I'd agree with John here in terms of using a filter. Adding and removing filters throughout a day of shooting can be a bit of a PITA, and digi is supposed to make things easier for the photog. It would be great to have a 50 ISO setting - even 100 would be an improvement. As I've said about film, lower speeds means wider apertures and more creative opportunities.
Shel > [Original Message] > From: John Forbes > As William said, why put a filter on a lens if you don't have to? > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Stenquist" > > Subject: Re: *ist D discontinued ? > > > > > >> Why would you want ISO 50 sensitivity? At 200, noise is virtually > >> unnoticable, and ND filters can be used when slower shutter speeds are > >> required. > > > > I can understand it. I like limited DOF, but tossing an ND filter on can > > really bugger up AF, and these things don't have the best viewfinders > > for manual focus. > > It's not high on my list of wants, but it would be nice to have. > > > > William Robb
