Hi Adam
I?ve got all the drives, both of the motors and Winder2. I can confirm that
the MD 2 sounds even better then the MD1, and due to professional look, the
MD2 is slightly bigger. I must admit I prefer the look when its coupled
with a black camera body, and if you add a descent looking lens, nobody will
suspect you for having old fashion stuff.
One of the problems I?ve had with my Winder is that the battery chamber
breaks. The battery part of the winder itself is made of some kind of
plastic, and in my item this plastic is broken in the end where you insert
the battery. My motors give me much more confidence, since the exterior is
all metal. Anyway, the winder is only used for experimental things now, and
the MD 2 is by far preferred. The MD1 is never leaving the closet.
Markus
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On
Behalf Of Adam Long
Sent: 6. august 2003 12:22
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] ] MD2 vs Winder 2
I have just downloaded a clip from C.H. Ling's site. Although its a MD1 not
2, the noise is much better. I think a lot is due to the fact a single frame
is advanced in half the time.
No doubt the MD2 would be even better.
My concern is partly due to image - I've just started getting a few
commisions. Turning up with just a tatty champagne 4ti has lead to a few
funny looks and 'I used to have a camera like that' comments. (they didn't).
Adding a winder at least makes the camera a bit bigger (people seem to
expect a pro's camera to be bigger than their own). However the winder 2
makes a very 'amateur' sound!!! It doesn't bother me but it seems these
people feel they need to be impressed to get their money's worth.
I also like the idea of having the drive on the camera and the power in my
pocket (handheld) or in my hand as a cable release for macro work with a
tripod. And then there's the portrait release, and motorized rewind (to
impress the client of course!). So lots of reasons other than just 5fps.
Final question - does anyone know if it mates to the camera any more
securely than a winder? Especially for macro the 'play' in the system is
annoying.
Or perhaps I need a 65-116 and 80f4 (with tripod mount) instead of my
90f2.5 - I'm sure I can justify it somehow!
Adam
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