The Official S-T.N Digital Camera Thread

[ZED]

Then its all in the eye of the beholder.......

Yup!

[Sport-Touring]

[Thunder7]

Yup!

Actually, its not. Properly done there is no loss in detail whatsoever.

I just didnt have time to debate it earlier. Still not interested in a debate but my 30 years behind cameras tells me that the contrast needs tweaking.

[Zen Rider]

As my Cyber Shot was recently stolen, I find myself shopping for a new digital camera.

I have an "oldly but goodie" Cannon A-1 complete with the more expensive telephoto, Macro, and wide angle lenses.  I rarely use the A-1 anymore, but would love to be able to make use of the lenses on a digital camera.  Does anyone know if these will adapt up to a XTi or better?  

Many thanks!

[Thunder7]

As my Cyber Shot was recently stolen, I find myself shopping for a new digital camera.

I have an "oldly but goodie" Cannon A-1 complete with the more expensive telephoto, Macro, and wide angle lenses.  I rarely use the A-1 anymore, but would love to be able to make use of the lenses on a digital camera.  Does anyone know if these will adapt up to a XTi or better?  

Many thanks!

This is what I've found:

http://photonotes.org/articles/eos-manual-lenses/ I would read this before you do anything.

http://www.rit.edu/~andpph/text-eos-to-fd-adapter.html

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Lens-Body-Mount-Adapter/dp/B000PIB6DW

http://www.amazon.com/Adorama-Canon-Lens-Body-Adapter/dp/B00009R7ZR

http://rugift.com/photocameras/canon-fd-eos-adapter.htm

[Zen Rider]

This is what I've found:

http://photonotes.org/articles/eos-manual-lenses/ I would read this before you do anything.

http://www.rit.edu/~andpph/text-eos-to-fd-adapter.html

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Lens-Body-Mount-Adapter/dp/B000PIB6DW

http://www.amazon.com/Adorama-Canon-Lens-Body-Adapter/dp/B00009R7ZR

http://rugift.com/photocameras/canon-fd-eos-adapter.htm

Thanks for the in-depth search.  While the conversion doesn't sound impossible (at least in most instances), it does sound impracticable. The thought of step-down metering takes me back about 30 years to my days of college photography classes.  
But, what's life without challenges.  

Right now, I'm vacillating between the purchase of the Cannon A560 -  or biting the bullet and going for the XTi.  

The A560 fits a lot of my criteria (well, mostly my budget).  

But the XTi    I was fortunate enough to do the research necessary (actually, I'd already done the research, but it got me out of the office  ) and then purchase one for my employer.  

Then of course, I had to learn to use it so I could teach others - it was tough duty, I tell yah!  

[ZED]

Actually, its not. Properly done there is no loss in detail whatsoever.

I just didnt have time to debate it earlier. Still not interested in a debate but my 30 years behind cameras tells me that the contrast needs tweaking.

Well, I'm not about to debate it either, but from my 20 years as a photographer I think the contrast is OK.  But hey, it's art!  There is no right answer.

Also, I prefer to play with such things on film where you really don't lose as much.

Still, nice pictures.

[Thunder7]

Well, I'm not about to debate it either, but from my 20 years as a photographer I think the contrast is OK.  But hey, it's art!  There is no right answer.

Also, I prefer to play with such things on film where you really don't lose as much.

Still, nice pictures.

True that.

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

Hello all I made them dark and grainy cause I thought it would give it a more dark setting all as you can tell were photo shopped I used B/W and film grain setting and also adjusted shadows, I was kinda going for the bad look. The pics before this edit were nice and clear. I hope to find more old cemeteries to play in.

[Zen Rider]

It looks like the Cannon "G-7" offers, and will accept, an adapter to convert the manual focus lenses to the AF series cameras?  

Sans, the whole lense adapter issue: a major consideration is whether the G-7 will able to handle the stress induced while mounted to handlebar adapter (Ztechnics, for instance) to shoot action shots or vids, without knocking out the electronics.  

Everything I've read so far suggests this is a pretty good point and shoot - any biases (either, in general, or, for the sport-touring environment)?    

[ZED]

Hello all I made them dark and grainy cause I thought it would give it a more dark setting all as you can tell were photo shopped I used B/W and film grain setting and also adjusted shadows, I was kinda going for the bad look. The pics before this edit were nice and clear. I hope to find more old cemeteries to play in.

Excellent subject matter for B&W. 
Go nuts!  That's the joy of digital.

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

Excellent subject matter for B&W. 
Go nuts!  That's the joy of digital.

Yeah I got some weird looks while I was doing that.   Now to find another one that's in the 1800s again. Time for google.

[Thunder7]

Thanks for the in-depth search.  While the conversion doesn't sound impossible (at least in most instances), it does sound impracticable. The thought of step-down metering takes me back about 30 years to my days of college photography classes.  
But, what's life without challenges.  

Right now, I'm vacillating between the purchase of the Cannon A560 -  or biting the bullet and going for the XTi.  

The A560 fits a lot of my criteria (well, mostly my budget).  

But the XTi    I was fortunate enough to do the research necessary (actually, I'd already done the research, but it got me out of the office  ) and then purchase one for my employer.  

Then of course, I had to learn to use it so I could teach others - it was tough duty, I tell yah!  

Glad to help. I havent heard about people doing what you asked about for some time so you made me curious.

Now, on to your choices. If your budget can handle it, I would go with the XTi. The main reason is limitations. If you find yourself falling down that rabbit hole of photography, shooting everything that catches your eye you will run up against the limitations of a point and shoot rather quickly. There are certain things you just cannot do that a DSLR will allow for when your budget does.

I have a friend who recently upgraded from a Nikon Coolpix 8700 (Discontinued) to their D200 DSLR because of those very reasons. She currently has only one lens (18-200mm) but having the option of expandability as well as the extended capabilities has opened up an entire new world for her.

You wont regret it if you can swing the XTi.

[Jeff]

Go for XTi... without question. The various options with lenses and such just make it a winner compared to a P&S.

I gotta say, this is one of my favorite threads on ST.N evar.

Jeff

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

I agree with Jeff, I have learned alot on here.

[torags v2]

Looks like good continuous fps and interesting "joystick" manual focus. Ergos look good and the price is great. Good luck.

PS: Watch who you buy it from (reseller.com)

[JonS]

Looks like good continuous fps and interesting "joystick" manual focus. Ergos look good and the price is great. Good luck.

PS: Watch who you buy it from (reseller.com)

 Boy, no kidding.
 It took me three tries to buy a Nikon D50. Don't even consider "Prestige Photo" or the other names for the same bunch.
 I ended up buying the lens from B&H and the body from a place I never heard of before. Can't remember the name, but it had Strip as part of it. Blue Strip Photo or something like that. There are no super deals, just fair ones.

[Jeff]

As far as mail order/online goes, I've had the best luck with B&H. I've also dealt with Beach Camera with no complaints.

Jeff

[johnnyb]

B&H, Adorama, Calumet for new stuff.  KEH for used.  All get a big  

[torags v2]

Went to dinner at Lands End in SF last nite. It was a nice wind swept sky & sunset...

And Oh.. I hit the lottery (well not THE LOTTERY). I got a permit for Coyote Buttes and "the wave" for Oct 1. Hope it's not raining.

[Ant]

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