And MR (maybe all Canadians?) add 'ability to operate while wearing gloves'
Jez
On 14 June 2011 18:15, Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > What's off, besides projected durability?
>
> No, Bob. That was a reasonable question. For what it's worth, I'll list a
> few properties which I think are part and parcel of a "professional" camera
> or system right now.
>
> 1. Reasonably weather resistant. If you have to shield or protect the
> camera
> from a light rain, then it isn't able to be used because you are busy
> trying
> to protect your camera.
>
> 2. Reasonable ruggedness. Construction quality extends beyond just build
> material. Are various controls placed on positions where they can be broken
> from normal impact?
>
> 3. Control placement. Are the controls placed in such a manner that thay
> are
> not accidently bumped or pressed as part of normal camera handling? The
> E-PL1 is a great example of this. You cannot use the camera as a camera
> without accidently pressing buttons.
>
> 4. No excuses performance. Shutter latency? Buffer depth? AF speed and
> accuracy?
>
> 5. High-quality viewfinder. Which viewfinder technology doesn't matter, but
> the fact is that the viewfinder has to be usable and accurate. Why can't
> they figure out that electronic viewfinders are great, but I don't need
> tons
> of static information covering up 75% of the image.
>
> 6. Instant access to all major functions and controls. No menu-diving
> required to change something as simple as exposure-compensation, or ISO or
> white-balance.
>
> 7. Holdability. This goes with #3, but also is important because the camera
> should be comfortable to hold for great periods of time without your hands
> cramping from holding it like a claw.
>
> 8. External flash connections and/or hot-shoe available at all times. Does
> the EVF take the hot-shoe position? How can you use the EVF and a
> Pocketwizard at the same time?
>
> I'm sure others will come up with their own criteria, but these are the
> things I've identified as being show-stoppers for me with all current m43
> cameras.
>
> AG
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