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I went digital with a fairly simple Fuji zoom camera and was so impressed that I decided to upgrade my old Canon EOS650, which I'd had for years, and bought an EOS20D to use my old lenses. It was possibly the worst decision in my entire life and I'm sadly disappointed with the quality of the pics I take, even though I have some new Canon "L" lenses. If I had my time over I'd switch to Nikon... but others might have different views.
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I think I don't have say out loud which brand I would advocate!
My username sort of gives it away, doesn't it!?
Anyway, regarding the Canon 20D, there has been a lot of mixed emotions amongst photographers. A friend of mine, who is a well respected aviation photog, can't wait for his 20D to die on him! He won't switch brand though. Just get a better Canon body.
Back in the analog days, I was a Minolta-man.
My choice to go with Nikon, once I had decided I was going digital, was mainly due to the ergonomics of the Nikon DSLR's.
Back then the D70 was all the rage, and they were hard to come by. I had to wait 6 weeks for mine, but it was worth it!
Even the tiny-winy D40 is a nice little cam to work with!
Today I use an old and beat-up D1X, and the newer D2X. I still have my good ol' D70 about and still use it from time to time.
When it comes to glass, I've found that Sigmas EX glass are in most cases as good as Nikon's pro-glass. Sigma EX's are almost half the price too, so no need to be brand-struck! (Although i must say that the new Nikon 70-300 VR is a bl**dy good piece of glass, in case you don't want to spend too much money on glass.)
Whatever you do though,...get good glass! Because if you don't,...it just doesn't matter what body you're using.
Cr*p glass = cr*p quality pics.
My username sort of gives it away, doesn't it!?
Anyway, regarding the Canon 20D, there has been a lot of mixed emotions amongst photographers. A friend of mine, who is a well respected aviation photog, can't wait for his 20D to die on him! He won't switch brand though. Just get a better Canon body.
Back in the analog days, I was a Minolta-man.
My choice to go with Nikon, once I had decided I was going digital, was mainly due to the ergonomics of the Nikon DSLR's.
Back then the D70 was all the rage, and they were hard to come by. I had to wait 6 weeks for mine, but it was worth it!
Even the tiny-winy D40 is a nice little cam to work with!
Today I use an old and beat-up D1X, and the newer D2X. I still have my good ol' D70 about and still use it from time to time.
When it comes to glass, I've found that Sigmas EX glass are in most cases as good as Nikon's pro-glass. Sigma EX's are almost half the price too, so no need to be brand-struck! (Although i must say that the new Nikon 70-300 VR is a bl**dy good piece of glass, in case you don't want to spend too much money on glass.)
Whatever you do though,...get good glass! Because if you don't,...it just doesn't matter what body you're using.
Cr*p glass = cr*p quality pics.
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Thanks everyone,
Sorry Nikonboys but I have a fair collection of Canon EF and FD lenses and an adaptor to fit FD to EOS body, So I really dont want to jump ship, cant afford a new suit of lenses.
Can a dedicated digital spec lens be used on a conventional ( film ) body? Is it better to use body specific or lens specific convertors? Any help much appreciated.
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Sorry Nikonboys but I have a fair collection of Canon EF and FD lenses and an adaptor to fit FD to EOS body, So I really dont want to jump ship, cant afford a new suit of lenses.
Can a dedicated digital spec lens be used on a conventional ( film ) body? Is it better to use body specific or lens specific convertors? Any help much appreciated.
Be lucky
David
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Canon Canon Canon!!
I have a 1DmkII and 1DmkIIN and strap them to anything L and you will have no probs!
I went through what you are going through about 6 yrs ago. never had any probs with Canon. I have progressed from the D30 to the 10D etc.
As said though, everyone has strong views. I have used a friends Nikon and it is nice. If you are used to Canon then I would stay with it.
I have a 1DmkII and 1DmkIIN and strap them to anything L and you will have no probs!
I went through what you are going through about 6 yrs ago. never had any probs with Canon. I have progressed from the D30 to the 10D etc.
As said though, everyone has strong views. I have used a friends Nikon and it is nice. If you are used to Canon then I would stay with it.
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Panasonic DMC-FZ50 Camera
This might be in the wrong forum but I am thinking of buying an FZ50, anybody out there have one? are they any good for aircraft photography?, especially flying shots as I know some digital cameras have horrendous shutter lag and auto focus problems.
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