The weight issue only really makes a difference in the longer or higher
aperture lenses. Otherwise the E-1 isn't any smaller than it's competition.
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Subject: [OM] Re: Canon D20
From: Winsor Crosby <wincros@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 07:15:27 -0800
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
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>Can we please put this size and weight issue to rest? The E-1 is not an
>especially small camera despite the marketing hype from Olympus except
>in comparison to a top of the line pro camera from Canon or Nikon which
>have built in vertical controls and hand grips. Weight without battery
>of E-1=660 grams; 20D=685 grams. That difference is 25 grams or less
>than an ounce. The Canon 300D and the Nikon D70 weigh less than the E-1
>and both Pentaxes are significantly smaller and lighter despite having
>physically bigger sensors.
>
>
>
>Winsor
>Long Beach, California, USA
>On Nov 16, 2004, at 1:19 AM, IanG wrote:
>
>> If size and weight is a major issue go for the E1. If established
>> market /
>> format / residual value is an issue it is a no brainer to go for the
>> C*n*n.
>> If you intent to continue to use film with your digital glass then you
>> can
>> always get a body to go with your C*n*n lenses whereas I doubt there
>> will be
>> a film body for E1 glass.
>
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