Originally posted by Steve.Ledger I don't know why these (pro) reviewers don't to a really thorough job. What about comparing the weight and weave of the supplied straps - the quality of lens caps and what about the wear-tolerances of the print on the control buttons and mode-dial?
I am glad they spend as much time as they do on image quality, speed, etc. The things like lens caps are pretty inconsequential for me, in terms of making images. As are the straps - I can replace them if I don't like them. In fact, I am disappointed when reviewers use kit lenses, because that is a limitation many people will not be experiencing.
As far as how the print on the buttons is concerned...how would they be able to judge it? They're not going to wear the print on the buttons out. The only other choice would be for them to make a guess, which would be at least as bad as not saying anything at all, in my opinion. They would just be accused of being biased.