E-10 -why I won't replace with a D100, D60, D1x, 1d etc.

Frank B said:

I own an E-10 and take mostly scenic and still photos in relatively
decent light.. Therefore, the somewhat slow write times and low
light focusing issues are simply not a problem for me. After,
considering the purchase of an interchangeable lens digital SLR
(IDSLR) I’m pretty sure I will keep my E-10 and not buy a Canon 1D,
Canon D60, Fuji S2, Nikon D1x, Sigma or Nikon D100. Following are
my reasons which apply to the E-20 as well :

DUST - I have had my E-10 for more than a year and there is no sign
of dust on the CCD. I do not want a camera where I have to worry
each time I clean the dust that I might damage the CCD or color
filter. Despite protestations to the contrary by some owners of
IDSLRs there are numerous posts on each IDSLR forum citing
problems with dust. Maybe, Sigma has licked this problem, we will
see.

LEAF SHUTTER - The leaf shutter allows a flash synch speed of up
to 1/640 of a second with the built in flash. This means you can
use fill in flash at higher shutter speeds with the built in flash.
Also, it contributes to the dust free nature of the E-10, as high
speed focal plane shutters create dust.

DEPTH OF FIELD - The depth of field of the E-10 is about 2.6 times
that of a IDSLR. This means that at the same 35mm focal length
equivalent and the same aperture you always will get considerably
more depth of field with the E-10. Thus for a given depth of field
you can use a larger aperture with the E-10 and therefore a faster
shutter speed to avoid blurring due to camera shake. F5.6 on the
E-10 has approximately the same depth of field as a 35mm at f22. A
typical IDSLR at f5.6 would have approximately the same depth of
field as a 35mm at f10. Even at f2 the E-10 has approximately the
same depth of field as a 35mm at f8. Depth of field is not
something you can manufacture with image software. You can use
image software to blur portions of a photo when that result is
desired.

VIBRATION FREE - There is no mirror slap to create vibration.
Also, a leaf shutter vibrates less than a focal plane shutter. The
result is that you can take a photo at slow shutter speeds with
less blurring then with IDSLRs.

QUIET - The E-10 is quieter than IDSLRS as it does not have a
mirror slapping when you take a photo. This is a real advantage
when taking photos where there is a desire for quiet (e.g.
theaters, ceremonies, etc).

MULTI ANGLE LCD PREVIEW - This makes it much easier to take candid
photos of people. You can hold the E-10 at waist level and appear
to be fiddling with it and take a picture without the subject
knowing. The quietness of the E-10 is also a help. The LCD can
make it much easier to take photos from a low position or holding
the camera over your head. To have a multi angle LCD with preview
on an SLR is a real bonus. It can also help in composing your
photo as you see a miniature of your photo with two eyes.

PORTABLE QUALITY - The E-10 is a beautifully built camera with
superb ergonomics. Although, it is no lightweight when you
consider its wonderful build quality, fast F2:2.4 zoom lens and
built in flash it is quite light. I pack mine on my belt in a
holster camera bag. I can’t compare the ergonomics to the IDSLRs
as I have not used them. However, I have owned numerous 35mm SLRs
(including a Canon EOS1) and medium format cameras (Hasselblad,
Pentax 645) and the E-10 has the best ergonomics of any camera I
have owned.

LENSES - Where else can you get a sharp f2-2.4 35 to 140 zoom lens.
Where else can you buy extra lenses for about $1000 which will give
you a range from 28mm to 600mm at f2 to f2.8 .

PIXEL MAPPING - If you get a stuck pixel you don’t have to send it
in for repair. Just run pixel mapping.

Frank B

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G. Law said:

Frank B said:

I own an E-10 and take mostly scenic and still photos in relatively
decent light.. Therefore, the somewhat slow write times and low
light focusing issues are simply not a problem for me. After,
considering the purchase of an interchangeable lens digital SLR
(IDSLR) I’m pretty sure I will keep my E-10 and not buy a Canon 1D,
Canon D60, Fuji S2, Nikon D1x, Sigma or Nikon D100. Following are
my reasons which apply to the E-20 as well :

DUST - I have had my E-10 for more than a year and there is no sign
of dust on the CCD. I do not want a camera where I have to worry
each time I clean the dust that I might damage the CCD or color
filter. Despite protestations to the contrary by some owners of
IDSLRs there are numerous posts on each IDSLR forum citing
problems with dust. Maybe, Sigma has licked this problem, we will
see.

