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From: David J Taylor on 13 Feb 2010 01:33
"Peter" <peternew(a)nospamoptonline.net> wrote in message
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> The problem with an articulated viewing screen on a professional, or
> prosumer camera, is that at present it might not be strong enough to
> stand up under the abuse that many put their cameras through. I am an
> equipment abuser. My D300 is currently being repaired because I damaged
> it in use. Fortunately I have two backups.
>
> --
> Peter

Yes, I can see that, although the Nikon one I have can be firmly parked
against the body in either the viewing or the reverse (LCD to body)
protected position. Not providing a swivel reduces the value of Live
View, in my view.

David

From: ransley on 13 Feb 2010 09:13
On Feb 12, 12:14 pm, Wolfgang Weisselberg <ozcvgt...(a)sneakemail.com>
wrote:
> ransley <Mark_Rans...(a)Yahoo.com> wrote:
> > On Feb 12, 2:06 am, jenneylist <jenneyl...(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> >> Canon EOS 550D, New 18-megapixel Camera with Full HD...http://www.techespot.com/2010/02/canon-eos-550d-new-18-megapixel-dslr...
> > Marketing folks,
>
> Of course.  Name a better way to survive as a company.
>
> > more and more mp that is not going to improve a
> > photo,
>
> Well, some people are already outclassed by an Agfa Clack.
> But for those that need the pixels, nothing but more pixels can
> stand in --- and for the rest, they aren't going to hurt.
>
> > I have a T1i and read reviews my T1i is not noticeably better
> > than an xsi, and some reviews down graded it.
>
> Be sure to "down"grade your T1i for an xsi and cash in on the
> price difference.
>
> > The mass public thinks
> > "more mp just means better"
>
> And for DSLRs, that is still true.
>
> > It just means hard drives and cards fill
> > faster for most people.
>
> Come on, a 1TB hard drive is peanuts today.
>
> > Now a 5D by FF design is noticeably better.
>
> Better by what measure and for whom?  Surely not for someone owning
> much EF-S glass and enjoying the extra reach crop cameras give ...
>
> -Wolfgang

Whats a matter, camera sales slow, because you sound like a camera
salesman, full of a bs sales pitch.
From: Wolfgang Weisselberg on 13 Feb 2010 12:47
ransley <Mark_Ransley(a)Yahoo.com> wrote:

[snip]

> Whats a matter, camera sales slow, because you sound like a camera
> salesman, full of a bs sales pitch.

Sorry for taking your words at face value and not recognizing
you were merely venting your frustration over whatever bugs you
and didn't actually mean the things you said.

-Wolfgang
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