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Jul 31, 2016 08:45:06   #
BebuLamar
 
jeep_daddy wrote:
Everybody wants to save money and see if they can use their old lenses with a new DSLR body. You will find that it's not worth it. There are adapter rings that will allow them to fit, but everything you do will be manual. You will have to manually select an f/stop, shutter speed, and you will have to manually focus. DSLR's don't have a split focus screen in the viewfinder, but you can have one installed in some camera bodies so that they focus like the old SLR. Trying to manual focus without one is close to impossible. I recommend that you buy your DSLR and choose one good lens designed for that body so that you can experience how nice the new stuff is compared to the old camera system you are already acquainted with.
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When I bought my first camera the Nikon F2AS back in 1977 the first accessory I bought for it was a type D focusing screen. Full ground glass and no split image. Before I bought the Nikon I was thinking about Leica M and I liked them a lot and back then Leica prices were affordable compared to Nikon top of the line. But since I used my dad rangefinder as my first camera I decided not to buy a rangefinder. But the SLR has the split image rangefinder so I removed it. I never had any problem focusing.

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Aug 8, 2016 23:09:20   #
r.grossner Loc: Rockford IL & Sarasota FL
 
Don't appreciate your " don't open mouth comment! The header to my post stated that was new to DSLR! Had the camera for one day. Lots to learn. CHILL! Sorry I posted " Stop Down Metering" instead of will the camera Stop down the lens.

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Aug 8, 2016 23:25:45   #
r.grossner Loc: Rockford IL & Sarasota FL
 
Went with a D750 with 24-120 F4 kit. $900 dollar instant rebate. Really happy. All my old prime AI's work great in M or A mode. 24 & 28 2.8's going on E-Bay. Keeping 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.8, 105micro f4, 80-200 one touch 4.5 and 300 f4.5 prime. Also have a decent 2x teleconverter that works well with the 300mm.

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Aug 8, 2016 23:37:00   #
r.grossner Loc: Rockford IL & Sarasota FL
 
Went with D750 with 24-120 F4 kit. 900buck instant rebate! All my old Nikkors AI's Work great in A or M mode. 24 and 28 2.8 can go on e-bay.
Keeping 50mm 1.4, 85 1.8, 105 micro, 80-200 one touch and 300 f4.5.

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Aug 8, 2016 23:41:53   #
Marionsho Loc: Kansas
 
r.grossner wrote:
Don't appreciate your " don't open mouth comment! The header to my post stated that was new to DSLR! Had the camera for one day. Lots to learn. CHILL! Sorry I posted " Stop Down Metering" instead of will the camera Stop down the lens.

Please use 'Quote Reply" so we know who you are referring to. Thankx. It saves time trying to find whom you may be referring to. I never did find who you may be talking about.
Marion

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Aug 9, 2016 04:49:08   #
bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.
 
for the average person, a dx camera will do just fine. are you a pro??? will you be printing large photos??? does you work demand the highest image quality???? if not then dx.

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May 1, 2017 00:47:42   #
r.grossner Loc: Rockford IL & Sarasota FL
 
Agree. Bought a D750 and am pleased at how high I can go with ISO without noise. Might buy a D7200 if I feel I need a crop sensor for extra reach or a 2nd body.

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May 1, 2017 00:52:24   #
r.grossner Loc: Rockford IL & Sarasota FL
 
Chose a D750 with 24-120 kit lens. Seems reasonably sharp for a W/A - tele zoom.

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Jun 25, 2017 21:15:07   #
r.grossner Loc: Rockford IL & Sarasota FL
 
r.grossner wrote:
I am new to DSLR but not digital cameras. I have several AI film bodys and Some F bodies. What would be a good choice to use my AI lenses in manual focus mode but still have stopdown metering? My research seems to show a D7100 at the least might work? Should I go with a FX sensor body?
24mm 2.8, 28mm 2.8, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.8, 135mm Vivitar. 105mm micro Nikkor, 80-200 one touch, 300mm 4.5. 50mm El Nikkor with bellows and adapter ring, 2X teleconverter and several Estate sale off brands.


