Ronald M
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Nikon FX and digital Leicas.
Do you also use a DSLR?
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Snowbuzz
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Oooh, from that poll a lot of rangefinder folks use Nikon DSLRs. I'm sure there's some deeper meaning behind that somewhere, right? Musing again.
Anyway, 1DsII/III for me. As Sejanus mentioned, the lens mount is a big factor in that: I don't actually own any Canon lenses anymore.
Anyway, 1DsII/III for me. As Sejanus mentioned, the lens mount is a big factor in that: I don't actually own any Canon lenses anymore.
gfeucht
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I have a 5D2 and a 1D2. I've had Canon DSLRs since the D30. (Not 30D: D30.) When I need one camera system to do everything, I grab the 5D2 and my L zooms. I did that when I got to work the Space Shuttle Endeavour transport on Los Angeles streets. I was shooting on a Panavision camera for the event, but we could bring personal cameras. My 5D2, 16-35L, 24-70L, and 70-200L were the perfect combo.
Here's my other reason for loving the Canon stuff: I really hate the look of digital Leica. Sorry. I just do. The chips they use makes the images (especially when printed) look electronic. Video-like. I have a friend who has his M9 and M8 prints in galleries from time to time. There is just something harsh about the look that I really don't like when I see his work. At a "lets get together, drink, and show prints" night, he showed one remarkable portrait of a friend. I said "Oh my god: This looks FANTASTIC! Maybe I COULD like the M9!" He responded "That was Portra 400 in the MP."
So, I keep my 5D2 for digital color and my M6 is on BW and Portra/Ektar duty. (Although I'm really having fun with my Ricoh A12 M-mount...)
Here's my other reason for loving the Canon stuff: I really hate the look of digital Leica. Sorry. I just do. The chips they use makes the images (especially when printed) look electronic. Video-like. I have a friend who has his M9 and M8 prints in galleries from time to time. There is just something harsh about the look that I really don't like when I see his work. At a "lets get together, drink, and show prints" night, he showed one remarkable portrait of a friend. I said "Oh my god: This looks FANTASTIC! Maybe I COULD like the M9!" He responded "That was Portra 400 in the MP."
So, I keep my 5D2 for digital color and my M6 is on BW and Portra/Ektar duty. (Although I'm really having fun with my Ricoh A12 M-mount...)
Levi Wedel
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I use a Sony A900 for work (architectural stuff for advertising only) and a Sigma SD1 for personal work when I'm not shooting film. The SD1 is the closest I've seen to film for image quality. The A900 is easier and faster to operate, which is why I use it for work, but its image quality is a long way inferior to the SD1. The SD1's color and detail are fantastic and look like slide film. If I couldn't shoot film, the SD1 would be it for me, by a giant margin. I just wish Sigma would make some higher quality (and less distorted) wide angle lenses.
hausen
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A Sony A99 now after dropping my M9 in the harbour. Going to stick with DSLT now for digital. Insurance paid out and made sense to me to take the opportunity to cash out of M9.
znapper
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Just upgraded from a 1ds mk II to a 5D mark III (yes, that's indeed an upgrade).
It's about 50/50 digi and analog for me these days.
It's about 50/50 digi and analog for me these days.
Paul Jenkin
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Most of my photography is film (90% +) but I enjoy digital photography as well.
I have a Nikon D3 and a range of prime lenses which I share with my F5. I have rangefinders, of course, but the sheer convenience of being able to see exactly what's coming through the lens and snap focus is also very useful when shooting portraits, wildlife and sports.
I have a Nikon D3 and a range of prime lenses which I share with my F5. I have rangefinders, of course, but the sheer convenience of being able to see exactly what's coming through the lens and snap focus is also very useful when shooting portraits, wildlife and sports.
camperbc
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I tend to split my time about 50/50 between my film cameras and four Sony Alpha DSLR's; namely the A200, A500, A550 and SLT-A57. I mainly use an arsenal of vintage A-mount Minolta glass on these.
Glen
Glen
rizraz
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I voted for Canon..... as I still have a EOS 40D body in my dry box which I haven't use for more than a year...... Most of my digital shots will be from an old 'trusty' Canon G9.
fotomeow
name under my name
no, I dont.
