But think of it! A cast alloy body, milled to precision, holding a
solid-state digital rangefinding system coupled to an auto-focusing lens
of the RC's quality, with all-metal covers - it would be incredibly
accurate and reliable beyond measure. Too accurate and reliable, I'm
afraid, for Olympus or anyone to risk building - they wouldn't break
soon enough so they could sell more!
Keith Berry wrote:
>
> > From: clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> > Ah, what I wouldn't give for a _real_ metal camera, like a 35RC, with
> > the technology of today! Can you imagine!
> >
> Well, there's the Ricoh GR1(S) with tough magnesium alloy body and some nice
> features including more user control than most modern p&s types. OTOH the
> technology of today means that you have to lose the 35RC's cable release
> socket, its 'proper' neck strap, precise focusing, total manual override and
> the ability to keep on going when your battery's kaput.
>
> You can have the benefits of both however - a 35RC carried inside a jacket
> and a GR1 in a pocket for the wider shots make a nice combination.
>
> Regards,
> Keith Berry
>
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