Mon Jul 02, 2007 4:12 am
I agree with Barri. I use a Minolta A2 when I need this type thing, and love the quality of it's LCD.
Since Canon has introduced one on the MkIII, it might become more of a standard feature in the next model or two. It seems a sensible update to the next XT"?" model, since the XTi has anti-dust prevention. But this may depend on user feedback now that the MkIII is out, but I'm only guessing.
Personally, I felt the best thing about the old C330 (and similar medium formats) was the size of the screen. The small view of the ziggy wasn't large enough to tell focus with. I understand you'll focus and leave it, but you'll need to focus at least once. And it's not convenient enough to pull on, and off. Without being able to visually check your focus in auto mode, you could easily end up with every shot blurred. I love gadgets as much as anyone, but still feel it's pretty useless. Dollar for dollar, I think most people would enjoy another lens, or angle finder and Lensbaby much more. I haven't tried an angle finder since I wear glasses too, but focusing would have to be much better with one.