in my case, it's because the current bodies don't provide the functions i
need to make pictures that i was in a position to capture, but the body
didn't do what i needed. two things are 1) focus tracking as the object
moves about in the frame. Canon and Nikon's high end offerings do it. the
*istD works this way only if you keep the sensor that locked focus on the
subject, and 2) much larger buffer and faster write speed. for 1), ever try
to track a flying bird and keep it in focus with a long lens? i use an FA*
400/5.6 for this and it's a bit too long, but you need it for eagles over
water. a FA* 300/4.5 would be ideal for this kind of work, but by the time i
found that out, they weren't available in the US anymore. for 2), the usual
way to shoot small active birds is to be in continuous mode and snap a frame
whenever i anticipate an interesting pose. this could be 15 or 20 snaps in a
one minute period. the camera can't possibly do this, while there are 4
other cameras that can easily do this, and a couple that come close.
Herb...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 7:33 PM
Subject: Re: Rumors About Pentax's Future
The most basic reason is because with hobbies one is involved for the fun
of it. I enjoy photography, both the art side of it and the equipment
side. I don't need a *justifiable* reason for a hobby or hobby related
purchase to you or anyone else. Just a reason. Got it smart boy? :)