I have added a Nikon 70-300 f4-5.6D ED zoom to the collection. This one is reasonably sharp and has a metal lens mount. I can't find a PDF of the owners manual. Nikon support doesn't have it listed. I think all the newer versions have the plastic mount and no ED.

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Jul 3, 2017 12:26:04   #
r.grossner Loc: Rockford IL & Sarasota FL
 
jeep_daddy wrote:
Everybody wants to save money and see if they can use their old lenses with a new DSLR body. You will find that it's not worth it. There are adapter rings that will allow them to fit, but everything you do will be manual. You will have to manually select an f/stop, shutter speed, and you will have to manually focus. DSLR's don't have a split focus screen in the viewfinder, but you can have one installed in some camera bodies so that they focus like the old SLR. Trying to manual focus without one is close to impossible. I recommend that you buy your DSLR and choose one good lens designed for that body so that you can experience how nice the new stuff is compared to the old camera system you are already acquainted with.
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"But everything you do will be manual." Not so with the D750 which was my choice. AI lenses work in aperture preferred auto and full manual modes. Focus has NOT been a problem. If I need auto focus then I am limited to my AF lenses which are an AF S 24-120 f4 ED VR, or AF 70-300 f4/5.6 ED. Pic is of a small wild flower by the creek in my back yard. 105mm Micro Nikkor AI hand held f11 1/800 ISO3200 on the D750 body in A mode.



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Jul 3, 2017 12:34:29   #
BebuLamar
 
JPL wrote:
This is an easy to answer question. I have some of the same lenses as you have, the 50 1.4, the 85 1.8 and 50 mm El. Forget about buying a Nikon camera if you want to use your old glass. If you want full frame sensor in a camera that will allow you to easily use your old glass with great results you have to get a Sony A7. That is the way to go. I have lot of old glass and have tried to use it on my crop sensor and full frame Nikon Dslr. The problem is that focusing is difficult. You have to to use live view for accurate focusing and that takes way to long time to be useful in most cases. With a mirrorless camera like the Sony A7 line (I have a A7r) you can configure your camera once and for all so that you only need to press one button to manual focus accurately and quickly. It makes it just as easy to use manual focus lenses as it was in the old days. I guarantee this is by far the best option if you want to continue using your manual lenses. If you buy the newest models Sony A7II or A7rII then you will also get a camera that that has image stabilizing that works with your old glass. But the original Sony A7, A7s or A7r also work perfectly with your old glass, they just do not have the stabilizing feature. You will need to buy an adapter but that will cost you less then $40 for a good one. If you need further assistance or info about this send me private msg. There are many other options but those Sony cameras are the only with full frame sensors. I was skeptic about the Sony cameras until I tried but it only took a few test shots after I configured the camera (it is just about deciding to use one button for focus peaking) to get me convinced that this is the way to go with old Nikkor glass.
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Mirrorless people tend to say that they are good for manual focusing but manual focusing with mirrorless is too slow. Manual focusing is the my greatest complaint about the mirrorless.

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Jul 3, 2017 12:41:56   #
tdekany Loc: Oregon
 
BebuLamar wrote:
Mirrorless people tend to say that they are good for manual focusing but manual focusing with mirrorless is too slow. Manual focusing is the my greatest complaint about the mirrorless.


What mirrorless system did you try that was too slow for you?

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Jul 3, 2017 13:00:09   #
BebuLamar
 
Sony a6000
Fuji xt2
Olympus em 1 mk2

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Jul 3, 2017 13:09:05   #
tdekany Loc: Oregon
 
BebuLamar wrote:
Sony a6000
Fuji xt2
Olympus em 1 mk2


What do you find fast enough for you?

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Jul 3, 2017 13:27:22   #
BebuLamar
 
My dslr

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