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Subject: [OM] Re: 25mm f2.8 DZ
From: Andrew Fildes <afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 08:32:09 +1000
I meant to say 'wait for the 520' of course. I was very aware of the  
right strap lug problem. The grip has been increased but not really  
enough - I guess they want to keep their smallest and lightest'  
claim. They've also put a non-standard 'slab' battery in it. Frankly,  
if the grip is as deep as the 25mm it wouldn't matter except for  
marketing purposes which is why I think the 500 series is better  
especially as it uses the BLM-1 battery.
That said, I didn't find the lug too much of a nuisance if I placed  
the strap between my first and second fingers. But if they're  
expecting that many users will chimp, I assume that the grip is  
optimised for that, rather than crusty old buggers like me who  
actually stick it on their face (how retro, how, er, unhygenic!)
Andrew Fildes
afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx



On 25/05/2008, at 8:08 AM, Jim Nichols wrote:

> I went through all of the promotional material in April, and came  
> to the
> same conclusion.  I bought the E-510 and it fits my hands just  
> fine.  I was
> afraid that the 420 with its abreviated hand grip would be a  
> problem, and
> the right strap lug has raised complaints from a few early adapters.



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