SLR digital camera

[tomcio]

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Well, the dSLRs will take your old lenses providing they have the same mount system (aka Nikon has it's system, Cannon is different and Minolta/Sony has it's own). One of my best lenses is closer to 30yrs old. Can't beat a fully manual 50mm f/2 glass.

I just wish I could find one of those old hand-shaped Nikon Nocts @ f/1.0!!!

Also, if you want something more advanced and free for editing photos, try GIMP. It's an Open Source photo editior (read FREE as in beer). You can find a copy here: GIMP for Windows. There is tons of tutorials on the internet on how to use it.

Good luck.

Tom

 

[reallemons1]

Wow, those are beautiful, thanks. That is the kind of depth of field I am wanting. And so crisp. Nikon d 40, I'll check it out.

My older good lenses for the Minolta are 55m and have a bayonette(sp) mount. These older lenses still work on the digitals? I would guess Sony if they do? If so, I do have a few nice lenses, a fish eye and a bit of other goodies too. I'll check out GIMP.

 

[crzychickenlady]

I don't know anything about the DSLR thing.

I use a Kodak Z1275, I bought 2 of them last year for Christmas at a whopping $250 each! I got one for myself the other was a Christmas gift for my boyfriend.

I used to work in a shop that sells cameras, printers, digital frames etc.

This was my choice cos it has 12 megapixels and a pretty good zoom.
I still havn't figured out all the settings, but I did play around with it on the 4th and got some good night shots of fireworks.

It all depends on what you preference as far as name brand is and your price range.

I'm going to try and get out this afternoon and shoot some fall pics, I can post some so you can see some from my camera.

 

[tomcio]

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The bayonette mount was common back in the day... I would go into a proper photo store with the lenses and see what they can suggest. To be honest, I have always shot Nikon, so that's the only system I am familiar with as far as old lens compatibility goes.

Also, you may be able to trade in the old camera for a discount on a purchase of the new one. Here in Canada we have an awesome supply stores called Henry's that also deals with used gear. Very fun to rummage through!

Tom

 

[JaciesCoop]

I have the Nikon D60 with 3 different lenses and I love it. I have worked as a professional photographer in the past and have always used Nikon systems. They are so easy to use in Auto. And even in manual when you have a little photo background.
Jacie

 

[reallemons1]

I will take the old lenses with me to a store and check them out. However that old camera is like a dependable old friend. Couldn't part with it!

 

[SterlingAcres]

I believe mine's classified as a Point&Shoot, not an SLR. I couldn't afford that $2500 price tag or I'd have bought a very nice camera. Nikon was a bit out of my price range, so I settled for Canon. I bought my Canon PowerShot S5 IS from Circuit City on sale at $400.

I have no complaints. It works wonderfully. I cannot wait to purchase more lens for it.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/canon_s5is.asp

 

[silkiechicken]

I don't have anything fancy but I too have a cannon. It's a powershot A710 and it does the job for me despite being a point and shoot. I think and expensive camera = $$$ towards that good lens.








In lab, we have lots of nikons and they do wonders when coupled with the zeiss microscopes. They take clear pics of micrometer sized specimins no problem. Don't have expereince with nikons outside of work though.

 

[Trollkiller]

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The bayonette mount was common back in the day... I would go into a proper photo store with the lenses and see what they can suggest. To be honest, I have always shot Nikon, so that's the only system I am familiar with as far as old lens compatibility goes.

Also, you may be able to trade in the old camera for a discount on a purchase of the new one. Here in Canada we have an awesome supply stores called Henry's that also deals with used gear. Very fun to rummage through!

Tom

Tom has given you the best advice. Take one of your lenses to a photo store and try it on a camera body. You are lucky to be starting out with some lenses.

 

[aiwetir]

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i suppose i could have if i wanted to or needed to but i chose not to and i got the same results without one as the light was good.

it was simply to show the OP what a raw file can look like out of a good camera (well an ok camera) even with a expensive lens and good light, put a flash/diffuser on the camera you still get a bland raw file most of the time.