(Ducking and running for cover... Note to self: must invest in asbestos shorts).
Graywolf wrote:
BTW has anyone noticed that Hassleblad now has a 16mp back for the old style (V) cameras? Haven't seen a review on it but I believe it comes with its own portable harddrive. Only $9975 (grin). Add a $750 used 500C kit and you have a nice fully manual MF digital camera.
graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" -----------------------------------
Rob Studdert wrote:
On 25 Jan 2005 at 9:16, Peter Smekal wrote:
Well, that was enlightening Jens. It seems to be better after all to stick to film cameras as serious travelling gear.
I have a portable hard drive storage unit which will allow me to store around 6500 shots, it is far more convenient (and far cheaper) than lugging around 180 135/36 films. It can also charge my AA cells for the camera plus it has a universal switch mode supply and 12V car lighter adaptor cable. It can also be very easily mounted without software on most any computer with USB interface so that back-ups can be made en-route at any so equipped cyber cafe.
I've used the *ist D in light rain and had no problems, I generally just have it slung over my shoulder whilst bush walking and even after some good thumps it functions flawlessly. I have no problems making it my (serious) primary travel camera. It will be coming to Ireland with me next trip which would likely be Christmas (cold and wet).
Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
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