Re: OT: autofocus?

I agree with Harrison about the qualities of the EOS-1 but would recommend getting the EOS-1(n) model which had more sophisticated matrix metering and quieter film feed. Last year I bought one from KEH in BGN for around $300 (they now are about $235 in BGN). KEH BGN is usually pretty clean as they are conservative in their ratings -- mine looked virtually new. If you don't like it, they have a liberal return policy. The "n" was about $1300 new just a few years ago as it proceeded the current "v" model.

Rob McClure
On Jul 26, 2006, at 8:07 PM, Harrison McClary wrote:

Oliver Bryk wrote: 
ecome more difficult with time (he'll get
faster and I'll get slower...)

I'm wondering whether anyone has experience with using a moderately priced
autofocus camera for this type of application. Oliver Bryk


Oliver,

Do you want digital or film? The "moderate" digital cameras all are ok AF but nothing like the top of the line is, and of course the lower ends start around 600, I think the D50 from Nikon is about that and is a very nice little body. If film look at a decent used EOS 1, it has very fast pro AF and those old film cameras they are almost giving away now. KEH has one in ex+ for 299 right now...that camera was like a grand or more when new and was the first of the pro FAST AF cameras. It was the top of the line Canon, I had one and loved it. VERY rugged and dependable.

As far as AF and Leica, well you are outta luck.  ;)


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