I've owned and used both. And while the 3 may be technically lighter, it's only a couple of ounces, not really a significant amount especially if you have a booster or battery pack attached. The 3 is noticably faster at autofocus, and it will autofocus at f/8, which the 1n won't. It has ECF, which may or not be useful to you, and it has the same weatherprrofing as the 1n.
The 3 is not a quiet camera in comparison to the Elans, but then neither are any of the 1's. Tom P. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe B." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 5:56 PM Subject: EOS Focusing speed etc 1n vs 3 > I've got what I think is a basic grasp of the differences between the 1n and the 3. > > The 3 is lighter and newer and I assume some things will reflect its relative newness, like faster af and the multiple focusing points. > > While I like the solid and heavy pro style cameras, and while I think the weight may help a bit with slow handheld shots in low light, I also like lighter zippier cameras too. I don't bash equipment around and I don't use it in war zones or dangerous environments so strictly speaking I don't NEED a pro type body, but I find that they tend to be designed in a way I like with more emphasis on simplicity. But I also don't need the ultimate in af speed- I don't shoot sports or rapidly moving peope or pbjects most of the time. But there is still something rather nice about having a fast and responsive af system anyway. The only special needs I have re focusing would be the ability to autofocus reliably in poor light, or backlit conditions. Similarly a metering system that works well in low light is a good thing for me- I mean sensitivity rather than the ability to handle seriously backlit scenes- I wouldn't rely on matrix type metering there. Eye-controlled focusing is not be a s > ignificant factor for me either way. Loudness might be a consideration if there is a difference. > > * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
