On 14 Feb 2006 at 17:16, Ken Durling wrote: > > >EOSites - > > > I have a chance to get an EOS-1N - with some trade-in - for around > $300. I've been shooting with an Elan 7 along side my FD gear since > the Elan 7 came out. Now I know the EOS-1N offers spot metering, > changeable screens and sturdier build - any other changes I should be > aware of? The Elan's metering system is actually newer and works > very well - I don't imagine the 1N is any slouch though 6 years older.
Haven't kept track of more recent mid- and lower-grade models, but the series 1 were also known for a very low battery-drain in bulb- mode: http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_batt.htm (if anyone has official data for any of the newer models, analog or digital, please share!) Also interesting is the upgrade-option to add another CustomFunction, from a list of 19: http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/cf_eos1n.htm Perhaps also helpful, a comparison/discussion between 1(n) and 3: http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_1vs3.htm > I guess I'm trying to get a handle on how much of an upgrade it will > be. Biggest use will be for wildlife and bird photography - any > comments on how either of these cameras will focus with the > 400/5.6L? I haven't got one yet - I've been doing all my long lens > work with FD lenses, but really want AF now. I could just put the $$ > into the lens, so I'm debating if the 1N will really be - in > practical terms - a siginificant improvement over the Elan 7. Thanks. > > FWIW, I'm also contemplating getting a DSLR in the next few > months. Probably a 20D or its replacement if anything is announced > at PMA. The 5D is really out of my reach right now, although I'm > tempted to penny-pinch and go that route. I do intend to continue > shooting film, hence the 1N, since I love slides, but need to move to all AF. Why not a 1Ds mark-I, to keep the camera- handling/ergonomy/composition equal?....;)) Remember, on PhotoKina 2006 there will probably yet another 1D version launched, so price of the older series will also drop by then. -- Bye, Willem-Jan Markerink The desire to understand is sometimes far less intelligent than the inability to understand <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [note: 'a-one' & 'en-el'!] * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
