In a message dated 9/21/2003 7:48:00 PM Central Standard Time,
cochran@xxxxxxxx writes:
The thing is that I can get a Canon 10D with a lens for about $1600.
I do want the new E-1 but it is out of range right now.
I know I WILL GET THE E-1 by mid 2004 but I want something to start playing
with.
One man's opinion that will likely be worth exactly what it costs you. I've
seen some work done with this camera (Canon 10D) and none of us would probably
have any problem with the quality it is able to deliver. A question I would
have for myself, where I pondering this situation is, "What will I do with the
E-20 when I buy the E-1?" If my answer is to sell it to help finance my new
E-1 and accessories, then I'd buy the Canon as it, no doubt, will maintain its
resale value better than the E-20. The risk one takes when going on a date
with someone else while still dating your steady, is that you might like the
new
one better. Breaking up is had to do (that has kind of a catchy sound to it
. . . might make a good song) and that is what you risk. If you go with the
Canon, will you be tempted to get another lens or two? You will want their
close-up lens. I think it is a D500 or 500D or something like that. It is
really nice and will fit on the end of my Tamron 180mm f2.5 if in the 72mm
size.
Heck, another question I would ask myself is, "What else will be on the market
6 or 8 months from now when I'm ready to take the leap?" I know this probably
hasn't been much help and I guess the question maybe if you just want to get
your toe wet or get wet all over. Bill Barber
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