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From: jimd@hp-pcd.UUCP (jimd)
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: New Canon T-90 First Look
Message-ID: <15500003@hpcvre.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 17-Mar-86 14:51:00 EST
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Posted: Mon Mar 17 14:51:00 1986
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Organization: Hewlett-Packard - Corvallis, OR
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Nf-From: hpcvre!jimd    Mar 17 11:51:00 1986



[line eater]


	I got a chance to play with the new Canon T-90 this 
	weekend.  For you Canon fans, this is the next generation
	of their A-1 body, with yet more functions and capabilities.

	No, it's not autofocus.

	I have been using my A-1 since it was introduced and like it
	a lot!  So this makes me a biased observer...

	Impressions: 

		1) Very nice to hold in the hand!  

		2) The exposure reading does not update as you change
		   your view - you have to release the shutter button
		   and press down again - minor irritant...

		3) I thought it was easier to view the image than the 
		   A-1.

		4) Built-in motor drive is smooth & quiet - much nicer
		   than the add-on drive for the A-1.

	Clearly I have not had more than a couple of minutes with it
	yet, but I already suspect that I'll buy one.

	Has anyone heard about prices yet?  The dealer wanted $450 for
	the body, but he's always high...

	Thanks in advance.

	Jim Donnelly
	Hewlett-Packard
	hplabs!hp-pcd!jimd