It occurs to me, AG, that this is not the first such fairly lengthy and
arguably entirely off-topic post you have contributed this past week or so.
Lest anybody pokes their head above the parapet, can I ask that you do *not*
mark them OT, as I am finding them highly illuminating and instructive
(maybe, even, entertaining). Maybe Vert and Toky are too...
Thanks.
Piers
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From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of AG Schnozz
Sent: 11 March 2004 16:42
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Re: Woe is Me - Bridge Camera Fallout
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Ok. so what's my conclusion? You can pick up the Minolta A1 in the low $600
range right now. It isn't perfect, and in fact, there are some serious
noise, sharpness and optical issues to battle. But I wasn't looking for a
100% camera system. I was looking for something that would allow me to
cross-over gently into digital. This camera is nearly ideal for maybe 75% of
my shooting. Considering the VERY professional interface, formfactor,
features and results, I consider it an absolute steal. You can't even buy a
decent lens for a DSLR for that price.
In two weeks, we're going camping, adventuring, and fourwheeling in some
semi-remote location a day's drive from here and I'll be packing every bit
of 4x5, OM gear, Velvia and Delta 400 I can find. And the A1. What will
probably get left behind is the IS-3. Seems a little redundant. When I
encounter "THE PICTURE"
I'll shoot it with everything I've got, however, I expect that the bulk of
my shots will be digital. Until the batteries run out, at least.
AG Schnozz
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