New Camera

DucksNuts · 11-19-2007, 06:44 PM

Im upgrading my SLR from a Konica Minolta 5d, to this little baby....

Sony a100

I looked at the A700, but cant justify double the price.

Great thing is all my Konica lenses will fit on the a100, since Sony bought Konica.

SteveDallas · 11-19-2007, 07:15 PM

Damn!!! That 5D looks pretty nice itself, to be old & busted. I'm sure we don't have to ask for sample pics from the new hotness.

jinx · 11-19-2007, 07:19 PM

Hey that's the one I have - I really like it Ducks. Definitely need a flash attachment though...

DucksNuts · 11-19-2007, 08:43 PM

Its not old and busted Steve, I just like the 10 mega pixels.

Oh, thanks for the headsup Jinx...will look into that.

wolfd · 11-19-2007, 11:13 PM

That's a pricey camera! Very nice though!

toranokaze · 11-20-2007, 01:29 PM

That is very nice like the fact that it is the ccd megapix not the interlaced ones.

Sundae · 11-22-2007, 06:44 PM

You've taken some cracking pictures Ducks.
If Jinx recommends it my guess is you'll take many more.

be-bop · 11-25-2007, 05:38 PM

Can I butt in and ask a question?as there seems to be a few camera Buffs on these boards is it possible to adjust a digital camera to shoot in black and white rather than adjusting the pictures on the PC.
I have a fujifilm finepix S5600 and I've been through the handbook but can't find anything on it I know it's not that expensive a camera but it's as much as I'm willing to spend at this time.

richlevy · 11-25-2007, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by be-bop

Can I butt in and ask a question?as there seems to be a few camera Buffs on these boards is it possible to adjust a digital camera to shoot in black and white rather than adjusting the pictures on the PC.
I have a fujifilm finepix S5600 and I've been through the handbook but can't find anything on it I know it's not that expensive a camera but it's as much as I'm willing to spend at this time.

According to here

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To add something different to your photos you can add black and white or chrome colour effects. You can also adjust the sharpness of the photos you take.

I can't find an S5600 manual , but according to the S5200 manual,(page 57) there might be an "F" button to display functions, one screen will have number of pixels, ISO, and a camera icon for color. It probably says "STD". This is where you change to chrome or B&W.

be-bop · 11-25-2007, 06:07 PM

Thank you for taking the time to point me in the right direction

richlevy · 11-25-2007, 07:35 PM

You're welcome.

BTW, now that Ducks has a new camera, maybe she will post some artistic photos of herself.

lookout123 · 11-28-2007, 11:25 PM

i used to shoot (more than 10 years ago) and show landscape and artsy type crap and i was always a nikon guy. i stayed nikon through my different bodies because any old nikor (compatible) lens would fit any new model. i've still got my 35mm SLR and it is in fine shape, but i've been enjoying using it again. except now i'm doing more action and sports crap so i definitely want to move my SLR to digital. I'm thinking to stick with Nikon unless someone can give me a compelling reason not to.

Any thoughts?

I'm never going to shoot pro quality stuff again, so i just need a good quality body, with a fast auto focus and fast shutter speed. megapixels and that kind of stuff is greek to me so what are the minimums i should be looking at?

I'm thinking the D40X seems to be good bang for the buck as a lower-to mid range option. I'm just nervous with being digital that it will be obsolete and useless too quickly. I've used my old N8008 for about 12 years so obviously i like to hang on to them.

http://nikonimaging.com/global/produ...d40x/index.htm

Bullitt · 11-28-2007, 11:43 PM

My D50 has treated me very well since I got it this past summer Lookout. I bought it used (most will be since they are out of production due to the new D40's out now) for a very reasonable price in comparison with other "entry level" dslr's. It has a very solid body, metal lens mount, 6mp which is all you'll need unless you want to some heavy cropping or poster sized prints, and like you said, it is compatible with older Nikon lenses.

The new D40's don't have a built in auto focusing mechanism, so they can only use a new line of lenses so I would avoid that route if I were you. If you want to know more about the D50, PM me and I'll send you all I know and have experienced with it.

lookout123 · 11-28-2007, 11:50 PM

huh, the lack of AF mechanism kind of sucks. but it looks like i can pick up a D40X for about $750 with a nikor 18-55 and 55-200. those two lenses should get me where i need to go in the auto focus world. buying used bodies make me nervous as i just don't do this enough to know good from bad anymore.

***ok, it seems that the real difference between the D40 and the D40X is 4.1 megapixels and $200. What do the megapixels really mean to me and are they worth an extra $200?

SteveDallas · 11-29-2007, 12:14 AM

With the lenses you already have, it makes a lot of sense to stick with Nikon.

You might look for a D50 in good condition.. I don't know what the specs are like on the D40 but the D50 is a great camera and will probably be cheaper.

I personally would buy the 6.1 megapixel model and put the $200 toward a lens or an external flash.

