Marc,
Weight apart, I must admit being quite smitten with the 10D and especially
'that' lens. I've got a nice EOS 650 with a 35-70/f3.5-4.5 and a
100-300/f5.6. The former has been serviced by Whiltons to remove dirt and
some fungii, the latter in the process. Of course, the thinking is that this
glass would be a good initial setup if I buy a 10D body, maybe around Xmas.
Now that you've all jumped on my absurd exaggerations the mind's eye is
starting to sway to a different tune. Unfortunately I've just had surgery to
repair a left distal biceps tendon so lifting anything heavier than the Epic
with that hand is going to be a joke for some while. But dreams are free...
John,
Sydney, Oz.
-----Original Message-----
From: Marc Lawrence
> John Wheeler [mailto:wheelej@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] wrote:
> BTW I said 10D not D60. Is there a weight difference?
The 10D body only weighs approximately 790g (1.74lbs). The
D60 body only weighs approximately 780g (1.72lbs). Difference
equals 10grams (0.022 lbs).
Incidentally, if you put things like "OM1 specifications"
or "EOS 50E" specifications into Google, you'll find a
stack of weight spec's. This even applies to lens weights.
(this is no doubt available in the eSIF for Olympus too)
Alternatively, for those who get frustrated with trolling
through the Google hits, email me direct and I'll see what
I can find.
> Winsor Crosby [mailto:wincros@xxxxxxxxxxx] wrote:
> The shock and misperception of the weight is understandable
> considering this is a list of people with 1 pound cameras!
An OM2 body weighs 520g (1.15lbs). A 10D body (including
battery) weighs 910g (2.01lbs).
It's hard to get equivalency on lenses due to differences
in lens lineup (the 100-400 compared to Zuiko what? 85-250
with 2x convertor?), just as it is hard for OM owners
to compare a 1 pound camera body to a digital camera
with battery-pack (Olympus MD equivalent?) and with one
of the weightier of the L-series "big white" zoom lenses.
Suffice to say, as you've implied, that the comparison is
hard to make but *very* easy (ie. I do it, and I own both
systems)) to misperceive when use to KISSing with an OM body
and, for example, a small zoom or "normal" prime, as I am
wont to do on occasion. The body-only weight difference is
almost practically neglible *to me* when KISSing with my 10D
and 50/1.8 (it's the difference between walking with it
around my neck (10D), and walking with it around my wrist
(OM1)). Others may have more perceptive notice of the
the weight differences for their preferred photographic
style and method and setup.
> Stephen Scharf [mailto:scharfsj@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] wrote:
> Oops, I just read this...I think Marc is right on here with
> the weight...that seems about right to me. Marc, how are you
> getting on with your 10D since you wrote me?
Well, I'm reminded why I already owned a 50E and kit of
lenses - I do love its user-friendliness while taking
photos, not to mention the AF-lock compensating for my lack
of manual (optical?) dexterity. I find myself concentrating
more on composition (in some situations, I get the same out
of the OM1/50 1.4 combo, but for different reasons associated
with KISSing - losing options focusses my concentration too).
I've kept about 1000 images in the last few weeks. (I...loves
...my....precioussss), though we're not talking great
quality here (a product of the photographer rather than
the camera).
I want to take credit for talking Andrew into the 10D, but,
alas, he is too curmudgeonly to be talked into anything <g>
I've sold the c5050z, but I haven't, and won't ever sell the
OM1/50 1.4. For me, there is a philosophically aesthetic
psychology involved in photography or artistic endeavour that
reminds me that objective comparisons of equipment are
sometimes completely irrelevant when, ultimately, it is
subjectivity desired in the process and the result. To
put it simply, it sometimes comes down to just doing what
you *feel* like to get the result you want.
I love my OM1 and 50/1.4, even if that love is not and
never will be monogamous. (My...preciousssssss....)
Cheers
Marc
Sydney, Oz
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