----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Johnston
Subject: MNSHO re MLU <g>


> > For *you*.
> > For me, pre-fire is much more useful most of the time.
>
>
> IMNSHO, MLU is one of the most overrated of all camera
features.
>
> I did a simple test years ago--with a mid-level consumer
camera (I think it
> was a Nikon 6006) I did a bunch of identical shots (including
macro and time
> exposure) with and without MLU. Nobody could tell the
difference. I stopped
> worrying about it.

Harumm. My tripod follies test of a couple of years ago clearly
demonstrated the benefits of MLU in the 1/4 to 1/30 second range
with a medium telephoto (400mm). The Nikon may have a smooth
reflex mirror, the Super Program dances like a jitterbug.

William Robb
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