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September 2008

Archive For September 2008

PHOTOKINA REPORT: Olympus prototypes

Olympus displayed a pre-production version of a new DSLR to be released before Christmas, positioned between their E520 and E3, and an early prototype of what their first Micro Four-Thirds camera could look like.
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Filed under: Digital SLR Reviews by admin - 30 September 2008, 3 Comments

What's the best Digital SLR camera for around $1000?

I am looking for a good quality Digital SLR camera for around $1000. If possible, I want to purchase one that comes with 2 lenses (sometimes Best Buy and Circuit City sell the SLR's in kits.) What is a good lens for close-ups (?55mm-300mm?)? And what is a good one for wide [...]

Filed under: Digital SLR Reviews by admin - 28 September 2008, 8 Comments

what is the best slr digital camera in the world?

nikon, cannon, leica, mamiya….?
Actually I feel Kodaks professional series with prices running in the 5k range and above are some of the best due to their color management systems.
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Filed under: Leica Digital SLR by admin - 27 September 2008, 5 Comments

What is a good digital SLR camera to buy for an amateur photographer?

I want to upgrade to a digital camera and I was wondering what would be a good one to go with for an amateur photographer. I like the Cannon Rebel line of cameras but I was wondering what a more affordable option might be. What are your thoughts on the Pentax K100d. I learned on [...]

Filed under: Pentax Digital SLR by admin - 27 September 2008, 6 Comments

Will all the nikon digital slr lenses work with all new cameras?

I have a Nikon D50, and i want a new camera, so will all the lenses i have for it work with the new Nikon cameras???
Here's a partial cut and paste from another question I answered before.
All the lenses you currently have will work and autofocus with the D80, D200, D300, D2 and D3 series.
Any [...]

Filed under: Nikon Digital SLR by admin - 27 September 2008, 5 Comments

What settings for Canon Digital SLR 300D camera for Sport Photography especially outdoor football games in day

I would like suggestions on what are the best settings for my camera (as above) for doing sport photography especially football photography in the daytime from the sideline of the field. My zoom lens is 75-300mm 1:4-5.6
Please help with what ever you can?
Use a shutter speed of at least 1/500th second.
I am surprised that you [...]

Filed under: Canon Digital SLR by admin - 27 September 2008, 2 Comments

Canon EOS Rebel XTi Black SLR Digital Camera?

I am thinking about buying a Canon EOS Rebel XTi Black SLR Digital Camera , and have been checking all the reviews on how great this camera is. The only answer I cant seem to find about this is, does it make videos also? And if so, how long of a video can you make. [...]

Filed under: Digital SLR Reviews by admin - 27 September 2008, 5 Comments

What is the best point-and-shoot digital camera, 6 MP and up? My expectations are high: I have a film Leica R9

…but I need an excellent point-and-shoot for traveling. Something small, but as close to film as possible for a digital p-and-s. Please, no SLR recommendations. Thanks!
I will be using this mostly for portraiture and photojournalism. I prefer low light, with no flash or tripod.
If you need low light with no flash or tripod, then you'll [...]

Filed under: Leica Digital SLR by admin - 26 September 2008, 5 Comments

Can you take a 35mm Minotla camera SRL lens and use it with a Pentax Digital SLR?

You might want to look at adapters. Back in the day you could pick up adapters to go from the banana mount to C mount and from screw mount to F mount and such. I would look on photo sites for lens adapters. Good luck and happy shooting. Whether they make them for the new [...]

Filed under: Pentax Digital SLR by admin - 26 September 2008, 2 Comments

can i still use my nikon slr lens with the new nikon digital cameras?

is it practical to sell my nikon slr camera now that digital cameras are being used?
Yes, with a few exceptions.
First and foremost – your old lenses will most likely mount on the new dSLR bodies, and you will be able to take pictures, unless those lenses and your 35mm body is 50-60 years old or [...]

Filed under: Nikon Digital SLR by admin - 26 September 2008, 2 Comments