davelam
Member
I dabble from here to there, Canon to Nikon,
I personally own a Nikon D300; standard set of lenses, 50mm/1.8, 18-35/2.8-3.5, 70-300/4-5.6..
Currently am thinking of another 4/3rd's camera with an Leica M adapter as an interesting (perhaps outdating the D300, as I further divulge into Leica & LTM lenses) in my line up.
Previous cameras included Nikon D50, Fuji FinePix S2, Nikon D70, Olympus E-500
I personally own a Nikon D300; standard set of lenses, 50mm/1.8, 18-35/2.8-3.5, 70-300/4-5.6..
Currently am thinking of another 4/3rd's camera with an Leica M adapter as an interesting (perhaps outdating the D300, as I further divulge into Leica & LTM lenses) in my line up.
Previous cameras included Nikon D50, Fuji FinePix S2, Nikon D70, Olympus E-500
filmtwit
Desperate but not serious
Canon's that I've own or have owned:
650
rebel
A2 w/grip
D30 Digital
Rebel Digital
40D
50D
Loads and loads of lenses.
At work, I used either Nikon D60 or a D300 with mostly sigma lenses.
In both cases (camera and lens), my Canon reguraly kicked the Ahem over the Nikon
650
rebel
A2 w/grip
D30 Digital
Rebel Digital
40D
50D
Loads and loads of lenses.
At work, I used either Nikon D60 or a D300 with mostly sigma lenses.
In both cases (camera and lens), my Canon reguraly kicked the Ahem over the Nikon
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Chris101
summicronia
Wow, another old thread. This may have been the first thread I posted in three years ago when I joined up here.
I still use SLR cameras, although I have been shooting mostly with my one-lensed RF camera. I may have found my photographic voice, but then again, maybe not.
As I stated previously I have shot with both Nikon and Canon SLR cameras. I began my 35mm shooting career with a Konica, but quickly graduated to a Canon A-1 system, which included a couple bodies, and half a dozen compatible lenses, from Canon and Sigma. While Canon made the best single focal length lenses (I had 15, 50 and 200mm FD lenses) Sigma made the awesome 21-35 wide angle lens that blew away everythig else for years after its introduction. I bought this system in 1982 and involuntarily gave it up (as in, it was stolen from my studio) in 1985. I remember exactly when it got lifted, because it was the same day the Space Shuttle blew up.
I was in shock, and took a couple months to replace my camera and computer equipment after that day. I bought an OM camera and a couple lenses (21mm f/2 and 50mm f/3.5 macro) which I still have - and shoot with - today. I miss my Canon system - it was sweet, and the hundreds (perhaps 1K+) kodachrome and ektachrome slides I have from that era, are testament to it's quality!
Eventually, I gave up photography, as my business collapsed as a result of the ability to create slide shows using only a computer and a projector (at the time, over $10,000 investment, so I didn't do it.) I was bummed, and went back to my previous career: bench chemistry. (I have since mastered digital photography and am perhaps the only person in the universe that does legal uranotype printing and toning, due to my career choice.)
In 1999 I bought my first Nikon camera, a coolpix 950. Since then I have acquired 2 Nikon digital SLR bodies, and 3 film SLRs. And over a dozen lenses that work the entire system. I still love my OM cameras an lenses, but the raw power, and ultimate compatibility of the Nikon system trumps any advantage an obsolete system has to offer. My Nikon bag weighs more than three times what my OM/Leica bag does. But then it is cordura, while my older cameras live in a leather bag. ... Advantage: Nikon.
Recently a friend from work gave me his old film camera ("I know you use old cameras, so here.") It was a Canon EOS 630, with a 35-70 A lens. An A lens is like the opposite of an L lens. It cannot even be focussed manually - it's autofocus only.
How lame is AF only? Ebay and other references put the system at under $100. I am thinking that is a stretch. But for now, I'm back in the Canon world. This seems like an opportunity for a tax deductible donation, eh?
