The MA-1 will be available outside US? Canada? How long before it shows up on
yaBe with special shipping to the US?
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On 12/13/2003 at 9:39 PM W Shumaker wrote:
>At 10:39 PM 12/7/2003, I wrote:
>>Also, I could not find a way to switch seamlessly from auto-focus
>>to manual focus without flipping a switch.
>
>I was wrong, you can set the E-1 camera to allow manual tweaking in
>autofocus mode. The camera is highly customizable. While looking
>at the E1 with an Olympus rep, (the ma-1 will be available, but not
>in usa), I also handled the new C5060 camera. Those who lament
>the slower lens, it's not that much loss to get the wider 4x zoom.
>Also, the auto focus is considerably faster. The lens assembly is
>actually larger than the C5050. I was very tempted to get one, even
>though I already have the C5050. The speed performance increase
>more than offsets any other drawbacks. Also, the display fully
>rotates to all positions. It's a nice camera. Some of the other
>stylus like digitals were nice feeling. Clearly this the market
>Olympus will make its money in.
>
>After spending a bit of time with the E-1, I'm still uncertain it is
>the camera to be. The rep said Olympus intends to produce
>a nearly complete OM-like lenses and accessories. The camera
>will do well for certain types of photography. I personally think
>the 4/3 sensor size is optimal at the 5mp size for noise and dynamic
>range, but hopefully I will be proved wrong. It did feel weird to look
>at the body size compared to the mirror box. There may also be
>an eyepiece magnifier - reps speculation. I tried to imagine what
>the grip was like in light of Ag's comments on the Canon grips.
>I fear the E1 and Canon may be similar. You'll have to get your
>hands on one and let us know.
>
>Image stabilization is locked up in patents, so it is unlikely there
>will be IS for the E1.
>
>I think the 1.4x adapter may be most useful with the 50mm macro
>lens, making it a 100mm macro. There is also a 25mm extension
>tube. 10 years from now, prices on used E-system gear will be
>reasonable in price.
>
>Wayne
>
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