On 03.3.10 4:28 PM, "Nick Zentena" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> 1. *ist is indeed an "entry level" body. It has to be considered a P&S >> camera with a mirror box(!). > > To be honest I don't care what they call it-)) Call it a moose if they want. > If it fits my needs then it's my flagship. Some people are interested in knowing this because it may mean there is no cheaper model, and further means there might be more upscale model coming out. Other than that, you are right. >> 2. But "entry" cameras from major brands are all very well featured these >> days. So you cannot judge it an entry level from the feature set alone. > > How much of that is related to the fact many of the features can be done in > software? I guess most of these things are just programming. 16 segment metering and 11 AF points (9 cross sensors?), for example, are no software matters. >> weight and finish etc) of upscale model, I doubt it but not many people >> would care about those. > > Personally I'd pay more for lighter all else being equal. Some prefer somewhat more weight in the more expensive model than airweight of all plastic camera. Mfrs may still make it as light as possible anyway. Cheers, Ken
