Hmmm. Where are the proof-of-the-pudding images? :-)
Chuck Norcutt
On 12/25/2013 8:29 PM, Ken Norton wrote:
> Another data point for consideration. (step=half press, stop=full press).
>
> The shutter-release "plunge" on my cameras have varied quite a bit and
> this has resulted in a significant difference in the ability to take
> sharp pictures. Examples include:
>
> 1. Olympus IS-3. The shutter-release has a distinct mechanical "step"
> resulting in the inability to have a smooth plunge. Sharp pictures
> less likely.
>
> 2. Olympus OM bodies. Slight variance between models, but the
> shutter-release is a smooth, somewhat stepless motion with the actual
> release point happening past the mechanical step. The step is present,
> but pretty gentle. Sharp pictures possible (limited by aperture
> mechanism).
>
> 3. Olympus E-1. The mechanical step is soft and like the OM system,
> the actual shutter-release point is somewhere between the step and the
> stop. No need to press all the way to the stop point. Sharp pictures
> VERY likely.
>
> 4. Minolta A1. Very similar to the E-1, but with the shutter-release
> point somewhere between step and stop, mostly at the stop. However,
> the step is a little stiffer. Sharp pictures likely, but not quite as
> good as the E-1.
>
> 5. Panasonic DMC-L1. The Shutter-release is even more rigid than the
> IS-3. The step is very stiff. The point where the actual release point
> occurs is pretty much unknown because in order to clear the step,
> significant pressure is required and this results in increased finger
> speed as the shutter-release plunges to the stop. Sharp pictures are a
> challenge.
>
> 6. Motor drives and winders for OM system. Stepless. Smooth plunge
> with actual release point part way down. No need to press all the way
> to the stop point. Sharp pictures VERY likely and with the increased
> mass, the impact of the aperture mechanism is reduced.
>
>
>
>
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