Subject: "pro"-models and pop-up flash [24] Dear Thomas >I am going to buy a new body ....... FE2. I do not need 117 fancy exposure programs, >but I do need the following: Autofocus, compatibility >with Series E lenses, manual override of everything(!),...... >My primary use will be shooting people interactions, children, >etc in all climates and weather conditions >with the option of using fill- flash. I do not intent to carry a >camera with a mounted flash with me everywhere. >Does anyone have good advice/suggestions? And more generally: I would go for the F70, although there are rumors that it is going to be replaced by the F100. If you are looking at an AF then, you are stuck with the 100+ programs, but you don't have to use them, just because it is there. The fact that you want pop up flash and use you old AIS lenses means that you have only two choices: F601 (N6006 in the USA) or F70 (N70 in the USA) The F601 is older and slower, flash is 1 guide less, 13 or something like that, but handles like the FE/FM 2's that you are familiar with. Understand that the F70 can be a little confusing at first as compared to the F601, but then, as far as I am concern, ANY AF is confusing! Personally I am getting the F70 to use as an expensive point and shoot camera! Armed with a 28-200mm, it a great traveling and kiddy shoot camera. Anything more serious, I am taking out my FM2 or EL! Kwok Shiung Singapore
