After using a Digital Rebel for over a year, I sold it and all my
EOS-mount lenses. I was not dissatisfied with the quality of the
sensor or the lenses, but I originally bought the DR because I could
use my Zuikos on it with an adapter. And I did. BUT ...
The DR (and all the other DSLR's I've seen) have dim viewfinders and
no focusing aids such as microprism or split image. The VF's are also
small (especially compared to my OM-1's). My eyesight is not bad for
my age, but I had challenges getting critical focus with several of my
Zuikos on the small, dim, matte screen. That, plus the general bulk of
the gear, brought me back to my OM-1's, rangefinders, and medium
format. I put most of the proceeds of the sales into a very nice used
Hasselblad. (Doesn't help with the bulk problem, but it's a higher
class of bulk)
I've not gone off digital -- it's too handy to ignore. I picked up a
Panasonic Lumix FZ20 to 'rent' for the next year or so while I watch
the digital world unfold.
I don't think I'll return to DSLR's until they produce models with
improved built-in, or even better, interchangeable, viewing screens.
AF is nice for many things, but I want to be able to manually focus
with some accuracy. I fear I may be waiting a long time for this to
happen. Most shooters seem to be too happy with AF to complain.
Ah well. I'm happy to be shooting Oly and Hassy, and the Lumix is no slouch ...
Gene
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