April 2010

would an old sigma lens work on a new digital camera?

I have a 7 yr old pentax slr (not digital) and want to up grade to a digital slr. Would the old lenses fit on a new pentax digital slr or would i need to get new lenses.
Yes it will fit. From the Pentax K-x page
Lens mount
"Type/construction: PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount Usable lenses: [...]

Any advice on purchasing a Digital SLR?

I’ve been looking into purchasing a DSLR camera for the past couple of years. I really enjoy photography and want to take this hobby to the next level. I have been researching which DSLRs are best for my "main photographic needs," which would be action shots and landscapes/travel. Although I have been reading up on [...]

Which digital SLR camera should I buy with a budget of £500?

The title is pretty self-explanatory. I have exactly £500 with which to buy a digital SLR camera. From looking at reviews I’m leaning towards the Canon EOS 1000D.. but I really don’t know an awful lot about cameras so any help would be really appreciated, thanks in advance.
Here is a winner.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-D5000-Digital-Camera-18-55/dp/B0025KV8Y0/ref=tag_tdp_sv_edpp_i/275-7378675-6162702
As you can see, it [...]

Help me for buying a Nikon Digital SLR?

I want to buy a digital SLR in budget 50 Thousand. Plz. suggest me for which.
I am not sure I understand, are you saying you have 50,000 dollars US? That is more than enough for a Nikon D3x with a nice lens.
Below are 2 links. If I have misunderstood your budget, then the [...]

reviews on the D40 camera from Nikon?

so i want a good digital camera that is like this one, but the price of this is a bit more than i was willing to spend at 500 dollars.
this is the camera: http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Digital-SLR/25420/D40.html
so any reviews on whether the price was really worth it or not?
I dont know about reviews but its performance compared to [...]

In digital SLR cameras, which is better: Sony or Canon?

I have very little experience with these things and Sony and Canon both offer one at the same price of 450, and they are both 10 mp. The canon one was like 600 but it on sale. Both have awesome reviews, but I am wondering if brand has anything to do with it. So far, [...]

Lens for Pentax K7 Digital SLR?

I am looking to purchase a Pentax K7 with the Pentax Pentax smc DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED/AL (IF) SDM lens. My question is, will this have a full 16mm wide angle, or will it have the 35mm equivalent of 24.5mm?
Thanks in advace!
I dont know the exact crop factor on the K7 but at 16mm [...]

Can anyone recommend a good quality microphone for filming wildlife on a digital SLR?

I’m about to buy a 5D mk2 and was looking at external microphones to use mainly with filming wildlife. Can anyone recommend a quality microphone for this purpose? I have read good reviews on the Rode Stereo Video Mic. What is the range on this kind of mic? I don’t want to spend much more [...]