My E-10 has a bright finder, probably brighter than 1-4 screen with a F2.8
lens. I can also manual focus it at night with a 40W light bulb for the room
illumination and I wear glasses. The E-10 you experienced must have some
problem, the camera must be properly turn on otherwise the aperture is fully
closed at F11.
C.H.Ling
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mickey Trageser" <mickeytr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Hi all,
> I was strolling through Circuit City (a mega electronics store) when I
spied
> the E-10 dangling from a security tether out in the open on a digital
camera
> display. Picked it up to have a look. First impression was that it had a
> reserved appearance, not brash and overstated like the Sony stuff.
> Reasonable weight with a balance similar to the IS-20, but a bit larger
and
> heavier. Handling was ok. I was not able to truly work it's features. Once
> batteries were loaded, it cried out for the memory card, but the sales
folk
> were 'unable' to provide one. Perhaps because I did not have my credit
card
> afixed to my forehead... So, while I could zoom, I could not get the AF to
> work, but the MF functioned when selected. Also could not fire the shutter
> or flash. My general vibes with the camera were good, but one thing the
> memory card wouldn't fix- the viewfinder is not very bright, and eclipses
> easily without perfect eye alignment. I'm sure this would be a big
> consideration if I had been wearing my glasses vice contacts. The lack of
> brightness surprised me, as the front lens element is large like a big
light
> scoop. Yet the viewfinder is smaller than the IS-20 and dimmer than any of
> my OM bodies with the Tamron 28-200 3.8-5.6 zoom lens.
>
> Circuit City's price is $1,999. No bargain here, but if you want to handle
> one for yourself, they're out there.
>
> -Mickey
>
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