In a message dated 8/26/2002 Tom Trottier writes:
<< I think designers would be wise to ditch the reflex in favour of a
small digital screen at least 1024x768 with an eyepiece and digital
zoom in for focus checks. Perhaps it's because of my presbyopia, but I
think looking at a little screen 8" away, like many digital cameras
have, does not lead to thoughtful pix. >>
I am afraid I can't agree there. Despite not being the best SLR focusing
screen/viewfinder (compared to a 2-4 screen in an OM-4T that is), the E-10
sill is a usable manual focus camera. Others I know who have LCD display
viewfinders on digital cameras find manual focus to be virtually impossible
and think the E-10 viewfinder is a dream come true. I do agree that the
display you look at like a small video cam-corder is worthless for anything
except perhaps macro work.
At first glance I thought the new Nik*n Coolpix 5700 was a very good
alternative to the E-10/20, but that LCD viewfinder was a show-stopper for
me.
I couldn't imagine having to press buttons and zoom in just to confirm
focus. I want to see it well, right now.
Mike Veglia
Motor Sport Visions Photography
http://www.motorsportvisions.com
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