LEAF SHUTTER - The leaf shutter allows a flash synch speed of up
to 1/640 of a second with the built in flash. This means you can
use fill in flash at higher shutter speeds with the built in flash.
Also, it contributes to the dust free nature of the E-10, as high
speed focal plane shutters create dust.

DEPTH OF FIELD - The depth of field of the E-10 is about 2.6 times
that of a IDSLR. This means that at the same 35mm focal length
equivalent and the same aperture you always will get considerably
more depth of field with the E-10. Thus for a given depth of field
you can use a larger aperture with the E-10 and therefore a faster
shutter speed to avoid blurring due to camera shake. F5.6 on the
E-10 has approximately the same depth of field as a 35mm at f22. A
typical IDSLR at f5.6 would have approximately the same depth of
field as a 35mm at f10. Even at f2 the E-10 has approximately the
same depth of field as a 35mm at f8. Depth of field is not
something you can manufacture with image software. You can use
image software to blur portions of a photo when that result is
desired.

VIBRATION FREE - There is no mirror slap to create vibration.
Also, a leaf shutter vibrates less than a focal plane shutter. The
result is that you can take a photo at slow shutter speeds with
less blurring then with IDSLRs.

QUIET - The E-10 is quieter than IDSLRS as it does not have a
mirror slapping when you take a photo. This is a real advantage
when taking photos where there is a desire for quiet (e.g.
theaters, ceremonies, etc).

MULTI ANGLE LCD PREVIEW - This makes it much easier to take candid
photos of people. You can hold the E-10 at waist level and appear
to be fiddling with it and take a picture without the subject
knowing. The quietness of the E-10 is also a help. The LCD can
make it much easier to take photos from a low position or holding
the camera over your head. To have a multi angle LCD with preview
on an SLR is a real bonus. It can also help in composing your
photo as you see a miniature of your photo with two eyes.

PORTABLE QUALITY - The E-10 is a beautifully built camera with
superb ergonomics. Although, it is no lightweight when you
consider its wonderful build quality, fast F2:2.4 zoom lens and
built in flash it is quite light. I pack mine on my belt in a
holster camera bag. I can’t compare the ergonomics to the IDSLRs
as I have not used them. However, I have owned numerous 35mm SLRs
(including a Canon EOS1) and medium format cameras (Hasselblad,
Pentax 645) and the E-10 has the best ergonomics of any camera I
have owned.

LENSES - Where else can you get a sharp f2-2.4 35 to 140 zoom lens.
Where else can you buy extra lenses for about $1000 which will give
you a range from 28mm to 600mm at f2 to f2.8 .

PIXEL MAPPING - If you get a stuck pixel you don’t have to send it
in for repair. Just run pixel mapping.

Frank B

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Frank B said:

I own an E-10 and take mostly scenic and still photos in relatively
decent light.. Therefore, the somewhat slow write times and low
light focusing issues are simply not a problem for me. After,
considering the purchase of an interchangeable lens digital SLR
(IDSLR) I’m pretty sure I will keep my E-10 and not buy a Canon 1D,
Canon D60, Fuji S2, Nikon D1x, Sigma or Nikon D100. Following are
my reasons which apply to the E-20 as well :

DUST - I have had my E-10 for more than a year and there is no sign
of dust on the CCD. I do not want a camera where I have to worry
each time I clean the dust that I might damage the CCD or color
filter. Despite protestations to the contrary by some owners of
IDSLRs there are numerous posts on each IDSLR forum citing
problems with dust. Maybe, Sigma has licked this problem, we will
see.

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Frank B said:

LEAF SHUTTER - The leaf shutter allows a flash synch speed of up
to 1/640 of a second with the built in flash. This means you can
use fill in flash at higher shutter speeds with the built in flash.
Also, it contributes to the dust free nature of the E-10, as high
speed focal plane shutters create dust.

