On Tue, 29 Jun 2004, Jeff Post wrote: > I am wrestling with that same question, although it sounds as if > you have far more gear then me. My largest investment is in a single > lens. Since the *istD works with A* lenses, I do not expect them to > depreciate considerably. The value of my LX I expect to drop like a rock, > if it hasn't already. > The questions become, do I buy an *istD, do I sell all my 35mm gear and buy > a cannon 10D, do I sell my 35mm gear and buy a 645 or 67? If I thought the > *istD was going to evolve into yearly updates with either bigger sensor > size or greater megapixel sensors I would not consider anything else. With > all the talk of a babyD I would be surprised to see anything above the > *istD (even if it was only the Sony 8 megapixel sensor slapped in) for a > couple of years.
I'm not aware of any suitable Sony 8mp sensor for the *ist D. Have they started making an APS sized one? The 8mp sensor used in the Sony F828, Canon Pro1, and other cameras is a tiny 8.8x6.6mm and won't work for a digital SLR. I'd have been more tempted to switch brands if other brands made cameras which had the same usability features as the *ist D. I like the AA batteries, small size and weight, and high quality images. I'd probably consider switching if the image quality wasn't up to par, but all of the 6mp cameras, including the *ist D, are very good. I see no reason to pick anything else. alex
