Strike 2

[fmw]

My X-A3 arrived a couple of weeks ago with a non functioning hot shoe. I returned it for replacement. The replacement arrived today and, like its predecessor, the hot shoe didn't work. I gave up, returned it and ordered an E2S with 18-55 zoom. Hopefully the hot shoe will work.

 

[Gary A.]

Oh man ... hopefully that was a sign that you needed the XE2S.

 

[jcdeboever]

Blessing in disguise?

 

[fmw]

Blessing in disguise?

Perhaps so. One of the appealing things about the A3 for me was the wider angle of view at the short end of the kit lens. I guess I'll have to go ahead with the 14 f2.8. So my original A3 purchase has turned into an E1, an E2s and four lenses. When will I ever learn?

I have to admit that I really like the operational ergonomics of the E bodies. Actual shutter speed dials and aperture rings on the lenses are very intuitive and comforting to an old film shooter like me.