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Canon Digital Rebel kit $899
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Nikon D70 kit $1050
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Canon EOS 20D Body only $1599
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Nikon D100 $999
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12-07-2005, 01:43 AM
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Re: Which dSLR?
Im kinda similiar to ^^^. I love my Cannon AE-1 Program (don't know why i have a program, I have never used the dummy feature on it yet...). I've been meaning to post some of my pictures, but they are all around 8x10's, and I dont' have a scanner.... But I am looking for a good digital with a full manual mode and a good macro feature. My mom has an olympus C-720 (i think thats the model number) I like it, but the focus agravates me alot, dosen't like to focus in lower light conditions, and has trouble focusing on the correct subject, and the full manual mode is a pita. I'm not wanting to spend another grand on something for a DSLR, but something a little cheaper.
Sorry for the thread hijack
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12-07-2005, 04:06 AM
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Time Travelling!
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Location: Auckland
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Re: Which dSLR?
It depends on how much you want to spend.
What you need is a DSLR, since you already have some Canon glass (I assume the AE-1 is an EF mount) then you can pick up a 350D body only for quite cheap. Certianly not much more than a really good compact.
If you do want a compact then something like the new Canon A620 or S2 IS, has full manual exposure control. olympus also have some nice compacts with manual controls.
But you will still have issues with manual focus, no matter what you get.
The only way to get a non DSLR with a manual focus ring would be to get something like a Canon PRO1 which will cost as much as 350D body anyway, and not be up to the same quality.
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12-07-2005, 04:39 PM
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Re: Which dSLR?
That 350D does look good. But, can I use my Sigma 35mm lenses? Or do I have to get new ones? Would I be better off finding a repair shop and a macro lens for my film?
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12-07-2005, 05:05 PM
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Re: Which dSLR?
Moppie: I'm not really sure what a "EF" mout entitles, but no, the AE-1 program does not have auto focus if that means anything...
*edit*, just did a little research, and no its not a EF mount, its FD
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/f_camera.html
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12-10-2005, 07:13 AM
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Time Travelling!
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Re: Re: Which dSLR?
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Originally Posted by balls_to_the_wall
*edit*, just did a little research, and no its not a EF mount, its FD
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Im no expert either, but I know you can get differnt adaptors, but you lose some functinality, like auto focus and apature depending on what lens your fitting to what body.
Each brand has its own standards though.
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12-10-2005, 09:13 PM
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Re: Which dSLR?
thanks!
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