The size is fine for me, but the shape of the grip is less than ideal. I REALLY miss the MZ-S as it felt like it was bespoke built for me and could easily have been an extension of my arm! There is not another camera on the planet which grips as nicely as the MZ-S...
I have the grip but never use it as I cant get happy with it at that size, and don't really mind holding it vertically without the grip. Plus it wouldn't go in my camera bag with the grip attached and I cant be ar**d to keep taking it off & putting it on. -----Original Message----- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 11 November 2004 15:45 To: pentax list Subject: Re: Over to the Dark side.. ist D vs 20D brief comparison On 11/11/04, Ryan Lee, discombobulated, unleashed: >I completely agree with you about feels and looks; the ist D is a gorgeous >little thing, and it's not too shabby specwise either. However, I'm not >deeply invested in Pentax glass, and my love affair is more with the mz5n or >the mz3 bodies (samples of wonderfully thoughtful design). I'll be hanging >on to that forever, but having played around with the 20D, I can't say the >same- it almost feels like it's anticipating to be replaced already! Let me guess, you're going to put tape over the word 'Canon', right? I think the *ist D is a beautiful and well-crafted piece of kit. But am I the only one on the planet who doesn't like it's small size? I love the weight and size of bigger bodies. (cue WW) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| http://www.cottysnaps.com _____________________________