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Frank B said:

DEPTH OF FIELD - The depth of field of the E-10 is about 2.6 times
that of a IDSLR. This means that at the same 35mm focal length
equivalent and the same aperture you always will get considerably
more depth of field with the E-10. Thus for a given depth of field
you can use a larger aperture with the E-10 and therefore a faster
shutter speed to avoid blurring due to camera shake. F5.6 on the
E-10 has approximately the same depth of field as a 35mm at f22. A
typical IDSLR at f5.6 would have approximately the same depth of
field as a 35mm at f10. Even at f2 the E-10 has approximately the
same depth of field as a 35mm at f8. Depth of field is not
something you can manufacture with image software. You can use
image software to blur portions of a photo when that result is
desired.

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Frank B said:

VIBRATION FREE - There is no mirror slap to create vibration.
Also, a leaf shutter vibrates less than a focal plane shutter. The
result is that you can take a photo at slow shutter speeds with
less blurring then with IDSLRs.

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Frank B said:

QUIET - The E-10 is quieter than IDSLRS as it does not have a
mirror slapping when you take a photo. This is a real advantage
when taking photos where there is a desire for quiet (e.g.
theaters, ceremonies, etc).

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Frank B said:

MULTI ANGLE LCD PREVIEW - This makes it much easier to take candid
photos of people. You can hold the E-10 at waist level and appear
to be fiddling with it and take a picture without the subject
knowing. The quietness of the E-10 is also a help. The LCD can
make it much easier to take photos from a low position or holding
the camera over your head. To have a multi angle LCD with preview
on an SLR is a real bonus. It can also help in composing your
photo as you see a miniature of your photo with two eyes.

Click to expand...

Frank B said:

PORTABLE QUALITY - The E-10 is a beautifully built camera with
superb ergonomics. Although, it is no lightweight when you
consider its wonderful build quality, fast F2:2.4 zoom lens and
built in flash it is quite light. I pack mine on my belt in a
holster camera bag. I can’t compare the ergonomics to the IDSLRs
as I have not used them. However, I have owned numerous 35mm SLRs
(including a Canon EOS1) and medium format cameras (Hasselblad,
Pentax 645) and the E-10 has the best ergonomics of any camera I
have owned.

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Frank B said:

LENSES - Where else can you get a sharp f2-2.4 35 to 140 zoom lens.
Where else can you buy extra lenses for about $1000 which will give
you a range from 28mm to 600mm at f2 to f2.8 .

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Frank B said:

PIXEL MAPPING - If you get a stuck pixel you don’t have to send it
in for repair. Just run pixel mapping.

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G. Law said:

Frank B said:

I own an E-10 and take mostly scenic and still photos in relatively
decent light.. Therefore, the somewhat slow write times and low
light focusing issues are simply not a problem for me. After,
considering the purchase of an interchangeable lens digital SLR
(IDSLR) I’m pretty sure I will keep my E-10 and not buy a Canon 1D,
Canon D60, Fuji S2, Nikon D1x, Sigma or Nikon D100. Following are
my reasons which apply to the E-20 as well :

DUST - I have had my E-10 for more than a year and there is no sign
of dust on the CCD. I do not want a camera where I have to worry
each time I clean the dust that I might damage the CCD or color
filter. Despite protestations to the contrary by some owners of
IDSLRs there are numerous posts on each IDSLR forum citing
problems with dust. Maybe, Sigma has licked this problem, we will
see.

LEAF SHUTTER - The leaf shutter allows a flash synch speed of up
to 1/640 of a second with the built in flash. This means you can
use fill in flash at higher shutter speeds with the built in flash.
Also, it contributes to the dust free nature of the E-10, as high
speed focal plane shutters create dust.

DEPTH OF FIELD - The depth of field of the E-10 is about 2.6 times
that of a IDSLR. This means that at the same 35mm focal length
equivalent and the same aperture you always will get considerably
more depth of field with the E-10. Thus for a given depth of field
you can use a larger aperture with the E-10 and therefore a faster
shutter speed to avoid blurring due to camera shake. F5.6 on the
E-10 has approximately the same depth of field as a 35mm at f22. A
typical IDSLR at f5.6 would have approximately the same depth of
field as a 35mm at f10. Even at f2 the E-10 has approximately the
same depth of field as a 35mm at f8. Depth of field is not
something you can manufacture with image software. You can use
image software to blur portions of a photo when that result is
desired.

VIBRATION FREE - There is no mirror slap to create vibration.
Also, a leaf shutter vibrates less than a focal plane shutter. The
result is that you can take a photo at slow shutter speeds with
less blurring then with IDSLRs.

