package.
> - Fast AF system as per EOS-3
Based on Galbraith's comments, it sounds like AF is
going to be good enough for most sports shooting, at
least with f 2.8 lenses.
> - Interchangeable focusing screens
In all my 35 or so years as a serious photographer,
I've never bought an alternate screen. I suspect
that's true of most buyers. Even buyers of 1 series
cameras. And it probably would add quite a bit to the
cost.
> There's a huge price gap between the EOS-20D and the
> EOS-1D MarkII. I'm sure
> they can create something that fits in there.
I'm sure they can. But can they sell enough of them to
compensate for the design and tooling costs?
> What I do not like about the EOS-20D:
> - Why a different grip from the 10D and D60??? Why
> different batteries? The
> BP-511 worked just fine, I never ran out of
> batteries on my D60!
==> The different grip is the price of progress: A
smaller lighter body. Batteries are the same. And your
comment about the D60 explains why a 1D battery isn't
needed.
=====
Bob Meyer
I don't suffer from insanity... I enjoy every minute of it.
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