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
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