So there is only one option for you: do not buy the BG-10. I bought it and I like it. I do not expect any savings, though - but maybe in 5 years it will earn its keep. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen
-----Alkuper�inen viesti----- L�hett�j�: Rob Brigham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> P�iv�: 15. tammikuuta 2002 11:10 Aihe: RE: to BG-10 or not to BG-10? >A few things: > >1 I can get CR2s sooo cheap that using AAs would actually be >*more* expensive. >2 There is no way, no matter how solidly it fits, that the camera >will be as stable on a tripod attached via the grip. >3 I believe the BG10 does make the MZ-S feel better, but it feels >fine without it to me too. >4 I have no real problem taking vertical shots without the grip, >although I may not be as stable holding it this way with low shutter >speeds. >4 The MZ-S with BG10 will not fit in my holster/shoulder bag, or >my Orion Trekker daybag unless I keep taking it off/putting it on again. > >Also, if you are using the mirror pre-fire you will not benefit from >using the IR remote. I know because I stupidly bought the cable release >for my MZ-S, and then when I went to use it, I put the camera in timer >mode, and thought 'Why am I using a cable release?'. The delay of the >self timer is more than enough for any vibrations from my using the >shutter button to die down. The only point of the remote/cable is if >you want to trip the shutter from a distance, or dont want to use MLU as >you need an 'instant' response. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
