Upcoming New Camera
May 10, 2012 15:57:54 #
Within the next few months, I will hopefully be getting a new DSLR. I already own an older Minolta 9xi w/several lenses(A-mount I believe, altho not sure.). I'm not entirely thrilled with Pentax as a camera(know very little about), and wondering if I should go with a Pentax body for cross-usage of my current lenses, or use mount adapters if opting for a new brand camera all-together. Canon over Nikkon over Pentax?? What y'all think?
May 10, 2012 16:01:03 #
Have you considered the Sony Alpha line of cameras?
If your lenses are "A Mount", they can be used on the newer Sony DSLR's.
There a quite a few here who are impressed with the A55 or the newer A77's
If your lenses are "A Mount", they can be used on the newer Sony DSLR's.
There a quite a few here who are impressed with the A55 or the newer A77's
May 10, 2012 17:50:44 #
May 10, 2012 17:52:36 #
I have a Pentax 2000k.It's a great little camera,and I will be getting another Pentax as well.The Pentax 5 has garnered excellent reviews everywhere.
Whatever you may end up choosing,I hope you are happy and satisfied with it.
Whatever you may end up choosing,I hope you are happy and satisfied with it.
May 10, 2012 20:36:18 #
Really unsure of the current mount on my Minolta. Was under the impression that it(and lenses)were K-mount, but I read earlier that it might be an A. How to tell?? Currently for the Minolta, I have a Maxxum Zoom Xi 28-80 1:4(22)-5.6, a Maxxum Zoom Xi 100-300 1-4.5(32)-5.6, and a Maxxum 1.7x Teleconverter. All Autofucus compatible. Not real sure of value(haven't checked and too many years ago to remember)...maybe $300-$400 for all?? Hope to save the expense of buying new lenses, using what I have. Just unsure of Sony as they pertain to DSLRs. Audio no doubt, but imagery?? I'll have about $700-$800 to play with, and figured to spend more on the body.
May 10, 2012 20:45:50 #
C_Rex wrote:
Canon over Nikkon over Pentax?? What y'all think?
None of the above.
E-M5 or E-5
May 11, 2012 08:46:35 #
Questions like this are what local photo shops were for. If you don't have a local photo shot near you, try calling B&H or Adorama's sales departments. They will not steer you wrong and they will tell you what your set of present glass is worth, what bodies it is compatible with and it's quality and resale value if you intend to trade up. Go with what your wallet can afford and a camera body that feels comfortable in your hands and fingers. Also evaluate your usage. Even buying used equipment from these organizations can be fruitful and definately dollar saving. Hope you enjoy your upgrade. All the rest is personal preferance.
May 11, 2012 09:53:49 #
Have been using Sony DSLRs since switching to digital. My last two Sonys have been the Alpha A-700, which I have kept as a backup camera and my new (September 2011) A-77 SLT.
This camera is a new type and a technological breakthrough with a 2.5 million pixel electronic viewfinder with 100% view & 12FPS. If your old lenses are Minolta, they will work and are
rated as quite good glass. The sensor is 24+ megapixels and the noise characteristics are quite good. One of the best features of this camera is the ability to really see what your exposure will look like thru the viewfinder. Email me and I will send you recent pics from the camera.
This camera is a new type and a technological breakthrough with a 2.5 million pixel electronic viewfinder with 100% view & 12FPS. If your old lenses are Minolta, they will work and are
rated as quite good glass. The sensor is 24+ megapixels and the noise characteristics are quite good. One of the best features of this camera is the ability to really see what your exposure will look like thru the viewfinder. Email me and I will send you recent pics from the camera.
May 11, 2012 11:34:40 #
richz
Loc: upstate New York
I have a Sony A55 and a A65, both are really good cameras, (SLTs).
I have a bunch of A lenses from my minolta film cameras and they all work with the Sonys. I would not be afraid to buy a Sony camera, I have had a Sony since the A350 came out and have been very pleased with them.
I have a bunch of A lenses from my minolta film cameras and they all work with the Sonys. I would not be afraid to buy a Sony camera, I have had a Sony since the A350 came out and have been very pleased with them.
May 11, 2012 23:27:41 #
Just got a Sony a77 3 months ago. I love it... I have had top of the line Canon (film) equipment in the last 30 years and this is the best camera that I have had.
May 12, 2012 00:01:39 #
Minolta / Sony alpha (a-mount) lens database
http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/index.asp
Sony makes excellent cameras.
http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/index.asp
Sony makes excellent cameras.
May 12, 2012 00:28:26 #
... never mind, heh, I pretty much duplicated Nikonian72's post...
It looks like your lenses are compatible with the current line of Sony cameras.
It looks like your lenses are compatible with the current line of Sony cameras.
May 12, 2012 01:07:09 #
May 12, 2012 05:35:56 #
I have a Pentax K-5, which I love. It's small, but fully weather-sealed, and does everything pretty well. As a plus, Pentax make some wonderful limited primes, and their DA* range of lens is very good, too. I also have a Nikon outfit, but I rarely carry it around because of the size and weight.
May 12, 2012 23:06:54 #
Two things to consider. The first is fit. Go handle the camera bodies you're considering. They all look similar, but feel different. Second is lens diversity and availability. Canon and Nikon have the edge there and Nikon surpasses Canon in that it has had the same mount (F mount) since the 1950s.
If you already have excellent glass for another mount, you should probably stick with that mount.
If you already have excellent glass for another mount, you should probably stick with that mount.
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