http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/ Konica SLR Users Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:05:55 GMT Paul Schmidt http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20929 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20929 I don't know if under normal circumstances the lack of an optical viewfinder (OVF) is a deal breaker on these cameras. Might be useful for focusing, but a Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:48:15 GMT Fred Mccaslin http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20928 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20928 I would hate to think of using the Oly E-P1 at a ball game--without an EVF, it would be tough using the LCD with manual lenses for any kind of action.  I see Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:45:03 GMT slowhands95128 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20927 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20927 As JJ commented, Image stabilization seems to be present only in the Olympus EP1 body so far. Panasonic has it in their lenses. I dunno why. I want to wait Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:27:50 GMT JJG http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20926 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20926 The other important advantage of the older, "regular" 4/3 mount on Olympus cameras is the in-body image stabilization. When you're shooting sports with an Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:08:28 GMT slowhands95128 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20925 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20925 These micro 4/3 cams are appealing, but they are pretty much dwarfed by any long lens. They can be made to work with Hexanons without much effort. But, the Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:16:37 GMT johnmcerra http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20924 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20924 But I am considering getting a micro 4/3rds camera in the near future and getting the (non-destructive) adapter on to use my Hexanons on the camera. I'm fine Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:29:09 GMT Mark Kronquist http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20923 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20923 Here is an interesting list of Leica and other goodies for your tasty enjoyment. Prices do not include postage (Priority Mail with Insurance and Delivery Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:29:18 GMT slowhands95128 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20922 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20922 Since I am having no luck finding some of the Konica lenses I seek, I broadened my search for oddball lenses. I found a Soligor 135mm F1.8 lens in Konica Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:28:18 GMT slowhands95128 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20921 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20921 Thanks, Alan. And by the way I found your old site there too. Appreciated your comments as a user on many lenses. Would I be rude in asking when the Konica Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:05:00 GMT FrankG http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20920 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20920 MY BLACK PROFESSIONAL KONICA T3 My professional SLR camera is a black Konica Auto-Reflex T3, and it is pristine. It looks just like a Leica M but it's more Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:53:44 GMT Erik http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20919 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20919 Isn't that what comes some eight hours after "oops, foot in my mouth" ;-) ? Erik -- Malmö, Sweden Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:45:10 GMT Philip Storvik http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20918 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20918 Awesome. I sent the EBAY seller a message: "Ass shoe? Really?" Philip Storvik philip@... Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:42:48 GMT daveisoutfect http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20917 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20917 Check out eBay #220505575605. Maybe things are different in NJ. DB Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:23:12 GMT Tomas Szoboszlai http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20916 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20916 Funny, but it's just a new seller who probably meant to price in Indian Rupees, about $60 U.S. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:54:02 GMT Skip http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20915 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/konicaslr/message/20915 ... Nope, I emailed him, that's the cheapest he can sell it and still make a profit, so he says. The shipping is twice the value of the camera. Think I will