Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/18

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Fiber optics? I don't think so...
From: Daniel Ridings <daniel.ridings@muspro.uio.no>
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2003 19:23:52 +0200 (MEST)
References: <r02000100-1026-3C35CFCCD10D11D7A444000393D465D8@[10.0.1.3]> <5.2.0.9.2.20030818122414.033d41b8@mail.infoave.net>

> I decided on the 10D instead of the 1Ds because of the size.  That 1Ds is a
> monster of a camera.  Compare these sizes:
> Canon 1Ds  55.9 ounces, 6.1 x 6.2 x 3.2
> Canon 10D  30.9 ounces, 5.9 x 4.2 x 3
> Leica R9     28 ounces, 6.25 x 4 x 2.5

I've never handled one, but it seems like the 10D _is_ a sturdy camera ...
I mean it's heavier than an R9 and I would think it's not only dead
weight. (Heavy enough to sink in a muddy river ...)

10D must be a professional camera ... we all know someone who uses one.

Daniel
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