On 1/10/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: >I haven't even received my *ist D yet, but I've pretty much decided against >the battery grip. It makes sense on the MZ-S where it will pay for itself >fairly quick due to the ability to use AA batteries. However, if the *ist D >comes anywhere near its specification of ~450 exposures per set of NiMh >batteries, it will be hard for me to justify it.
Bill, consider the advantages of using the camera vertically. The extra shutter release and control wheel make hand holding in the upright position very comfortable. I never use my digi without the grip. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _____________________________ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
