As an amateur, I do this because I enjoy it, so the feel of the equipment and the actual experience of being out there shooting is really important. OTOH, I have found that I come to appreciate the feel of equipment that gives me better images. It's hard to get attached to a mechanically great but optically lousy lens.
I think that most folks simply do get to try a great range of equipment. I have come to appreciate my MZ-S with use. I'm not sure I would have felt strongly just trying it in a camera store. I think this is especialy true for getting used to an interface. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
