On 21 Sep 2004 at 16:01, Al Ruscelli wrote:
> I hate to add further pessimistic thoughts, but....
>
> (And much depends on the conditions in which you'll be using the
> camera.)
>
> If I were going into such potentially hazardous environmental conditions
> with a digital SLR, I'd only trust (and even then, with reservations) a
> professional-level body such as the 1D or 1D Mark II.
A wise choice would indeed be one step back in digi-quality, but one
step forward in pro-level, with a second-hand DCS520/560 (=EOS
D2000/D6000).
It would also allow much more shots on a current size memory card
(but 2MB is max).
> To me, the build quality on the whole Canon series from the D30 to D60
> to 10D to 20D is really geared toward either amateur, advanced amateur,
> or semiprofessional use, but none of these are really built for use
> under extreme environmental conditions. Even though they are built to
> produce fine images, their structural integrity would seem to be such
> that could be easily compromised under harsh conditions.
>
> Another point is (as others have pointed out) that any digital SLR is
> going to be subject to problems when changing lenses under harsh
> conditions. I use a 1D and get dust in it under even the most seemingly
> mild conditions -- that is, when I have to change lenses frequently.
> I've gotten dust fragments in it with the mere actions of my ceiling fan
> in the family room.
Has anyone noticed the ultrasound vibrating glass cover in the
Olympus E1? Removing dust that way....
(only noticed this detail recently, in a German add)
--
Bye,
Willem-Jan Markerink
The desire to understand
is sometimes far less intelligent than
the inability to understand
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