But if I did, I would only want a FF to use vintage lenses at their intended focal length
That said, I would probably pick up a used Canon 5D MkII or a
new Nikon d600.
But if I did, I would only want a FF to use vintage lenses at their intended focal length
That said, I would probably pick up a used Canon 5D MkII or a
new Nikon d600.
mretina
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5dmkII. For low light, action, sports, document family events, need AF, holidays to "new" places. Often I wish I had an M9, but it would not cover all those needs as well and in a way I am happy with this set up, so I shoot only film when it is pure pleasure/my own time.
Snowbuzz
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Not anymore: I sold my Canon 1 series cameras last week.
Me too. No. My OMD has no mirror.
van_d
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I have a Nikon D90 and D40, but I use neither on a regular basis. The D40 hasn't been used in any serious manner for years, the D90 has been used twice in the past 4 months, for fairly minor things. If I used my DSLRs more often, I might be considering an upgrade...D7K, D600, ... considering the pace of technology, but, eh. I don't need it, I would hardly use it anyways. For digital, I have my sights set on a digital street cam to compliment my film ones. Maybe an X100 or GRD.
Black
Photographer.
Pentax 645D, for instant medium format gratification, without the need for an instant back or the cost of a Hassy or Mamiya. Got it because I love the unique look that medium format offers.
DNG
Film Friendly
I use a Mirrorless Olympus E-M5.
I do use an Nikon SLR though... just missing the "D" 😀
I changed around 2011 from using a DSLR to Mirrorless.
Why... Get a 3 lens DSLR next to a 3 lens m4/3....
That should explain it.
I do use an Nikon SLR though... just missing the "D" 😀
I changed around 2011 from using a DSLR to Mirrorless.
Why... Get a 3 lens DSLR next to a 3 lens m4/3....
That should explain it.
jwnash1
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I own a Pentax K10D. I bought it because I have shot Pentax for 40+ years and have a nice collection of Pentax lens. However, I must confess that I do not use it much. I like being able to instantly view the shot but it is just too big and bulky. So, I stick with my MX and Canon P.
van_d
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^ Yeah, it is commonly known that Nikon lenses from any era since 1959 will mount with any modern camera. It may not autofocus or meter, but it will mount and you can take photos with it because Nikon has been using the same F mount since 1959. Canon changed their mount 2 or 3 times.
ssmc
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5DIII and 7D. I switched from a D700 and D300 last year, for a variety of reasons.
There are times when I wish I'd passed on the MkIII and just kept the D700 as my full-frame body but there was really only one lens I used on it, the 50/1.4G (excellent). I am not disappointed with the 5DIII, it's more a matter of sentimentality (I went through a lot with that D700) and secondarily the cost of switching (I lost a lot on the D700, thank goodness I bought it after it'd been out for a while...)
Despite iffy image quality under some circumstances the 7D + 15-85IS is a great all-round replacement for the D300. It shoots 14-bit files at 8fps without a grip, has a bigger buffer, etc., all of which is extremely handy for shooting rockets in flight. This was what started the brand switch, as I primarily bought it for this, coupled with the 135/2 L, a lens for which there is no real equivalent in the Nikon range, the 135/2 DC having a very different rendering from what I was looking for.
There are times when I wish I'd passed on the MkIII and just kept the D700 as my full-frame body but there was really only one lens I used on it, the 50/1.4G (excellent). I am not disappointed with the 5DIII, it's more a matter of sentimentality (I went through a lot with that D700) and secondarily the cost of switching (I lost a lot on the D700, thank goodness I bought it after it'd been out for a while...)
Despite iffy image quality under some circumstances the 7D + 15-85IS is a great all-round replacement for the D300. It shoots 14-bit files at 8fps without a grip, has a bigger buffer, etc., all of which is extremely handy for shooting rockets in flight. This was what started the brand switch, as I primarily bought it for this, coupled with the 135/2 L, a lens for which there is no real equivalent in the Nikon range, the 135/2 DC having a very different rendering from what I was looking for.
Cyriljay
Leica Like
No and i'll never want one!