QUIET - The E-10 is quieter than IDSLRS as it does not have a
mirror slapping when you take a photo. This is a real advantage
when taking photos where there is a desire for quiet (e.g.
theaters, ceremonies, etc).

MULTI ANGLE LCD PREVIEW - This makes it much easier to take candid
photos of people. You can hold the E-10 at waist level and appear
to be fiddling with it and take a picture without the subject
knowing. The quietness of the E-10 is also a help. The LCD can
make it much easier to take photos from a low position or holding
the camera over your head. To have a multi angle LCD with preview
on an SLR is a real bonus. It can also help in composing your
photo as you see a miniature of your photo with two eyes.

PORTABLE QUALITY - The E-10 is a beautifully built camera with
superb ergonomics. Although, it is no lightweight when you
consider its wonderful build quality, fast F2:2.4 zoom lens and
built in flash it is quite light. I pack mine on my belt in a
holster camera bag. I can’t compare the ergonomics to the IDSLRs
as I have not used them. However, I have owned numerous 35mm SLRs
(including a Canon EOS1) and medium format cameras (Hasselblad,
Pentax 645) and the E-10 has the best ergonomics of any camera I
have owned.

LENSES - Where else can you get a sharp f2-2.4 35 to 140 zoom lens.
Where else can you buy extra lenses for about $1000 which will give
you a range from 28mm to 600mm at f2 to f2.8 .

PIXEL MAPPING - If you get a stuck pixel you don’t have to send it
in for repair. Just run pixel mapping.

Frank B

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Frank,

I concur whole-heartedly.

Also, the image quality that I get my E-10 is very good to say the
least. I get consistantly wonderful 10 x 15 prints from my local
lab, so I know the that 11 x 14 would be great (if their machine
would only go 11" wide) and I believe that 16 x 20 is not out of
the rhelm of the E-10.

It will be some time before I consider up grading my digital
hardware as my E-10 affords me all the capability that my business
requires at this time and the foreseeable future.

George

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James Sarantis said:

G. Law said:

Frank B said:

I own an E-10 and take mostly scenic and still photos in relatively
decent light.. Therefore, the somewhat slow write times and low
light focusing issues are simply not a problem for me. After,
considering the purchase of an interchangeable lens digital SLR
(IDSLR) I’m pretty sure I will keep my E-10 and not buy a Canon 1D,
Canon D60, Fuji S2, Nikon D1x, Sigma or Nikon D100. Following are
my reasons which apply to the E-20 as well :

DUST - I have had my E-10 for more than a year and there is no sign
of dust on the CCD. I do not want a camera where I have to worry
each time I clean the dust that I might damage the CCD or color
filter. Despite protestations to the contrary by some owners of
IDSLRs there are numerous posts on each IDSLR forum citing
problems with dust. Maybe, Sigma has licked this problem, we will
see.

LEAF SHUTTER - The leaf shutter allows a flash synch speed of up
to 1/640 of a second with the built in flash. This means you can
use fill in flash at higher shutter speeds with the built in flash.
Also, it contributes to the dust free nature of the E-10, as high
speed focal plane shutters create dust.

DEPTH OF FIELD - The depth of field of the E-10 is about 2.6 times
that of a IDSLR. This means that at the same 35mm focal length
equivalent and the same aperture you always will get considerably
more depth of field with the E-10. Thus for a given depth of field
you can use a larger aperture with the E-10 and therefore a faster
shutter speed to avoid blurring due to camera shake. F5.6 on the
E-10 has approximately the same depth of field as a 35mm at f22. A
typical IDSLR at f5.6 would have approximately the same depth of
field as a 35mm at f10. Even at f2 the E-10 has approximately the
same depth of field as a 35mm at f8. Depth of field is not
something you can manufacture with image software. You can use
image software to blur portions of a photo when that result is
desired.

VIBRATION FREE - There is no mirror slap to create vibration.
Also, a leaf shutter vibrates less than a focal plane shutter. The
result is that you can take a photo at slow shutter speeds with
less blurring then with IDSLRs.

QUIET - The E-10 is quieter than IDSLRS as it does not have a
mirror slapping when you take a photo. This is a real advantage
when taking photos where there is a desire for quiet (e.g.
theaters, ceremonies, etc).

