Switching from SLR to DSLR
Apr 6, 2021 22:15:54 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
burkphoto wrote:
Heck, always ask for 30% more than you want. Then the bean counters have something to cut and you’ll still get what you need. It nearly always worked for me... Everyone “wins”.
Yep. But cameras were unfortunately pretty far down our list of priorities. At the time, I was glad just to have something to use, and brought my own when I really needed flexibility.
At school, it's all about what is on the negotiated purchase list.
Apr 6, 2021 22:19:53 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
larryepage wrote:
Yep. But cameras were unfortunately pretty far down our list of priorities. At the time, I was glad just to have something to use, and brought my own when I really needed flexibility.
At school, it's all about what is on the negotiated purchase list.
At school, it's all about what is on the negotiated purchase list.
Except when it comes to bondoggle trips for administrators.
Apr 6, 2021 22:20:31 #
Why not? Too many variables that could affect the final actual photograph.
--Bob
--Bob
BebuLamar wrote:
No film camera has an EVF so using a mirrorless is very unlike shooting film. Well, but then I think why not? We can build film camera with EVF and seeing what we get before release the shutter just like a digital mirrorless.
Apr 7, 2021 01:47:36 #
ELNikkor wrote:
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How can you know that a used D3300 will have all the features he will want. Sure the D3300 is a good entry level camera but I’ve never owned one specifically because it lacks many features I want.
Apr 7, 2021 11:28:57 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
I gave Nikon options, the idea being the FTZ adapter will support the old lenses as manual focus and any new digital or newer AF-S / AF-P Nikon lenses as options / familiarity.
The cheaper mirrorless approach is a used Sony full frame model, as Sony prices their equipment for the greater benefit of mankind.
The cheaper mirrorless approach is a used Sony full frame model, as Sony prices their equipment for the greater benefit of mankind.
GIVE ME A BREAK PAUL!!
Apr 7, 2021 12:27:32 #
Anyone notice that in the 5 pages of replies/arguments/insults, etc., the OP has not replied to any of this?
--Bob
--Bob
Apr 7, 2021 12:32:04 #
[quote=cameraf4]The Df does not have a pop-up flash like most new cameras do.
Many people mention "flash" in one way or another. When I got semi serious about photography, I went with 35mm because of the ease of taking pictures. I'm an available light guy, never used flash ever. Too much trouble! If god wanted us to use flash, he would have built one into our heads! <g> Harry
Many people mention "flash" in one way or another. When I got semi serious about photography, I went with 35mm because of the ease of taking pictures. I'm an available light guy, never used flash ever. Too much trouble! If god wanted us to use flash, he would have built one into our heads! <g> Harry
Apr 7, 2021 12:39:16 #
As an old guy (almost 70 then) around 2003 I switched over to digital. Now, some 18 years later still doing it. You'll not regret.
Apr 7, 2021 12:53:55 #
hrblaine wrote:
The Df does not have a pop-up flash like most new cameras do.
Many people mention "flash" in one way or another. When I got semi serious about photography, I went with 35mm because of the ease of taking pictures. I'm an available light guy, never used flash ever. Too much trouble! If god wanted us to use flash, he would have built one into our heads! <g> Harry
Many people mention "flash" in one way or another. When I got semi serious about photography, I went with 35mm because of the ease of taking pictures. I'm an available light guy, never used flash ever. Too much trouble! If god wanted us to use flash, he would have built one into our heads! <g> Harry
When everyone has cameras capable of 'available light' photography, those seeking a distinguishing talent have and are capable of expertly adding light with their speedlight. They are no longer limited to available light.
Apr 7, 2021 13:06:46 #
rmalarz wrote:
Anyone notice that in the 5 pages of replies/arguments/insults, etc., the OP has not replied to any of this?
--Bob
--Bob
Yeah, makes you wonder.....
Apr 7, 2021 13:09:59 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
srt101fan wrote:
Yeah, makes you wonder.....
If I were a new member, I'd probably have been disenchanted by all the interaction also...
Apr 7, 2021 13:15:45 #
larryepage wrote:
If I were a new member, I'd probably have been disenchanted by all the interaction also...
The OP should have clarified his question/need somewhere along the line once he got some feedback. Would have resulted in a more productive "interaction".
Apr 7, 2021 13:34:13 #
larryepage wrote:
If I were a new member, I'd probably have been disenchanted by all the interaction also...
Well he got good info on an adapter to let him use his existing flash on a dslr, and good info on how to not break the bank (less than $200) and use his existing lenses and get others, which were his two basic questions. And anything he did with a film camera, including shooting black and white, can be done with any dslr and more. Maybe he's just making up his mind.
Apr 7, 2021 22:26:27 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
I was concerned about flashes for my digital and went to a smaller Nikon flash which I can use with reflector cards or use to trigger a remote flash. I sleep better. PS, I also got Nikon Df but you have to remember it's a digital camera and does not control, for example, aperture like my Nikon film cameras.
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