C> How is the control layout different from the 5D, 20D, 1D(s)(II)(n)?
C> all have one small wheelie thingy in the front and one large wheelie thingy
C> in the back and a little push-button thingy to trip the shutter.... Perhaps
Try changing exposure, metering or AF modes, ISO setting. 5D, 20D and cheaper
bodies have this mode dial on the left. Cheapest bodies have it on the
right (but Rebel ain't a camera). Pro series has most common controls
on the left of prism, but as buttons. Cheaper series has the
iso/af/... controls on the right of prism (but every body in a
different place or arrangement - from D30, D60, 10D, 20D - they all
differ). If you want to change ISO or AF mode, which is done by
pushing the button and rotating the rear dial, you need almost a third
hand. It's awkward. Especially when you have a big 1.5kg or more lens
attached. And in the prosumer models, you still _don't_ see the ISO/WB
in the viewfinder. Another thing - on/off switch. With all the
prosumer bodies, it migrated all over the camera. I remember as far
back as the first ever EOS body, on/off switch was in awkward
position that actually changed with each model. Nikon (and Pentax) has
always had it right next to the shutter release, which is the most
natural place.
If I pick up a good DSLR I fully expect to be able to shoot with it
fully one minute later at most. Not still figuring out which one of the two
ambiguous switches on the back of the D60 both labelled on/off is for
turning it on and which is just for locking the command dial.
Good light!
fra
