"I guess that the fact that the new DSLRs aren't at all operationally like the old film cameras you cite and that many DSLR owners were brought up on makes convenience features and their ease of access important. And all the more important when there is only one control wheel to adjust even the basic
shooting parameters/functions. Most old cameras were easy to use, they had an aperture ring on the lens and a shutter speed dial on the body which were both easy to access and control at all times. This is what is appealing to me about the RD-1, it's just a pity that it's somewhat over-priced for it's spec. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ " I also think that most people trust their meter for most shots as in program mode or use Av mode. I suspect that very few folks want to modify both Tv and Av INDEPENDENTLY and QUICKLY for MANY pictures. The rarity of all three conditions makes the "one dial" body marketable. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
