Moose and AG wrote:
>Ken Norton wrote:
>>> Nope. What looks old and tired to pundits and non-users feels familiar
>>> comfortable and efficient to long time users...
>>
>> Actually, I'm not overly critical of the interface other than I'm a little
>> bitter that the grip shape causes my wrists distress.
>
>I was aware of that, as we have talked about it before. I just wanted to
>clarify where your objection is. It's very personal and will vary with
>individual body. I'm happy carrying my Canons for long periods without
>any trouble from my hand. The hand strap I use on the 5D (sort of like
>the Oly Grip Strap) makes it even better. It can just hang from my hand,
>arm dangling, for ages without any tension, then be at my eye in an
>instant. I don't know if that would help you or not.
And I have contributed my banter on this issue and will bore
everyone with some more observations...
I concur with Ken on the grip issue. It is noticeable when I switched
between an E-1 and a 5D. I also wrap my strap in such a way
I can let it hang from my hand just fine. I suspect that my grip, where
the index finger has to be pulled back to operate the shutter release,
creates tension between the other fingers gripping the camera.
Due to the sharper shape of the E-1 grip, there is less tension created
because the grip fingers are similarly extended compared to index finger
and align better when gripping and operating the shutter release.
The shutter button is about 1/2 inch off for my grip on the 5D.
I did one experiment, unintentional, and wore padded bike gloves,
which helped some by adding bulk between the palm and the camera
giving the grip fingers more length, allowing the index finger similar
reach.
Ws
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