11-19-2007, 06:44 PM	#1
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	New Camera Im upgrading my SLR from a Konica Minolta 5d, to this little baby.... Sony a100 I looked at the A700, but cant justify double the price. Great thing is all my Konica lenses will fit on the a100, since Sony bought Konica.

11-19-2007, 07:19 PM	#3
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Hey that's the one I have - I really like it Ducks. Definitely need a flash attachment though... __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

11-20-2007, 01:29 PM	#6
toranokaze I'm still a jerk Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Little Mexico Posts: 1,817	That is very nice like the fact that it is the ccd megapix not the interlaced ones. __________________ "Without deviation from the norm progress is not possible." - Frank Zappa It is the ignorance of ignorance that lead to the death of knowledge The Virgin Mary does not weep for her son, for he is in paradise. She weeps for the world , for we are in suffering.

11-22-2007, 06:44 PM	#7
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	You've taken some cracking pictures Ducks. If Jinx recommends it my guess is you'll take many more. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-25-2007, 07:35 PM	#11
richlevy King Of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Posts: 6,669	You're welcome. BTW, now that Ducks has a new camera, maybe she will post some artistic photos of herself. __________________ Exercise your rights and remember your obligations - VOTE! I have always believed that hope is that stubborn thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us so long as we have the courage to keep reaching, to keep working, to keep fighting. -- Barack Hussein Obama

11-19-2007, 07:15 PM	#2
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Damn!!! That 5D looks pretty nice itself, to be old & busted. I'm sure we don't have to ask for sample pics from the new hotness.

11-19-2007, 08:43 PM	#4
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	Its not old and busted Steve, I just like the 10 mega pixels. Oh, thanks for the headsup Jinx...will look into that.

11-19-2007, 11:13 PM	#5
wolfd Disorderly Disciplinarian Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 21	That's a pricey camera! Very nice though!

11-25-2007, 05:38 PM	#8
be-bop Operations Operative Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: scotland/uk Posts: 664	Can I butt in and ask a question?as there seems to be a few camera Buffs on these boards is it possible to adjust a digital camera to shoot in black and white rather than adjusting the pictures on the PC. I have a fujifilm finepix S5600 and I've been through the handbook but can't find anything on it I know it's not that expensive a camera but it's as much as I'm willing to spend at this time.

11-25-2007, 06:07 PM	#10
be-bop Operations Operative Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: scotland/uk Posts: 664	Thank you for taking the time to point me in the right direction

11-28-2007, 11:25 PM	#12
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	i used to shoot (more than 10 years ago) and show landscape and artsy type crap and i was always a nikon guy. i stayed nikon through my different bodies because any old nikor (compatible) lens would fit any new model. i've still got my 35mm SLR and it is in fine shape, but i've been enjoying using it again. except now i'm doing more action and sports crap so i definitely want to move my SLR to digital. I'm thinking to stick with Nikon unless someone can give me a compelling reason not to. Any thoughts? I'm never going to shoot pro quality stuff again, so i just need a good quality body, with a fast auto focus and fast shutter speed. megapixels and that kind of stuff is greek to me so what are the minimums i should be looking at? I'm thinking the D40X seems to be good bang for the buck as a lower-to mid range option. I'm just nervous with being digital that it will be obsolete and useless too quickly. I've used my old N8008 for about 12 years so obviously i like to hang on to them. http://nikonimaging.com/global/produ...d40x/index.htm __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin Last edited by lookout123; 11-28-2007 at 11:47 PM.

11-28-2007, 11:43 PM	#13
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	My D50 has treated me very well since I got it this past summer Lookout. I bought it used (most will be since they are out of production due to the new D40's out now) for a very reasonable price in comparison with other "entry level" dslr's. It has a very solid body, metal lens mount, 6mp which is all you'll need unless you want to some heavy cropping or poster sized prints, and like you said, it is compatible with older Nikon lenses. The new D40's don't have a built in auto focusing mechanism, so they can only use a new line of lenses so I would avoid that route if I were you. If you want to know more about the D50, PM me and I'll send you all I know and have experienced with it. __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

11-28-2007, 11:50 PM	#14
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	huh, the lack of AF mechanism kind of sucks. but it looks like i can pick up a D40X for about $750 with a nikor 18-55 and 55-200. those two lenses should get me where i need to go in the auto focus world. buying used bodies make me nervous as i just don't do this enough to know good from bad anymore. **ok, it seems that the real difference between the D40 and the D40X is 4.1 megapixels and $200. What do the megapixels really mean to me and are they worth an extra $200? __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin Last edited by lookout123; 11-29-2007 at 12:03 AM.*

11-29-2007, 12:14 AM	#15
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	With the lenses you already have, it makes a lot of sense to stick with Nikon. You might look for a D50 in good condition.. I don't know what the specs are like on the D40 but the D50 is a great camera and will probably be cheaper. I personally would buy the 6.1 megapixel model and put the $200 toward a lens or an external flash.

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