Confession time

It may not be de facto proof John, but it certainly constitutes weight of evidence. Under the "Guidance of wise men and obedience of fools" edict I talked to these people before I tried out various setups within my budget and what I bought was head and shoulders above all else available at the price for what I wanted.

I may well be acquainted with that bear.

it has to be said... and it has been before... but if you have a limited and specific need such as that for your cameras, you would be better renting than buying a system. Regardless of brand.

Thing is, I have *extremely* limited experience of other brands. I'd need to actually use the alternative for a bit, before I'd rashly jump ship.

I didn't like the feel of the D100 I played with a couple of years ago, despite its ability to focus in the dark.

I can see no option but to rent, or conceivably borrow, what I might buy, for long enough to have a view.

No need for confession, you are not alone. There are other guys around here did the same for similar reasons. I do not think it is a problem. Contrary, it gives power to this site.

But still you go every time so there must be something besides the good photos you make that attracts you
All I said was that that feeling will never change no matter what camera you use and that was the point I'm trying to make. ^^;

Wouldn't a 4/3th system be better?
I believe the AF of the Olympus are very fast, at least that was what an old Olympus user told (forgot who it was) on this forum
Also the smaller frame makes the lenses even longer and the optimized mount allows for very fast lenses.

Stefan - the last Olympus I saw at an airshow was my OM1.

Okay they might not be popular but that doesn't mean they aren't suitable, right?
At least he is using one (or is forced to use one) link the E-30 has the same AF I believe.

It may not be rigorous proof that it is not suitable but when so many of the top aircraft photographers use the same make then there's a bit of a clue.

As I also know to my from the dent in my bank account, it is not a price thing either.

Oggy what the masses think isn't always right, right?
Surely it means your must seriously consider the systems that they use but that doesn't mean another system might be better for you.

FFS Stefan, Oggy has bought the Canon, he's happy with the Canon .. just let it go eh.

I'LL SECOND THAT

Stefan - I can't cope with another 7 page thread dithering between one make and another .

Oggy thought about it and acted on his feelings.

He , in his eyes, made an informed decision .

Now go thou and do the same about your new computer - dithering is NOT good

What an emotion, that three people need to tell me that... don't you like me *snif*

It's not at all about that, my first comment wasn't even directed at Oggy.
ChrisA was considering a D300S for aviation photography
I asked if maybe 4/3th system might not be better?
Because the AF from the Olympus seems to be pretty good and the extra crop factor might be useful.

But well you can all read that so no idea why I said that again and you can read what Oggy and I said after that.
Oggy basically said Olympus are no good because no one use them and I said that doesn't proof anything.

I've no idea how that connects to Oggy buying a Canon, could you please tell me?