On Tue, 30 Jul 2002 12:31:40 -0400, John Wall wrote:

>If weight is an issue, the F4 with the MB 20 battery pack is about the
>same size and weight of an 8008/801. For more information on the F4, see
>the F4 FAQ at
>
>http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/users/j/jnwall/html/f4faq.htm

Ummmm, I -- don't -- think -- so . . . ;-)
I can't get my hand around the grip to even comfortably
reach the shutter release on an F4 with MB20, let alone
hold it any other way easily - the 8008 is compact and
light by comparison, and easily grabbed securely in
several ways...