MULTI ANGLE LCD PREVIEW - This makes it much easier to take candid
photos of people. You can hold the E-10 at waist level and appear
to be fiddling with it and take a picture without the subject
knowing. The quietness of the E-10 is also a help. The LCD can
make it much easier to take photos from a low position or holding
the camera over your head. To have a multi angle LCD with preview
on an SLR is a real bonus. It can also help in composing your
photo as you see a miniature of your photo with two eyes.

PORTABLE QUALITY - The E-10 is a beautifully built camera with
superb ergonomics. Although, it is no lightweight when you
consider its wonderful build quality, fast F2:2.4 zoom lens and
built in flash it is quite light. I pack mine on my belt in a
holster camera bag. I can’t compare the ergonomics to the IDSLRs
as I have not used them. However, I have owned numerous 35mm SLRs
(including a Canon EOS1) and medium format cameras (Hasselblad,
Pentax 645) and the E-10 has the best ergonomics of any camera I
have owned.

LENSES - Where else can you get a sharp f2-2.4 35 to 140 zoom lens.
Where else can you buy extra lenses for about $1000 which will give
you a range from 28mm to 600mm at f2 to f2.8 .

PIXEL MAPPING - If you get a stuck pixel you don’t have to send it
in for repair. Just run pixel mapping.

Frank B

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I agree too. I was mulling over whether or not selling and going to
the D60. I think I'm going to keep mine and continue to enjoy it.
Then I'll wait and see what Oly has to offer in the way of a true
upgrade.

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Jono Slack said:

Having just bought a D1X, I feel it's incumbent on me to start a
flame war here by answering your post. So, here goes.

Frank B said:

I own an E-10 and take mostly scenic and still photos in relatively
decent light.. Therefore, the somewhat slow write times and low
light focusing issues are simply not a problem for me. After,
considering the purchase of an interchangeable lens digital SLR
(IDSLR) I’m pretty sure I will keep my E-10 and not buy a Canon 1D,
Canon D60, Fuji S2, Nikon D1x, Sigma or Nikon D100. Following are
my reasons which apply to the E-20 as well :

DUST - I have had my E-10 for more than a year and there is no sign
of dust on the CCD. I do not want a camera where I have to worry
each time I clean the dust that I might damage the CCD or color
filter. Despite protestations to the contrary by some owners of
IDSLRs there are numerous posts on each IDSLR forum citing
problems with dust. Maybe, Sigma has licked this problem, we will
see.

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Absolutely right - I'm having nightmares already.

Jono Slack said:

LEAF SHUTTER - The leaf shutter allows a flash synch speed of up
to 1/640 of a second with the built in flash. This means you can
use fill in flash at higher shutter speeds with the built in flash.
Also, it contributes to the dust free nature of the E-10, as high
speed focal plane shutters create dust.

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Completely right - and in 18 months use of the e10 I never once
found that 1/640th was not enough

Jono Slack said:

DEPTH OF FIELD - The depth of field of the E-10 is about 2.6 times
that of a IDSLR. This means that at the same 35mm focal length
equivalent and the same aperture you always will get considerably
more depth of field with the E-10. Thus for a given depth of field
you can use a larger aperture with the E-10 and therefore a faster
shutter speed to avoid blurring due to camera shake. F5.6 on the
E-10 has approximately the same depth of field as a 35mm at f22. A
typical IDSLR at f5.6 would have approximately the same depth of
field as a 35mm at f10. Even at f2 the E-10 has approximately the
same depth of field as a 35mm at f8. Depth of field is not
something you can manufacture with image software. You can use
image software to blur portions of a photo when that result is
desired.

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Even more important - this is a serious issue, and for still life
and macro photography in particular it's a huge advantage.

Jono Slack said:

VIBRATION FREE - There is no mirror slap to create vibration.
Also, a leaf shutter vibrates less than a focal plane shutter. The
result is that you can take a photo at slow shutter speeds with
less blurring then with IDSLRs.

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How can I disagree

Jono Slack said:

QUIET - The E-10 is quieter than IDSLRS as it does not have a
mirror slapping when you take a photo. This is a real advantage
when taking photos where there is a desire for quiet (e.g.
theaters, ceremonies, etc).

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Many have spent a fortune on Leica rangefinder cameras, simply for
the quietness - the E10 is considerably quiter (as long as you turn
off that damned beep).

