Thanks for your comments, Chris.
As also noted above, it would be interesting to try using the same settings on both cameras. Next time, I'll use a tripod as well and set up both bodies so we can see what the results would be then using the same lens setup on both cameras.
I'm not sure why the exif data gave that 1.7 sec. number as that was not the case. It was actually 1/500 sec. as Peter noted.
Cheers.
Neill
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