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straightedgeteen
May 19, 2003, 12:06 AM
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Ive always wanted to know this question so here it goes
Why type of camera do you like the best?
P.S. if you think there should be more choices tell me and ill change it
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straightedgeteen
May 19, 2003, 12:08 AM
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I like manuals becuase of all the cool things you can do with it!
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biff
May 19, 2003, 3:22 PM
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I have a manual digital camera; where does that put me? :)
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tenn_dawg
May 20, 2003, 3:19 AM
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Your poll is no good.
"Manual" does not refer to any camera that uses film. Nor does it refer to one of the new-fangled autofocus autoexposure automatic cameras such as any current EOS, Nikon, Minolta, or whatever.
A manual camera only has 3 basic controls, and they are all operated by hand. Focus, Apperature, and Shutter Speed. If a computer sets any of these for you, then it is not a manual camera.
Granted, some of this falls under personal opinion, but in mine, if the camera spins a focus ring for you, it ain't manual.
Digital cameras cover all lines. There are digital SLRs, Digital P&S's, and everything in between.
How about rewording your Poll to-
Old Manual SLR(because I know several guys besides me still use them)
NewFangled Auto-Everything SLR (because some people have more money than me)
Digital camera (any kind)
Point and Shoot (because it's the person pushing the shutter, not the camera)
Just my opinion as an old film lever cranking manual Pentax shooter.
Travis
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psych
May 20, 2003, 3:26 AM
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Ok, what I WANT is an super high resolution digital, that makes the same sounds as a manual, and you'd have to wind the film too. Much as I like manual cameras, I'm fully into the digital zone now...
Mike...
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tenn_dawg
May 20, 2003, 3:37 AM
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Dude,
Wait until digital SLR's get affordable. They've got just as good resolution as most 35mm slides on the market.
AND, they've actually got a real shutter, and viewfinder! You don't have to stare at some little Low RES LCD screen in the sunlight to try and compose a shot.
I've played with them in the shop, and was impressed. And I used to DESPISE digital cameras. You better be sure you know what you're getting into though. There are a TON of 10D's on ebay that people bought, then realised that they are alot more complicated than the disposable P&S's they've been using.
These newfangled auto everything bodies can be a bitch to learn how to work. When I shoot with my Canon EOS (rarely) I still have to carry the manual to make sure I can figure out how to do fun stuff like multiple exposures, and work the self timer. Give me a manual.
Travis
(still a film lever cranking shutter clicking Pentax SM shooter)
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tenn_dawg
May 20, 2003, 3:41 AM
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Mike,
I just looked at your web page...Impressive work buddy!
Your macro work is pretty slick.
Travis
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krillen
May 20, 2003, 3:25 PM
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Right now I shoot a Minolta Maxxum 7000i, so I guess that's an automatic new fangled SLR. I usually set my own shutter and let the camera choose the apature, then decide if I like it from there. Also I use the Auto focus 50/50 with Munual focus.
The auto everything was a nice place to start learning from, because it allows you to change one facet at a time and still get help from the camera.
I had friend buy a 5.0 megapixles compact digital(half way between P&S and SLR) and I scoffed when he told me he was buying it. But this spring in Red Rocks I had a chance to see it in action. WOW!! Full SLR functionality, or as automatic as you'd like it. The Macro capabilities were fantastic! The only set back was the limitation in lenses, but the standard one was still pretty functional. Until Dig. SLR's come down in price this is VERY nice option. Esp. since they are MUCH smaller than SLR's, less weight and less storage weight. The other thing I like was you could shoot as much as you'd like and not worry about wasting film (on those "fun" pics when someone does soemthing stupid/funny).
Since most of my stuff gets scanned anyway, the digital functionality makes a lot of sense....but I think I'll always keep my film camera around.
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michhiker
May 20, 2003, 3:43 PM
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Tenn_dawg,
K1000 per chance?
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tenn_dawg
May 20, 2003, 3:55 PM
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Nope, you're close though.
I shoot a Spotmatic II. I think that the K-1000 was the Japanese import of the same camera. I've Held a K-1000, and can't tell any difference in the controls between the 2.
isn't it a great camera?
Travis
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psych
May 21, 2003, 5:49 AM
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In reply to: Mike, I just looked at your web page...Impressive work buddy! Your macro work is pretty slick. Travis
Thanks buddy! Always nice to hear... :)
Mike...
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albertonium
Jun 13, 2003, 5:59 AM
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I think that all serious hobbiests should start with old manual SLR's. They teach you how to take a shot. Yeah, everyone has greeat shots now, how much is real how much is photoshopped. For me a photo is a sharing of how you see the world. Has our collective mentality been so exposed to digital touch ups the we can only see the world through our own eye, and it has to be improved?
I am currently building up my Mamiya 500 with all of the screw mount lenses I can find. I would show you what I see the world as, but I just haven't found the right Firewire adaptor for my hot shoe.
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fizzyout
Jun 13, 2003, 6:28 AM
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I really enjoy my old Olympus OM-1(n) manual. It hasn't let me down yet.
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