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> Ken, do you find the MD-2 helps balance that 35-80?
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Yes it does!!! I was struggling a bit with the 35-80 as it really is a
heavy lens and the camera body shape (even with the little grip-dohicky) was
not conducive to comfortable holding. By using the MD2, it provides much
needed leverage.
As a carry-round street camera, I still prefer the 35/2.8 on an OM body
without any other attachments, though. The OM-3Ti, 35-80 and MD2/CP1
combination is comparable in size and weight to the E-3 with battery grip
and 12-60 zoom.
However,
The E-3 getup is substantially misbalanced. The OM setup (as well as my E-1
setup) feels laterally balanced, the E-3 feels far too weighty on the left
side. The E-3 wants to twist out of your hand in comparison.
Last night I repacked the camera bags in an attempt to find a new working
configuration. I prefer a three-tier approach to my camera equipment so as
of midnight here is arrangement till further notice. I'm sure there will be
changes before the day is through:
Tiny bag (goes to work or anywhere like shopping):
- Minolta A1
- Extra battery
- Charger
- USB Cable
- (Alternatively, instead of the A1, the IS-3, or an OM kit would be used)
LowePro Slingshot 300AW
- E-1 with battery grip and 14-54
- OM-4T with MD2 and 35-80
- Zuiko 24/2.8 with hood
- Tokina AT-X 100-300/4 Zoom
- OM-E adaptor
- Vivitar 285HV
- Polaris Flash/Ambient Meter
- Polarizing Filter
- Miscellaneous items to stuff the gaps.
LowePro Magnum35 Bag
- All the rest of the OM gear
LowePro Bag (forgot the model)
- Flash gear and IS-3
The idea is to be able to grab only one bag (either the tiny one or the
SlingShot) and be functional without having to swap stuff around. I was
struggling with a film-only bag as i'm constantly using both film and
digital. The SlingShot is packed to handle the 90% rule. I can shoot 90%
of everything I need to with the contents of this one bag.
However, when working on-location or out of the car, I can grab the Magnum35
bag and I've got all the primes and additional body handy. So, when I just
want to have a minimum pro kit I grab only one bag, but when I'm cruising
the country roads, everything is there in two bags.
When it comes time for a photo workshop, though, the kit will be completely
different because I will strive for a one-bag solution and will forgo the
bulky weighty items like battery grips and motordrives.
AG
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