Hi Alin,

Alin Flaider <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> schrieb am 06.06.2003, 08:54:20:

> AS> - the *ist D is solid - much more solid than the *ist, and also heavier,
> AS> but not heavy. The body seems to be made of magnesium alloy or something 
> AS> like that.
> 
>   This is good news. Will make those 10D deserters think twice before
>   jumping boats.

"Mechanically as solid as the Canon 10D" is not a very strong selling
point, or?

> AS> -the batteries do not last long
> 
>   Let's hope this is a premature conclusion. All other DSLRs have come
>   to master very well the energy budget, surpassing the similar film
>   cameras.

Like it has been previously discussed here, AA batteries are not best
fitted to the power demands of a DSLR.  Yes, they are abundant and
cheap, but what good is that if I need 3-4 sets a day?

Cheers,
Boz

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