Ken,
Oh, I am still in a quandry. The IS-3 with the Adapter is an idea I might
have to try. I was looking for a full-blown SLR though.
I'm so confused.................
BTW, no, my scanner does not do MF. I have no intention of going that
route. Can't do it. Can't see it. Can't try it.
Tom
> Tom?
>
> Changing your domain name should be deterent enough, don't you
> think?
>
> Seriously, I have to suggest that with the 300mm teleconverter
> for the IS-3 you actually have a very good AF camera. I love
> the IS-3 for the snappy autofocus, ergonomics and size/weight.
> I spent a lot of time/effort researching AF cameras as a
> migration away from the OMs. I looked at both the Canons and
> the Nikons and came away with the conclusion that the F5/F100
> are about the finest choices one could make in 35mm cameras.
> Granted, they are a bit pudgy, but the ergonomics seem a bit
> better for me--along with the viewfinders.
>
> I'd start heavily using the IS-3 and ignore the other brands for
> a while yet. It really does have about the fastest AF out
> there. Also, stick a G40 on the camera and load some Fuji
> Professional 800 and you've got flash exposure covered for these
> soccer matches too.
>
> Shoot the season with the IS-3 and learn more about what it is
> that you really want in a new AF camera. Chances are, that
> there isn't anything that Canon or Nikon can do for you that the
> IS-3 can't. The IS-3 truely is a wonder of a wonderbrick. The
> lens is also VERY good.
>
> Personally? I love the F5/F100 and would go Nikon in a
> heartbeat, but with digital looming over our shoulders, I'm
> leaning towards an autofocus medium format system like the
> Mamiya or Contax.
>
> Your scanner DOES do medium format, doesn't it???????
>
> Oh, rats, there goes another $6000.
>
> KN
>
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