Thread: 35mm SLR Camera's

Thanks guys on the information that Sony digital bodies will run Minolta AF glass...now I have something else to be "watching" out for... The old point and shoot Nikon Coolpix may be taking the back burner...

Originally Posted by Hawkeye5

My problem with digital is that the cameras don't hold any value. Some of the film cameras can still bring some good dollars. I could sell the CLE with the two Leica lenses for over $1000 and it is a 30 year old camera. The D40 might go for $100 and its plastic.

how true this is, i have been searching for a medium format, preferable a mamiya 645 pro, and being not even made anymore they are quite costly, my digital canon which is about 5 years old is practically worthless now lol

-dan-

I have always loved the Pentax file SLRs.

In 1978 I toted a Pentax K1000 with a Vivitar 850-210 zoom all over Kenya. Later used the ME, ME Super, the Super Program, and the cadillac, the LX. Still have the bodies, a good many lenses.

Nowadays I love the Pentax DSLRs like the K7 and Kx. Somehow they preserve the feel of the old film bodies.

I process my B&W film myself and then scan the negatives for digital darkroom editing.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

At work to take pix of tattoos I do I still use a Nikon N90 with a Nikkor 105mm macro lens, and a Nikon Speedight SB25. The local Walgreen's or CVS still has film and develops it. I do want to get a digital Nikon that will work with the auto focus lens mentioned above. One of these days ........

lol just sell that 105 mm lens. That is work around 800 bucks on ebay.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

At work to take pix of tattoos I do I still use a Nikon N90 with a Nikkor 105mm macro lens, and a Nikon Speedight SB25. The local Walgreen's or CVS still has film and develops it. I do want to get a digital Nikon that will work with the auto focus lens mentioned above. One of these days ........

Jimmy,

Your 105mm macro is a fine lens, a VERY fine lens.
Visit your local high end shops and
hunt a used Nikon digital back that
supports it.

In this area folks are trading in or selling
their three year old back to get the
latest camera that supports HD
and movies. The only thing to double
check is that the motor is in the
right place. Easy to check by bringing your
lens with you and do some homework.

Lots of info at KenRockwell.com

Nikon 105mm AF Micro

BTW: your 105 macro is on my wish list.

I have had a Nikon N8008S body for several years and have had alot of fun with it shooting black and white film. When digital came out, I purchased the Nikon D70s. All of the Nikon and Nikon compatible autofocus lenses I had acquired work very well with the new body. Considering the cost of film and trying to find someone able to properly develop the film, the cost of the new body was justified; at least in my mind. I do not have any of the higher end photo software programs. but with black and white photos, I have not been able to match the results of quality black and white slide film and a 35mm SLR camera with digital results.

With the digital camera, I find myself experimenting more due to the fact of not having to pay for film and development. With a roll of film, I felt lucky to end up with several great photos out of one roll. With digital, I can take hundreds of photos and experiment with out factoring in costs.

What the hell is film ??? LMAO

Since I haven't been using it for the past 5 years, I have just recently sold my Nikon F80 with a set of lnses and an SB-28 Speedlight to a young man who wishes to become a photographer. I love Film and, like in so many places, it is just difficult to get a good job done developing it here. So, instead of letting it collect dust, I really hope it gets back into action with someone who appreciates Film as much or even more as I do...

Still have my Canon Sure Shot Z90W compact 35mm camera. That little one produced outstanding pictures as well. Will most likely not let go of it...

Originally Posted by niftyshaving

Jimmy,

Your 105mm macro is a fine lens, a VERY fine lens.
Visit your local high end shops and
hunt a used Nikon digital back that
supports it.

In this area folks are trading in or selling
their three year old back to get the
latest camera that supports HD
and movies. The only thing to double
check is that the motor is in the
right place. Easy to check by bringing your
lens with you and do some homework.

Lots of info at KenRockwell.com

Nikon 105mm AF Micro

BTW: your 105 macro is on my wish list.

This is actually a really good idea, you can get a D50 for 250 or so bucks. Plop that micro lens on there and get some killer close up pictures.

I still have my Nikon N6006 but I must confess since getting my Nikon D50 it has been languishing in one of my camera bags.