photography types?

[mikeschn]

Canon Digital Rebel T3i



Mike...

[Larry C]

Nikon D40 . Unbelievable performance.

Too bad they don't make it anymore, I would have one.

L

ebay has lots of them, $150 and up!!!

Mike...

Mike, Thanks for the E-bay info, but I feel used digital cameras, especially low end SLR's are a crap shoot. The D40 was/is a great entry level, easy to use camera that sold at a reasonable price ($450 new).
It was not my dream camera, just a good camera that did well with the kit lens. Camera technology is changing so fast, plus I currently want something smaller than an SLR, but if the D40 was still available (new) at the prices they were when the model was dropped ($275 with lens) I would own one. However, used plastic bodied cameras are not on my radar.

Larry

[Reddiver]

OK I am over it does anybody know anything about air guns?

[Pizzaguy]

Nikon D300s



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[Reddiver]

Some great pictures

[Ned B]

Nikon D300s 18-200mm VRII

[Jim Edgerly]

I own a digital Canon Rebel XSI and love it. It comes with the standard 18-55mm image stabilized (IS) lens, I also picked up a 55-250 IS lens which I consider a must, plus spare battery and assorted filters. That is the camera in my moniker to the left. I use a Tamrac camera backpack as my camera "bag"...a lot easier to transport all your stuff and leave your hands free to take pictures, since you are the "out doors type" otherwise you would not be here.

Some samples of my pictures from the XSI are here http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimedgerly/ the better pictures are under "favorites".

[Larry C]

I own a digital Canon Rebel XSI and love it. It comes with the standard 18-55mm image stabilized (IS) lens, I also picked up a 55-250 IS lens which I consider a must, plus spare battery and assorted filters. That is the camera in my moniker to the left. I use a Tamrac camera backpack as my camera "bag"...a lot easier to transport all your stuff and leave your hands free to take pictures, since you are the "out doors type" otherwise you would not be here.

Some samples of my pictures from the XSI are here http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimedgerly/ the better pictures are under "favorites".

Hey Jim,
When are you going to clue us in on your secret life, or do we have to buy the book to find out?

[Jim Edgerly]

Larry, not to side track this thread, but I worked for a government agency which would have only worried my wife if she knew. Details will be in the book when it finally gets finished.

[Larry C]

Old... Canon SD630 Digital ELPH 6 Megapixel Point and Shoot !! It's my only camera.

Sorry for boring everybody, I just got carried away, and kept loading more pics.

Larry C

[OuttaHand]

I know your post above says you're "over it" and want to move on to the subject of air guns. We're all just trying to help and I do have one more tidbit to add.

I did not realize it until I got looking at D-SLRs but there is a difference in lenses between film cameras and digital ones. Do NOT buy a DSLR and think you're going to use your old lenses from your film camera's body.

The focal length of the lenses (and bodies) are different.
* A film SLR has to focus the image onto a piece of film that is 24mm x 36mm in size.
* A digital SLR has to focus the image onto a much smaller digital sensor.

For this reason, you also need to get used to "sizing" lenses differently. The 80 - 200 mm zoom lens on the old film camera is going to provide a picture size and zoom level of a smaller digital SLR lens. It would be something like 50 - 135 or something (I forget the exact ratio).

Sorry if this is more than you wanted to know. Just trying to help out.

[myoung]

Nikon D300

Thanks for suggesting this, Jim. Hope others post some favorites, too. It's always fun to see what others see and enjoy.

[Larry C]

I know your post above says you're "over it" and want to move on to the subject of air guns. We're all just trying to help and I do have one more tidbit to add.

I did not realize it until I got looking at D-SLRs but there is a difference in lenses between film cameras and digital ones. Do NOT buy a DSLR and think you're going to use your old lenses from your film camera's body.

The focal length of the lenses (and bodies) are different.
* A film SLR has to focus the image onto a piece of film that is 24mm x 36mm in size.
* A digital SLR has to focus the image onto a much smaller digital sensor.

For this reason, you also need to get used to "sizing" lenses differently. The 80 - 200 mm zoom lens on the old film camera is going to provide a picture size and zoom level of a smaller digital SLR lens. It would be something like 50 - 135 or something (I forget the exact ratio).

Sorry if this is more than you wanted to know. Just trying to help out.

I hope we are not taking this thread too far from it's original request...
If so, let us know, maybe we should start a camera only thread. We all use cameras, and I am sure many here have a lot to offer, especially for wannabe amateurs like myself.

Actually there are lots of cameras that can use old film camera lenses. Most require an adapter to correct the focal length issue you mention, plus you will probably have to focus manually, and meter with the lens stopped down. Extra steps, not for everybody, but doable.

In my case, I have several old (30-40years) Olympus lenses from my film days. I am interested in the newish Micro 4-3rds cameras, either Olympus or Panasonic because of the size, and interchangeable lenses. If I go Olympus, it's image stabilization is in the body, not the lens, thus my old legacy glass lenses will have IS to boot. Some old Olympus manual lenses are highly sought after to use with present day digital cameras other than Olympus brand.

Using these old lenses requires an adapter, extra steps to use, and some produce better results than others. To most people it's probably more work than it's worth, but I came from manual SLR's where F-stop, Shutter speed, and manual focus was the way of life. I think it is just a way of saving them from sitting in the closet.

Do an internet search on "legacy glass" for more info than you could ever absorb on the subject.

Larry

[Larry C]

Nikon D300

Thanks for suggesting this, Jim. Hope others post some favorites, too. It's always fun to see what others see and enjoy.

Mike,
Nice work...really nice work!

Larry C

[myoung]

Depending upon the lens and manufacturer, you may use old lenses on new DSLRs. For example, I have used old 50 mm and 35 mm tilt-shift lenses on my Nikon D300. Both of those lenses are among the sharpest Nikon has ever produced but date back to the mid 1970s.

Whether or not an adapter will be required for an old lens is also a function of the manufacturer and possibly the lens itself. I have not found adapters necessary for any of the Nikon lenses I have tried on Nikon DSLRs. If you are in doubt, it should be easy to find the information on the manufacturer's web site or on a variety of photography-oriented web sites.