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Hi Dirk and gang,
I just wanted to report that my brand-new N1 has arrived, and the second roll of Elitechrome is halfway through !
Initial feelings are - it is large, but very similar in size and weight to my (now sold) EOS 3 and 28-135 IS lens, but a LOT more confidence inspiring in its build. I can see why people say that the Canon is faster for sports and reportage etc, but as a personal opinion, up to this point, I feel this is exactly the right camera for what I am doing now, and it will allow me a more considered pace of photographic life. I LOVE the manual/AF instant switch, and even with my declining eyesight, the FX-1 screen helps me to focus and tweak the AF as required. The whole solid feel of the combination (with the 24-85) gives me the feeling I used to get when hefting a Leicaflex SL Mot with all the big glass on.
Now I can't wait for the arrival of the 75-300, but first I have to find one at the right price.
But in the meantime, my thanks again to all who advised me on this camera, especially Dirk, Simon Lamb and Phil Rudge. You were right, guys.
More later. I am on tenterhooks for the first box of trannies.
Albest, Robin
I just wanted to report that my brand-new N1 has arrived, and the second roll of Elitechrome is halfway through !
Initial feelings are - it is large, but very similar in size and weight to my (now sold) EOS 3 and 28-135 IS lens, but a LOT more confidence inspiring in its build. I can see why people say that the Canon is faster for sports and reportage etc, but as a personal opinion, up to this point, I feel this is exactly the right camera for what I am doing now, and it will allow me a more considered pace of photographic life. I LOVE the manual/AF instant switch, and even with my declining eyesight, the FX-1 screen helps me to focus and tweak the AF as required. The whole solid feel of the combination (with the 24-85) gives me the feeling I used to get when hefting a Leicaflex SL Mot with all the big glass on.
Now I can't wait for the arrival of the 75-300, but first I have to find one at the right price.
But in the meantime, my thanks again to all who advised me on this camera, especially Dirk, Simon Lamb and Phil Rudge. You were right, guys.
More later. I am on tenterhooks for the first box of trannies.
Albest, Robin