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<p>Thanks to all for the responses. SIngle point it is!</p>

<p>As a fairly new user of mirrorless,(Oly E-P2) I have found that I have quite a few misses using the wide array auto focusing, and much greater success using the single focusing point. Is this a fairly common theme? What do others do in regards to the auto focusing?</p>

<p>Loaded up a fresh battery in the new E-P2, put in a new SD card, formatted it in the camera and went out to shoot. After the first shot, I got a "card error". Reformatted the card, took onw shot and with the second shot I got "card error" again. Did the same a couple more times with the same result. Is this likely a defective card (it was/is new)? Thanks for your help!</p>

<p>Oy! Charged up the battery for my new E-P2, dropped in a new SD card, formatted it in camera, took two pictures then got Card Error. Tried the whole sequence again and again with the same result. Is it likely that a brand new card is somehow corrupt or am I missing something obvious? Thanks for your help.</p>

<p>Just bought a used Oly E-P2 body. Thoughts on the Oly 14-42 versus the Panasonic 14-42? I have been told that the focusing speed with the Pany on the P2 is faster. Anecdotal?</p>

<p>I'm curious about focusing OM lenses on the E510 and E520 bodies. Is it a fussy procedure to get the correct focus or as simple as it would be on an OM body? Thanks</p>

<p>Are there any problems with using newer Contax flash units (TLA 140, TLA 20) on my OM2N and OM4 bodies?</p>

<p>Having a closet-full of Olympus Zuiko lenses (not really a closet-full, just 5) I am curious about their use on an Olympus digital body. I still shoot medium format film but would like to rejuivinate the Zuiko's and use them. Suggestions for a body and helpful hints woud be appreciated. Most of my shooting with these would be general interest/landscape, etc. Thanks</p>

At various times, I've had three of the black 50 f1.8's and all have been sparkling performers. I wouldn't hesitate! Chuck

Hewes reels in 120 were made for nine thumbed cretins like myself. Can't effectively load Samigon or Nikor, but the Hewes practically load themselves.

Birk,

I have both, and wide open, I cannot detect any difference between the two. I think that the 1.6 is marginally sharper at 5.6 but not worth quibbling over. Buy whichever one you feel is most mechanically sound and you won't look back. Chuck

Nadine, I'd love to have a copy of the manual, too! Chuck

Does anyone else hate the reorganization of the classified section?

Instead of a nice chronological organization of the ads, now you

have them listed in no particular order! What a pain. Please reset

the old system.

Vancouver is just a few miles west of the mouth of the Columbia River Gorge, which is truly magnificent. Mt. St Helens viewpoints are all around the area and if you want to get really close it is about an hour and a half drive. In the city itself is the original Ft. Vancouver that was founded by the Hudson Bay Trading Company. Officers Row and the current Ft. Vancouver has great old restored housing that was occupied by everyone from US Grant to Eisenhower. If you have any specific questions or I can help in other ways, email me off line. Chuck

Tragic as this is, please note that the woman and her friends were using a Wildlife Corridor that was closed to public access. They are called wild animals for a reason!

My wife has been offered (for $50) a new Canon EFS 18-55. I know

that it is a kit lens but I'm curious about it's usability on her

Canon film bodies. I know regular EF lenses work on the D bodies

but is the reverse true? Can you tell I'm a film and not a digital

guy? Thanks, Chuck

The Hungarian Dances for Piano Four Hands by Brahms. Hey, I'm a luddite, remember?!

The longest Pentax 645 lens I currently own is the f4.5 200mm, which

is generally sufficient. For those few times that I want to extend

(but don't want to buy the hugely expensive 400)does anyone have any

input on that particular combination (Pentax 2x conv and Pentax

200mm). I am certainly aware of light loss and am more interested

in image degredation with this combo. Thanks, Chuck

Great book. Written by Larry Collins and Dominique LaPierre.

Although he doesn't necessairly advertise as such, Mark Hama is well versed on the Canon Rangefinders. A friend used him for a CLA and a couple of minor repairs on his L1 and was most satisfied. Additionally, Stephen Gandy of CameraQuest fame takes care of the Canon Rangefinders. Incidentally, I have and have used a number of Canon P's and find them fabulous. Built like a tank, rangefinder alignment easy to adjust (if it ever need it) and a 1.0 viewfinder. Check CameraQuest or Kaaren Nakamura's Photoethnography site for more info. Chuck

Rob,

Contact me off line if you wish. I have a Perkeo for sale. Chuck

I've been looking for a used Pentax 75mm lens and have found a

plethora of Lens Shutter 75's but few A's. Is there a disadvantage

to the LS for someone who does not plan on using that feature. Also

the LS's have been noticibly cheaper than the few "A"'s that I've

found which confuses me. Thanks, Chuck

Do the Pentax 645 (MF) bodies have mirror lock-up? If no, are there

any users with comments about mirror shake in this camera? Thanks,

Chuck

In looking at a Bronica ERTSi today I noticed that there were three

different models of backs available, 120, late 120 and ei120. Other

than all taking 120 film, is there a significant difference between

the backs?

In reading Gandy's site about the new CV bodies, it would seem that

the only difference between the two are the frames (25, 50, 75,90)

vs. (40, 50, 75, 90) and the .7 or 1.0 viewfinder. Assuming that one

did not need the 40 frameline, why would anyone opt for a .7 over

full frame? Am I missing something? (I usually am!)