Jono Slack said:

MULTI ANGLE LCD PREVIEW - This makes it much easier to take candid
photos of people. You can hold the E-10 at waist level and appear
to be fiddling with it and take a picture without the subject
knowing. The quietness of the E-10 is also a help. The LCD can
make it much easier to take photos from a low position or holding
the camera over your head. To have a multi angle LCD with preview
on an SLR is a real bonus. It can also help in composing your
photo as you see a miniature of your photo with two eyes.

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Didn't use it much as the quietness served the same purpose, but
it's certainly usefull for taking very low angled shots of things
without lying on the ground.

Jono Slack said:

PORTABLE QUALITY - The E-10 is a beautifully built camera with
superb ergonomics. Although, it is no lightweight when you
consider its wonderful build quality, fast F2:2.4 zoom lens and
built in flash it is quite light. I pack mine on my belt in a
holster camera bag. I can’t compare the ergonomics to the IDSLRs
as I have not used them. However, I have owned numerous 35mm SLRs
(including a Canon EOS1) and medium format cameras (Hasselblad,
Pentax 645) and the E-10 has the best ergonomics of any camera I
have owned.

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Couldn't agree more - the ergonomics are great

Jono Slack said:

LENSES - Where else can you get a sharp f2-2.4 35 to 140 zoom lens.
Where else can you buy extra lenses for about $1000 which will give
you a range from 28mm to 600mm at f2 to f2.8 .

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Never could get on with the tele-converters as I like to zoom, but
the standard lense itself and the Wcon are both great.

Jono Slack said:

PIXEL MAPPING - If you get a stuck pixel you don’t have to send it
in for repair. Just run pixel mapping.

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As you say!

Huh - not much of a flamer. I have reasons for my D1X, but as I've
said before, I'll certainly be keeping my E10

kind regards
jono slack
--
Jono Slack
http://www.slack.co.uk

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Beth said:

Beth wrote:

I read your subject, Jono, and wondered what you'd be posting.
Thought maybe you'd post one of your new D1X rooster/chicken shots
and say, "That's why." But as always the consummate gentleman, Jono
comes through making us all wonder why he EVER bought a D1X. Well,
let me tell you. Here are a couple reasons I can think might
explain it...

No wait time for the camera to turn on and wake up.
Fast shooting with no wait time for shots to write to the media.
The feel of quality.
Beautiful, noise-free photos.

What did I leave out, Jono?

These are just a few I read on the Nikon forum. It isn't healthy to
venture over there. The more you know, the more tempting it gets.
But NO, I can't afford it! "Maybe my coworkers will buy me one as a
retirement present," I think loudly. Ya, RIGHT!!

Did I take the bait well enough?

--
Olympus E-10, TCON, MCON, WCON and Fl-40
Gallery: http://www.pbase.com/galleries/cokids

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Frank B said:

Anyway, isn't what you did called bigamy..

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Beth said:

Beth wrote:

I read your subject, Jono, and wondered what you'd be posting.
Thought maybe you'd post one of your new D1X rooster/chicken shots
and say, "That's why." But as always the consummate gentleman, Jono
comes through making us all wonder why he EVER bought a D1X. Well,
let me tell you. Here are a couple reasons I can think might
explain it...

No wait time for the camera to turn on and wake up.
Fast shooting with no wait time for shots to write to the media.
The feel of quality.
Beautiful, noise-free photos.

What did I leave out, Jono?

These are just a few I read on the Nikon forum. It isn't healthy to
venture over there. The more you know, the more tempting it gets.
But NO, I can't afford it! "Maybe my coworkers will buy me one as a
retirement present," I think loudly. Ya, RIGHT!!

Did I take the bait well enough?

--
Olympus E-10, TCON, MCON, WCON and Fl-40
Gallery: http://www.pbase.com/galleries/cokids

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Veniamin Kostitsin II said:

Hi Jono,

i have to agree ... i most certainly will be buying a new (probably
nikon-based) body this year (unless i switch to contax and will
have to rethink my work completely) ... but this does not mean that
i am going to part with my E-10 ... in most cases i even will not
need the extra resolution (after all 6MP is not that much more than
4MP even if you take the noise issue in consideration) however i am
in constant need for higher ISO. and although i use the 320 on E-10
quite often i would need at least 800 ... even if it would be as
noisy as the 320 on the E-10.