I still use SLR cameras, although I have been shooting mostly with my one-lensed RF camera. I may have found my photographic voice, but then again, maybe not.
As I stated previously I have shot with both Nikon and Canon SLR cameras. I began my 35mm shooting career with a Konica, but quickly graduated to a Canon A-1 system, which included a couple bodies, and half a dozen compatible lenses, from Canon and Sigma. While Canon made the best single focal length lenses (I had 15, 50 and 200mm FD lenses) Sigma made the awesome 21-35 wide angle lens that blew away everythig else for years after its introduction. I bought this system in 1982 and involuntarily gave it up (as in, it was stolen from my studio) in 1985. I remember exactly when it got lifted, because it was the same day the Space Shuttle blew up.
I was in shock, and took a couple months to replace my camera and computer equipment after that day. I bought an OM camera and a couple lenses (21mm f/2 and 50mm f/3.5 macro) which I still have - and shoot with - today. I miss my Canon system - it was sweet, and the hundreds (perhaps 1K+) kodachrome and ektachrome slides I have from that era, are testament to it's quality!
Eventually, I gave up photography, as my business collapsed as a result of the ability to create slide shows using only a computer and a projector (at the time, over $10,000 investment, so I didn't do it.) I was bummed, and went back to my previous career: bench chemistry. (I have since mastered digital photography and am perhaps the only person in the universe that does legal uranotype printing and toning, due to my career choice.)
In 1999 I bought my first Nikon camera, a coolpix 950. Since then I have acquired 2 Nikon digital SLR bodies, and 3 film SLRs. And over a dozen lenses that work the entire system. I still love my OM cameras an lenses, but the raw power, and ultimate compatibility of the Nikon system trumps any advantage an obsolete system has to offer. My Nikon bag weighs more than three times what my OM/Leica bag does. But then it is cordura, while my older cameras live in a leather bag. ... Advantage: Nikon.
Recently a friend from work gave me his old film camera ("I know you use old cameras, so here.") It was a Canon EOS 630, with a 35-70 A lens. An A lens is like the opposite of an L lens. It cannot even be focussed manually - it's autofocus only.
How lame is AF only? Ebay and other references put the system at under $100. I am thinking that is a stretch. But for now, I'm back in the Canon world. This seems like an opportunity for a tax deductible donation, eh?
wakarimasen
Well-known
I voted Canon - I have an Eos 40D, 600 and an AE-1 Program. I'd like an aperture priority FD of film EOS model that is capable of long exposures - i.e. over 60 seconds but am not sure of the Canon offerings here....
selloutboy
A.g. De Mesa
Neither...
I'm a Minolta Fan.
Been using an XG-9 that came with 3 lenses when given to me by an uncle
(50/1.7, 28/2.8, 80-200/4)
and recently given a SRT super from a friend with a 135/2.8.
Awesome cameras especially the SRT. Highly reliable and does what I want them to do
I'm a Minolta Fan.
Been using an XG-9 that came with 3 lenses when given to me by an uncle
(50/1.7, 28/2.8, 80-200/4)
and recently given a SRT super from a friend with a 135/2.8.
Awesome cameras especially the SRT. Highly reliable and does what I want them to do
cmdrzed
wallflower
I currently use a Nikon dSLR but I am seriously thinking about switching to Canon. Simply for their L line of lenses.
Matus
Well-known
I use Minolta 7D & 7 DSLR and SLR (a bit). If I ware to go into new DSLR system it would be probably Canon, but I am actually trying to avoid that (I just like film). A digital RF would do all I need form digital - so I sit back and look the APS-C and m4/3 develop and at some point it I will join - once the products are a bit more mature.
jmooney
Guy with a camera
I'm an serial camera swapper and trader so here are the SLR's in my life at one time or another:
Pentax ME Super
Canon A2E
Canon Rebel G
Canon Rebel 2000
Nikon N80
Canon Elan IIE
Nikon D70
Canon 20D
Olympus E-1
Minolta Maxxum 70
Minolta 7D
Nikon D1H
Nikon D1X
Canon Digital Rebel
Canon Elan 7E
Nikon D40
Canon Rebel XSI
Nikon F100
Nikon FM-10
Nikon D80
Nikon FM
Nikon EM
Nikon N6006
And that's just the 35 and digi stuff.....
