I agree. The A1 is a serious piece of work and does look pretty mean
with that big battery box attached. I think I'll keep mine for a long
time. For quick macro stuff it's hard to beat.
Chuck Norcutt
AG Schnozz wrote:
> WW wrote:
>
>> Now, you can squeeze a little more resolution with that
>>prime ED lens, but thats about it...In all other parameters
>>you mentioned, the Minolta is either close or exceeds the
>>EVOLT. Within the 22-200 range there is absolutely no
>>competition.
>
>
> Megapixel for megapixel, my A1 outresolves the E-1. However, do
> you actually see that in print? Other characteristics kick in
> that make one image better than the other. By the time you
> whack the noise down to match the Olympus the resolution gain is
> negated. If anybody glances at my auctions you'll see the A1 in
> heavy use. For product work, I'll take it over a DSLR any day of
> the week--with the live tilting EVF it's like using a
> medium-format camera without the backwards image.
>
>
>> Now, with that tiny thing in your hand, you don't look very
>>serious about photography, but we all have our priorities...:)
>
>
> Ah! Choices again. I have the vertical grip/battery pack for
> mine and it turns the camera into one serious looking rig. At
> half the weight. Nobody needs to know that it doesn't weight
> eight pounds. The E-1 feels like it's been milled out of a
> solid block of metal in comparison.
>
> AG
>
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