Steve, nice looking camera. I sold my RTS II a few years ago, and I kept my 139Q, because it's such a nice place for a Tessar 45/2.8, but I never even handled an Aria.
Thanks, Jim. I miss the camera sometimes (and the 21 often!). The Aria has a nice feel, and it's very compact, maybe too much though, so I actually prefer a beefier RX. The 21/2.8 felt a bit front heavy on the Aria, but balances perfectly with an RX, or RTSII, I'd imagine.
vario1 wrote:
jcolwell
It seems you are missing a screw in the front lens plate of the 5D
vario1, good eye!
It's actually a 1DII, but you're right about the missing screw. I'll drop in to the Camera Repair Centre later this week and pick up a new one. People sometimes tell me that I have a screw loose, but I didn't believe them until now.
I had the RTS II and the RX. The RX is not only an extremely handsome and well-designed body but the shutter is the smoothest/silkiest, quietest and most well-damped shutter of any SLR I have used. Really sweet camera and I sure miss it. The DSLRs of today are ugly by comparison.
StevenPA wrote:
Thanks, Jim. I miss the camera sometimes (and the 21 often!). The Aria has a nice feel, and it's very compact, maybe too much though, so I actually prefer a beefier RX. The 21/2.8 felt a bit front heavy on the Aria, but balances perfectly with an RX, or RTSII, I'd imagine.
