Hello Albano, One thing you really need to do when you look through the viewfinder is to try to focus manually. Manufacturers are trying to make the viewfinder usable for pointing the camera and composing, but because of the penta-mirror and small size, they are sacrificing the granularity of the screen. So the view through the finder of the D70 (what I last tried) was clear and I could point it at my subject, but when trying to see any difference in focus on the matte screen was extremely difficult. Basically, it made the use of AF mandatory. So when you look through them, be sure to see how accurately you can fine focus and how rapidly. Then I think you will start to really see the difference between a good finder and a bad one.
-- Best regards, Bruce Monday, November 7, 2005, 9:10:54 AM, you wrote: AG> Hi Shel, AG> Thanks for your thoughts. Of course I value this list, AG> I've been here since 98 or 99, so I know it's hard to AG> get such a bunch of good people and great knowledge AG> available. AG> I'll try to get my hands on the 3 cameras. AG> So far I've just handled the D50 in the store. It AG> surprised me how well constructed it is. The AG> viewfinder sucked less than I would have thought (I've AG> used LXs with new design screens, MX, FM Nikons, so I AG> know what an excellent viewfinder is like), it's AG> small, but the image looks clear, even with the slow AG> kit zoom. Seems very well constructed, it's very AG> responsive, feels great in the hands, and is the less AG> expensive with the better warranty. AG> Now I'll try to get my hands on the DL and the Rebel AG> XT... AG> Regards AG> Albano AG> --- Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Hi Albano ... >> >> Congratulations on your windfall. Can I borrow >> $100.00? <LOL> >> >> As much as I'd like to recommend the Pentax DL, I'd >> be hesitant to do so >> because it uses a pentamirror finder instead of the >> nicer, brighter >> pentamirror of the other Pentax DSLR's. The other >> cameras you mention are >> reported to have "lesser" finders than the other >> Penntax DSLR's as well. >> My experience with the Canon Rebel (the first one) >> and the Nikon D-70 seem >> to support that. I should point out that I've not >> actually seen and >> handled a DL, so my comments about the finder are >> based on reports of >> others. It - and the finders in the other cameras - >> may be fine for you. >> >> They will all make good pictures - the smartest >> thing you can do, if it's >> possible, is to try out each camera and see which is >> most comfortable for >> you. The features and the way the camera feels when >> using it would be the >> most important differences. >> >> The Pentax has one thing going for it: it can use >> older manual lenses, >> screw mount lenses, cheap and inexpensive lenses >> from hundreds of >> manufacturers. That may be a consideration in the >> long term, and, since >> you already have some Pentax lenses, a short term >> consideration as well. I >> bought the Pentax istDS for two main reasons: I >> liked the view in the >> finder and I have lots of Pentax lenses. Being on a >> tight budget, having >> all those lenses made a big difference in being able >> to use the camera >> right away and keeping the price down. >> >> Another consideration was the PDML - I hung out on a >> Canon and a Nikon >> group, and this list by far has the most helpful and >> accomodating people. >> People like Paul Stenquist, Godfrey, and Bruce >> Dayton, and others, have >> been very helpful in providing lots of good >> information (and letting me use >> their gear in some instances) that helped me better >> understand the camera >> and digital photography. Don't underestimate the >> PDML as a good resource >> which, imo, adds to the value of your purchase. >> >> Kind regards, >> >> Shel >> "You meet the nicest people with a Pentax" >> >> >> > [Original Message] >> > From: Albano Garcia >> >> >> > Hi gang, >> > I'm terribly excited!!!! >> > My lawyer just confirmed I'm cashing an old debt, >> so >> > I'll get right the money to get a DSLR... >> > Now the dilemma... D50, Rebel XT, Pentax? >> > The D50 is usd 1050 in kit, with full warranty. >> > The Rebel XT is usd 1120 in kit, with a more >> doubtfull >> > warranty. >> > The ist DL is usd 1300 body only (a clear loser), >> but >> > I own 3 good lenses I like a lot, the K 50 1.2, >> the F >> > 28 2.8 and the M 100 2.8.... >> > And the truth is I'm cashing usd 1000. I don't >> know >> > what to do... >> > Arrrggg >> >> >> AG> Albano Garcia AG> Photography & Graphic Design AG> http://www.albanogarcia.com.ar AG> http://www.flaneur.com.ar AG> __________________________________ AG> Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 AG> http://mail.yahoo.com
