Hi Alex, Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu wrote: > > Yes, it's finally here! (Romania, btw). At 2000 euros (add 19%VAT) is not > cheap, but comparable with the 10D. > Unfortunately, I've only saw - not buy - it. I need 2380 euro more before I > can have it. :( > After I held the camera in my hands, this is what I thought: > - first, the *istD is tiny. The grip is not so big, and I would prefer a > taller camera. I bet with the grip the camera will feel much better > - it seems quite solid, but nowhere near the "heavy metal" feel I'd like.
Have you ever held an Olympus C-5050 digital? That camera has a very sturdy feel, for a small camera... keith whaley > Slightly better than my MZ-6. > - the wheels are nice, easy to turn. I like them. The film *ist is a > disaster. > - the viewfinder doesn't look bigger than on my MZ-6, but it's clear&bright. > Hey, I could focus manually with the 18-35! With the MZ-6 MF is difficult > for me, even with the 50mm f/1.7. > I cannot say anything about AF, menus & stuff; I could ask the clerk to put > some batteries inside, but as I knew I won't buy it... I also don't have any > CF card, as I'd really like to know if it's that hard to take out from the > *istD (just a thought: there is enough space to grab it on top&bottom, > instead of sides? But I don't really believe I'm the first to think at > this), and if there are any AF problems. > However, now I understand why you like the *istD so much. And I feel > miserable, as I don't have one. > > Alex Sarbu
