Besides the obvious (like fast frame rate, 45-point auto focus, 1.3X crop factor, spot meter, full weather sealing so I can get soaked in downpours and not worry about the camera, etc.), things I likes:
. Can show ISO in viewfinder display so I don't forget to change it
. Viewfinder icon shows when I'm in JPEG mode so I can remember to switch to raw
. Separate exposure and flash exposure over/under graphs in viewfinder
. Configurable back display to show ISO, shots remaining, etc.
. Lots of customizable settings, including downloadable Personal Functions (like to change how many frames per second to shoot in "low speed" continuous shooting, changing self-timer length, etc.)
. 3 "saved settings" so I can quickly switch between various Custom Function configurations (i.e. a macro set with mirror lock-up enabled, etc.)
. A "Clear" button combo to quickly reset the camera to my preferred shooting parameters
. Built-in portrait grip
. Awesome battery life (I've gone over a month without recharigng the battery and it still shows "full". I've never taken the battery charger with me on vacation.)
. Included battery charger also has a discharge function to maintain battery performance
. Interchangeable focusing screens. (One of the first things I did was buy another screen like the one that ships with the camera and score "crop lines" with an X-acto so I can easily compose at my preferred 1.25:1 aspect ratio.)
. Multi-spot metering (can spot meter up to 8 spots and camera will determine average exposure and display the relative exposure levels of the spots in the vertical exposure bars)
. Can write simultaneously to CF and SD card for real time backup (great for weddings and other events), or use them sequentially for extra storage without swapping memory cards.
. Can create new folders on the memory card from the menus and switch between them. Nice for organizing pictures by event categories, visited locations, etc.
Things I dislike:
. The size and weight gets tiresome when you want to be a "tourist" and just carry a camera to take "vacation pictures". We have a PowerShot S410 that can be easily carried in a pocket/purse, but it just isn't the same. (In the studio or at events, the size/weight is no problem.)
. Unsatisfactory flash exposures when using Canon Speedlights. (I haven't tried a 580EX yet, but doubt it would be that much better).
Message edited by author 2005-05-29 11:34:34. |
