Ken, how would you describe the shutter lag on the A1? Both for the
autofocusing lag and the lag after it focuses.
Thanks.
At 07:06 AM 3/30/2004 -0800, AG Schnozz wrote:
>...
>I highly recommend the BP400 grip/holder. It totally alters the
>camera's handling. With the BP400, it feels as good as any
>DSLR. Except for the vertical-grip being too wide. I keep it
>on all the time--except when going out for a walk and I want to
>keep things small and lightweight. But without the holder, half
>of my right hand has no place to hold onto.
>
>The EVF of the A1 is rather raunchy as compared to my OM-2S with
>2-4 screen. However, I've learned not worry about it. The
>autofocus is very accurate (and quite fast), and the increased
>DOF covers for any mistakes anyway. For tripod work, I switch
>to manual focus, hit the 8x magnifier and tweak to my heart's
>pleasure. Of my >3000 pictuers so far, 2/3 of them were taken
>using the monitor instead of the EVF. And the monitor is quite
>acceptable.
>
>Speaking of autofocus. I've finally figured out how to properly
>use the "flexpoint". The manual shortchanged this feature. The
>key is to use single-autofocus. Normally, the autofocus will
>select the closest point within the "zone". However, I'm
>finding that it picks points that I'm not wanting it to. Just
>press and hold the center button on the 4-way controller for a
>second and it changes to a small plus. You can move this point
>around ANYWHERE in the viewfinder (take that Canon), or leave it
>in the center. To switch back to "normal" just press and hold
>the button for a second again. I'm using the normal mode for
>anything involving action. Flexpoint when I can focuslock and
>then recompose the picture. For portraiture, it's pretty slick
>since I can move the point to where I want the person's eye (to
>be focused on). Just kinda leave it there and use the marker to
>aid you in framing the picture.
>
>One point of irratation about the A1/A2. The camera around your
>thumb area gets warm. In fact, when not using the BP400, the
>battery ends up soaking up a lot of heat. In the BP400 the
>battery stays nice and cool. This normally isn't an issue
>unless you've got the camera on for an hour of continious
>runtime. (battery life is not an issue with this camera)
>
>Now, back to OM content. I've got my OM-2S "go kit" with me
>today. 24/2.8, 35/2.8, 50/3.5, 100/2.8 and 200/4. Oh, and a
>filter stack. Winder, Polaris meter and Velvia 100. Rounding
>out the bag is the A1 with BP400, two batteries and a 1GB card
>inside. All this fits in my small and lightweight 10 year old
>LowePRO Elite III bag.
>
>THAT folks is why I like the OM system and the A1. Compact,
>lightweight, yet complete. I've still got plenty of room for a
>"Dagwood Sandwich" in the front compartment.
>
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