On Fri, 21 Mar 2003 19:43:37 -0000, "Bhup" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote:

>I have looked and used both

>I borrowed a FE2 and compared to my F3 it seems more ergonomic

>easier to use. for example switching the meter on the F3 is pain on the

>FE2 its instinctive.

It never needs to be turned off on the F3... (how

easy is that???;-). I find the F3 easier to hold steady,

the VF FAR better in terms of coverage, off-axis focus,

and freedom from linear distortion. It is also easier to

see with glasses (even with the non-HP finder). The

shutter release is softer and easier to trip smoothly

on the F3. The Shutter-speed dial of the F3 is easy to

operate with one finger, also...

>The matchneedle on the FE2 is superb at a glance I can see how many stops I

>am over or under

>no chance on the F3, just a + or - umm

Excellent, unless the light is low (and it is easy to

directly apply exposure compensations in the finder

with the FE-2) - though the meter light switch on the

F3 is not easy to find...

>The shutter FE2 has a bigger range and sync to 1/250 sec

Only the higher flash synch is useful (and it is

VERY useful) - though both cameras meter only to

400 ASA, unfortunately... BTW, with the AS-7 and

the SC remote cord, you can set TTL fill ratios

on the F3 (possible on the FE-2 with mis-set ASA

and compensation when reading exposure, but it is

harder...).

>FE2 has a standard Flash ISO. F3 a non standard

Try the SC7 adapter...

>when the flash is in place try moving the compensation dial

Try the AS7 shoe adapter...

>F3 has a removable prism and screens are so easy to change

>FE2 no removable screen and screens are difficult to remove

>

>F3 has ball bearings

>FE2 ??has..

>Motor drive powers the F3

>Moterdrive does not power the FE2 but not a problem batteries last a year

>or so

>

>I'm tempted to sell my F3 for the FE2 can anyone give me a reason to keep

>the F3

Mirror lock-up at any time, a "T" setting, plus items

above...