D1x is an excellent body, i rent it out now and then, but we will
see what comes soon. i like the F100 body i call my own .. if the
D100 will be of a comparable build i will be happy. i am still not
thrilled about the FOV-multiplier, but guess that i will have to
come to terms with it, since contax does not have real wide angles
either :-(



well ... i love my E-10

cheers

veniamin kostitsin
http://www.digitalimage.at/

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Frank B said:

You had me worried for a minute! If I could justify two cameras I
would have a D1x or 1d too. Maybe I can rationalize it. However,
I probably would become schizophrenic trying to decide which camera
to take with me.

Anyway, isn't what you did called bigamy..

Frank B

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snip (it was too long)--Jono Slack http://www.slack.co.uk

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Jason Busch said:

Frank B said:

Anyway, isn't what you did called bigamy..

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Hek dern it. Yep. Maybe even werse. God knows you caint mix them
Nikerns with them Olympurse people. Jeeesh.
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'I do just about everything in my CCDs...'

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My Website: http://e10club.topcities.com/

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Veniamin Kostitsin II said:

Hi Jono,

i have to agree ... i most certainly will be buying a new (probably
nikon-based) body this year (unless i switch to contax and will
have to rethink my work completely) ... but this does not mean that
i am going to part with my E-10 ... in most cases i even will not
need the extra resolution (after all 6MP is not that much more than
4MP even if you take the noise issue in consideration) however i am
in constant need for higher ISO. and although i use the 320 on E-10
quite often i would need at least 800 ... even if it would be as
noisy as the 320 on the E-10.

D1x is an excellent body, i rent it out now and then, but we will
see what comes soon. i like the F100 body i call my own .. if the
D100 will be of a comparable build i will be happy. i am still not
thrilled about the FOV-multiplier, but guess that i will have to
come to terms with it, since contax does not have real wide angles
either :-(



well ... i love my E-10

cheers

veniamin kostitsin
http://www.digitalimage.at/

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Veniamin Kostitsin II said:

Hi Jono,



well ... i love my E-10

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Jono Slack said:

Hi Veniamin

Lovely shot - the ISO was an issue with me as well.

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Jono Slack said:

I don't know what the D100 will be like, but I looked at an F80,
and it just didn't 'do that thing' for me!

I've given up on the Contax - over here it was going to be twice as
expensive as the D1X, and then the lenses cost a bomb as well.

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Jono Slack said:

Joe Hoddinot pointed out to me that the sensor size in all the
Nikon D cameras is the same, so they could easily produce matched
lenses if they wanted to - there must be a market for a couple of
wide angle zooms?

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Jono Slack said:

the real clincher was reading a couple of good reviews of the Sigma
15-30 - it's not much of a range, but at least it really is wide
angle.

It wasn't for image quality - it's nice not having the noise on
screen, but it never caused me any difficulty in prints, so what
the hell.

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Jono Slack said:

I thought Frank's post was really good.

keep 'em coming!

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Jono Slack said:

kind regards
jono slack

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Frank B said:

What a beautiful photo! The exposure and light are just wonderful.

Frank B

Veniamin Kostitsin II said:

Hi Jono,

i have to agree ... i most certainly will be buying a new (probably
nikon-based) body this year (unless i switch to contax and will
have to rethink my work completely) ... but this does not mean that
i am going to part with my E-10 ... in most cases i even will not
need the extra resolution (after all 6MP is not that much more than
4MP even if you take the noise issue in consideration) however i am
in constant need for higher ISO. and although i use the 320 on E-10
quite often i would need at least 800 ... even if it would be as
noisy as the 320 on the E-10.

D1x is an excellent body, i rent it out now and then, but we will
see what comes soon. i like the F100 body i call my own .. if the
D100 will be of a comparable build i will be happy. i am still not
thrilled about the FOV-multiplier, but guess that i will have to
come to terms with it, since contax does not have real wide angles
either :-(



well ... i love my E-10

cheers

veniamin kostitsin
http://www.digitalimage.at/

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Diane B said:

Veniamin Kostitsin II said:

Hi Jono,



well ... i love my E-10

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I came into this conversation late, but I certainly do really like
the photo.

diane

--
Diane B
http://www.pbase.com/picnic/galleries
B/W lover, but color is seducing me

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