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In search of an SLR to buy
ImDrawingABlank
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I'm sorry if this has been answered somewhere, I did a few searches for SLR's and didn't seem to come up with something quite relevant. I'm really wanting to get into photography again, and the only camera in my house as of right now is my parents $300-$400 digital, which is sadly lacking in all of the SLR functions I've come to love. Now I'd love to get a digital SLR, but that seems a bit out of my pricerange. I'm not entirely sure on how much I want to spend, cheaper is better obviouslly but I know I dont want to spend the cost of what I'd be looking at for most of the Digi-SLR's I've seen. I don't know much about camera's themselves, but I do prefer editing images digitally as opposed to in a darkroom (which I can do, but being out of school I dont know how to access one anymore, and im not very good at it if I did). Here's a basic rundown of what im looking for in the camera.
I usually take landscape shots, mostly of industrial buildings and such but the option to take a super fast shutter speed shot is greatly welcome (such as catching a raindrop splash). I usually hang around close-midrange shots and I doubt I'll use a telephoto lense often, although I do have one from my dad's old SLR (camera stolen, lens wasn't with it at the time). Mostly I'll be using black and white film, it's my favourite type of photography, although I dont think this effects much if anything in terms of the camera's quality. Obviouslly I'd like for the camera to be able to withstand being dropped a small distance at very least, but it's not like im going to be doing it on purpse ever (I'm usually pretty good with this, I've yet to ever drop a camera)
I'm looking lately at the Nikon N65-N80 (depends on price-feature), but I'm not sure if it's what I need. I don't know what manual and automatic focusing are on an SLR camera, and im entirely used to focusing the picture myself through the controls on the lens, will those still be there on an autofocus SLR? I dont mind manual loading or rewinding of the camera, but if it can do it automatically that's even better. If anyone can help me decide on a camera and lens combination that would suit my needs I'd really appreciate it.
Also, if someone could recommend the easiest, and highest quality way for me to transfer all pictures taken on a film camera to a digital format on my computer that would be awesome, as I dont know how to do it myself quite yet.
PS: If this sort of thread already exists, please feel free to move or delete this as necessary. Thanks guys! (and girls)
I usually take landscape shots, mostly of industrial buildings and such but the option to take a super fast shutter speed shot is greatly welcome (such as catching a raindrop splash). I usually hang around close-midrange shots and I doubt I'll use a telephoto lense often, although I do have one from my dad's old SLR (camera stolen, lens wasn't with it at the time). Mostly I'll be using black and white film, it's my favourite type of photography, although I dont think this effects much if anything in terms of the camera's quality. Obviouslly I'd like for the camera to be able to withstand being dropped a small distance at very least, but it's not like im going to be doing it on purpse ever (I'm usually pretty good with this, I've yet to ever drop a camera)
I'm looking lately at the Nikon N65-N80 (depends on price-feature), but I'm not sure if it's what I need. I don't know what manual and automatic focusing are on an SLR camera, and im entirely used to focusing the picture myself through the controls on the lens, will those still be there on an autofocus SLR? I dont mind manual loading or rewinding of the camera, but if it can do it automatically that's even better. If anyone can help me decide on a camera and lens combination that would suit my needs I'd really appreciate it.
Also, if someone could recommend the easiest, and highest quality way for me to transfer all pictures taken on a film camera to a digital format on my computer that would be awesome, as I dont know how to do it myself quite yet.
PS: If this sort of thread already exists, please feel free to move or delete this as necessary. Thanks guys! (and girls)
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I'm currently in the same shoes, or will be in a few months when I need a film SLR for school. I'll be getting a Canon because I have a Canon DSLR and Canon lenses, probably a used Elan 7E as that's what my friend who has a lot of experience with film has recommended. One thing to consider is what lens you have right now and what it will fit. You can always use a mount adapter but if you have a Nikon lens, might as well get a Nikon body. The manual and auto focus work just like they do on a DSLR. There's usually a switch on the lens or the camera that activates or deactivates AF. The standard focus ring is still on the lens if you want MF. AF is a godsend though, all professional photographers I've talked to use AF.