Pentax ME Super
Canon A2E
Canon Rebel G
Canon Rebel 2000
Nikon N80
Canon Elan IIE
Nikon D70
Canon 20D
Olympus E-1
Minolta Maxxum 70
Minolta 7D
Nikon D1H
Nikon D1X
Canon Digital Rebel
Canon Elan 7E
Nikon D40
Canon Rebel XSI
Nikon F100
Nikon FM-10
Nikon D80
Nikon FM
Nikon EM
Nikon N6006
And that's just the 35 and digi stuff.....
jarski
Veteran
heh, old poll. I wondered had I mistakenly voted Canon, but yes, 4-5 years ago it was true
Spavinaw
Well-known
My first SLR was a Nikkornat FTN; however, the Canon F-1 soon came out, I got one, and it has been primarily Canon ever since. In addition, I've also owned SLR from the following manufacturers:
Pentax
Mamiya
Ricoh
Rollei
Sears (Mamiya)
Yashica
Zeiss
It's been interesting.
Pentax
Mamiya
Ricoh
Rollei
Sears (Mamiya)
Yashica
Zeiss
It's been interesting.
f3poweruser
Newbie
Mostly Nikon.....F, F3, F3HP, D300, Nikkormat FT. Mamiya 645 for my medium format film work (which is dying quickly).....I used to be hard core Olympus (OM1, OM1n, OM2n, OM4, and lots of lenses).....everything else are just toys. Never owned a Canon.
enenrf
Asianenen
Canon 5D was my first DSLR/SLR
Steve M.
Veteran
I shoot a Leikon. Or maybe it's a Neica. Whatever it is, it's the best street shooter I've ever owned.
kdemas
Enjoy Life.
My main SLR outfit, specifically for racing photography, is a Nikon D300, an F6, a FM2n and some excellent VR long lenses. I also enjoy my Contax N and C/Y systems (N1 and Aria) for slower paced activities. I've been using a Leica R9 with a 50mm Summicron lately just to get a feel for it.
The newer Nikons really do have fantastic auto focus and tracking, something that might be important to some of you doing a great deal of sports photography.
Kent
The newer Nikons really do have fantastic auto focus and tracking, something that might be important to some of you doing a great deal of sports photography.
Kent
PatrickT
New Rangefinder User
I shoot a Canon 5D with a variety of old alternative glass. Been shooting a lot with my Zuiko 50/1.4 and 35/2.8 as well as with my Nikkor 35/1.4. Alternative lenses are a lot of fun
DNG
Film Friendly
Pentax Dslr
Pentax Dslr
I shoot Pentax DSLR.... Had a Canon D60 than a XTi for a few years, but, The K20D is an assume camera. I'm Lovin It !
Pentax Dslr
I shoot Pentax DSLR.... Had a Canon D60 than a XTi for a few years, but, The K20D is an assume camera. I'm Lovin It !
DNG
Film Friendly
I shoot Pentax DSLR.... Had a Canon D60 than a XTi for a few years, but, The K20D is an assume camera. I'm Lovin It !
Glad to hear! I like mine too, but then they didn't ask, did they...
A company that attracts more enthusiasts than gear heads.. Although, I like great gear too
Thardy
Veteran
Film slrs are pretty inexpensive (except F6) now so I have a few. One Canon, and a few Nikons.
shimokita
白黒
Pentax Spotmatic. Used this camera in the 70s until it was stolen. Just picked up an all black spotmatic with working meter (although is seems to be about one.five stops off). Cost about US20 at a used camera shop. Picked up a 135mm f3.5 and was given a 50mm f2. I forgot how much fun a spotmatic can be!
Casey
Casey