The review I just read stated something to the effect of: polycarbonate body on an aluminum chassis with magnesium alloy side top and bottom panels for added strength.
Tom, shouldn't you be photographing scantily-clad models today? Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Pål Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Tom wrote: > > > > Ha! The 10D is metal too. > > > > > > REPLY: > > Isn't this just another case of canons Classic metal scam > > job? Ultra cheap plastic body with a thin cosmetic metal > > film on top? Like the Elan 7 or the AE-1 etc..... > > I don't know, I haven't seen many pics of the metal parts of various > cameras. Here's a pic of the 10D: > > http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos10d/page3.asp > > In any case, it's a pretty solid camera. > > tv > > >