In a message dated 8/17/00 "Keith Berry" <k.berry@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
<< I've been impressed by List members' favourable comments about it,
but
although I haven't seen one in real life, I've looked at pictures of the
iS
3(000)and have wondered just what you do to hold it securely, the left
side
of the body being missing and replaced with a smooth-looking surface
with no
obvious finger holds. If I see one in a shop I'll ask for a feel. >>
I have had an IS-10 for several years and recently bought a used IS-2.
The IS-10 was strictly a family P&S camera. I got the IS-2 cheap with
hopes of some serious usage and have not been at all disapointed. I did
have one shot I got last year with the IS-10 at Monterey Historics
recently published but it was converted to grayscale from color (for a
mostly B&W race program). I like these little things for AF grab shot
cameras where I may not have time to focus my OMs (pit lane, paddock,
and car show work). I really want an IS-3 someday as I understand they
are better than the -2 for AF. BTW, I have not used the IS-10 since I
got the -2 and may consider selling or trading it but I don't think it
is worth much. Family P&S duty is now the domain of my wife's Stylus
Epic (another excellent little gem).
As I have posted before, at this year's NASCAR Winston Cup race at Sears
Point I met a guy who was a media credentialled working pro in the
photographer's tent who used nothing but IS-3s. He had three of 'em but
one was sick so all he had with were two. He swore by them and said he
really didn't need anything longer than 300mm (he had adapter lenses)
and could care less what he gets his shots with, provided he gets them.
He liked the IS-3s because he didn't have to carry a camera bag or
backpack, just a vest to hold adapter lenses and film with the IS-3s
hanging from straps.
Anyway, I have never found holding the IS cameras securely to be a
problem. Others here have highly recommended the grip strap (or whatever
it is called) but I have yet to get one. I support/stabilize the camera
with my left hand just as I would an OM. My hand fits the right side
grip very nicely and when shooting with both hands have never had any
trouble. Do go try one, you might just like it. They are an Olympus
after all...;-)
Mike Veglia
Motor Sport Visions Photography
http://www.motorsportvisions.com
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