It's a head shaker for me. I like lighter bodies because they
are easier to work with over long periods. I like heavy bodies
because they damp vibrations a lot better than the light ones
I've used. I use both. I do intend to test drive an MZ-S before
I buy one. At $999.95 (US$) it behooves me to be sure before I
spend that amount of money on a camera body.
Len
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> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
> Chris Brogden
> Sent: Monday, April 16, 2001 3:02 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: MZ-S and Camera Weight
>
>
> On Mon, 16 Apr 2001, dick graham wrote:
>
> > I have noticed that since the MZ-S was introduced
> that a few people have
> > felt concern over it's small size and light weight.
> [snip]
> > It would seem to me that if I was a
> pro-photographer out in the field,
> > the new MZ-S, with it's light weight and rugged
> construction, would be
> > very appealing .
>
> It's hard to say until we've actually handled the
> camera. I like heavier
> bodies not because of any American masochistic
> tendencies, but because for
> durability I prefer the qualities of metal over
> polycarbonates. Plastics
> are good in many ways, but I still prefer a good
> metal-bodied camera,
> preferably without a plastic coating. I find the
> F100 to be a wonderful
> camera in terms of build quality, but it's too heavy
> for my liking. The
> LX is just about right for my tastes. I like the
> idea of the MZ-S being
> lighter than the F100, but I don't want it to be
> *too* light, as I'll be
> suspicious of its toughness. I'm extremely cautious
> with my equipment,
> but I still want something that can take some
> reasonable bumps and knocks
> if they ever occur.
>
> chris
>
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