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[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1288792756' post='3941']

I agree with genotypewriter... you made up some fictional requirements without any or any real reasons.[/quote]



Wrong. I wanted a camera that will complete my Canon set with things I lacked in it.



[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1288792756' post='3941']

Example:

You want a DSLR with AF video. You are willing to buy a whole new system, but when i point out AF in shallow DOF DSLR video is a disaster, not a plus, you say that you don't shoot enough video to "justify buying another camcorder".

Camcorders cost nothing, yet you can justify buying a 2nd camera platform for unclear reasons? Ok...[/quote]



AF in video was only one of my requirements. A camcorder would only answer that particular need but the A33 would theoretically answer all. Heck, I have two P&S that have AF in video.



[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1288792756' post='3941']

You want a camera with a wide angle lens. Why? Never answered, you just "want it". [/quote]



Never answered does not mean "Does not exist". On my Canon 7D I use my 17-55/2.8 IS a lot. I find it my most useful lens and the range is an important part of this. The 17-20mm range is used a lot.



[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1288792756' post='3941']

You want a camera that has an EVF. Why? Never answered, you just must love the downsides of EVF's I guess.[/quote]



Again, never answered does not mean "Does not exist". I don't like shooting through a screen. That's one of the main disadvantages I find in P&S.



[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1288792756' post='3941']

You want a small camera. But not a Canon, for its "bad ergonomics" (funny to say that about the compact DSLR with the best ergonomics). So you get a smaller Sony with way worse ergonomics.



And then you find out that small is not for you. Ok...[/quote]



You are right. Here indeed lies my biggest mistake. I got so carried away by the dazzling array of the features I wanted that I completely forgot about this crucial issue.



[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1288792756' post='3941']

Simply put, a useless thread about finding something without purpose. One has to have hobbies, right?[/quote]



Wrong, and I hope I was able to clarify this in my answers to your questions. Again, I wanted something (i.e. another system) that will give me what I don't have in my Canon system while retaining some of the things I was after. Example: Other than the kit I also got the Tamron 60/2. The Canon 60/2.8 is one of my most used lenses. Mounting the 60/2 onto the A33 would give me two advantages over the 7D + 60/2.8 set: Faster aperture (for non-macro use) and AS.



[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1288792756' post='3941']

Just get a camcorder for AF home video, and get a Voigtlander 20mm f3.5 SL II or Sigma 20mm f1.8 or Canon 24mm f1.4 for your 7D is you for still unknown reasons want a wide-ish prime for the 7D which is not too small for what you find comfortable.[/quote]



I said it above:



1. A camcorder would only answer that particular need but the A33 would theoretically answer all.



2. The 17-20mm range is used a lot.