Though I am replacing my Second Version Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm with the Third version, Curse You Mark Roberts, (and spending too much money doing it damn damn damn mutter mutter mutter...)
P. J. Alling wrote: > I'm still using most of my manual lenses, (for some of them there are no > "modern" replacements. > > Rebekah wrote: > >> oh sure, and then your manual lenses became 'outdated' too ;) >> >> rg2 >> >> On 9/25/07, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >>> I had a film scanner and Photo Printer long before I had a digital >>> camera. The DSLR was a minor expense. (I did have to upgrade my computer >>> system eventually, but hey it was outdated anyway)... >>> >>> Rebekah wrote: >>> >>> >>>>> Thus, I ask the supremely elementary question: how does one >>>>> turn the zeros and ones stored in the DSLR's memory into prints? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> just think of it this way: you're going to end up enabling yourself >>>> with a printer. Then you're going to need to buy special paper, >>>> special ink, and a special program to calibrate your monitor, as well >>>> as a photoshop program. Or, you can get them printed at a nearby >>>> store or online like doug said, but I have trouble believing anyone >>>> here does that or plans to for long. So, unless you're happy with >>>> looking at your pictures on your computer screen, it seems like the >>>> price to purchase a digital camera goes way beyond the initial price >>>> tag and will induce a possible enabling frenzy. Enable away dude! ;) >>>> >>>> >>>> rg2 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 9/25/07, Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> Depends on what you want. The K100D handles better than either, has >>>>> ISO3200 (which the D50 lacks), has in-body IS, AF's with all pentax AF >>>>> lenses (D40 lacks this), a half-decent viewfinder (D40 matches, D50 is >>>>> outclassed) and has better AF than either. The D50 has FAR better >>>>> battery life and the D40 is notably smaller. The D50 also has a slightly >>>>> larger buffer, while the D40's is triple that of the K100D. Also the >>>>> Nikons have much smaller RAW files (~5.5MB vs 10MB) due to the use of >>>>> compression, the Nikons also offer much higher flash sync (1/500 with >>>>> dedicated flashes, 1/4000 with non-dedicated). Oh, and the D40 is far >>>>> smaller than either the D50 or the k100D. >>>>> >>>>> -Adam >>>>> Who's owned both the K100D and the D50. Liked the K100D better for the >>>>> most part, missed the D50's larger buffer though. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> P. J. Alling wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Oh yes the question how does the K100D compare to the D40 or D50? >>>>>> Favorably. >>>>>> >>>>>> Glen Tortorella wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> What a timely post, Larry! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> While I have been resistant to digital for quite some time, I find >>>>>>> this article interesting. The idea of getting a good "budget" DSLR >>>>>>> has crossed my mind, but I know so little about working within the >>>>>>> DSLR format that I cannot get motivated to buy one. I tend to like >>>>>>> prints. Thus, I ask the supremely elementary question: how does one >>>>>>> turn the zeros and ones stored in the DSLR's memory into prints? >>>>>>> Would a computer and/or scanner be necessary (I do not have a >>>>>>> scanner, but I do have an iMac), or can a camera shop or photo lab >>>>>>> supply the means to do this if one does not have a scanner? And, >>>>>>> finally, how does the K100D compare to the Nikon...the D40 or D50, I >>>>>>> gather? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I welcome any and all advice or commentary :-) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>> Glen >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sep 25, 2007, at 6:33 PM, Larry Levy wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Chris Roberts, in his Digital SLR Guide News has selected the K100D >>>>>>>> as "best >>>>>>>> begommer budget DSLR" >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Question: What's the best beginner budget SLR? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Answer >>>>>>>> You've been longing to improve the quality of the photos you take and >>>>>>>> capture moments that just aren't possible with a compact point-and- >>>>>>>> shoot, >>>>>>>> but you find the price of digital SLR cameras extreme. >>>>>>>> I'm not surprised - back in the heyday of the film SLR, it often >>>>>>>> seemed >>>>>>>> silly to spend $300 on a camera when you could get a simple compact >>>>>>>> camera >>>>>>>> for less than $100. Now that the minimum price for a digital SLR is >>>>>>>> right >>>>>>>> around $500, it makes them pretty expensive investments. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I firmly believe that the additional cost is justified when you >>>>>>>> take into >>>>>>>> account the fact that digital SLRs are able to capture a wider >>>>>>>> variety of >>>>>>>> shots than compact cameras. It's why the SLR has been the choice of >>>>>>>> professional photographers for years. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Why tell you this? It will put my answer to the question above into >>>>>>>> some >>>>>>>> perspective. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Right now, I think that the best digital SLR camera for a beginner >>>>>>>> on a >>>>>>>> budget is the Pentax K100D. Recently replaced by the K100D Super, the >>>>>>>> original K100D has benefitted from a price drop that makes it >>>>>>>> significantly >>>>>>>> more affordable. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The Pentax K100D is the least expensive camera you can buy that also >>>>>>>> includes built-in image stabilization. This feature oscillates the >>>>>>>> camera's >>>>>>>> sensor to counteract the effect of camera motion on your photos. >>>>>>>> While you >>>>>>>> can't really see camera motion when you're using fast shutter >>>>>>>> speeds with >>>>>>>> plenty of light, dim lighting and slow shutter speeds can lead to a >>>>>>>> lot of >>>>>>>> blurry shots. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Since the image stabilization is built into the camera itself, it >>>>>>>> works with >>>>>>>> every Pentax lens that's compatible with the K100D. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> In addition to image stabilization, the 6 megapixel sensor offers >>>>>>>> plenty for >>>>>>>> anyone who doesn't want to print at sizes larger than 11x14 inches. >>>>>>>> The >>>>>>>> compact frame can be made even more so if you can get your hands on >>>>>>>> one of >>>>>>>> the specialized Pentax "pancake" lenses. These lenses don't stick >>>>>>>> out far >>>>>>>> from the camera, making the K100D a portable option for those who >>>>>>>> like to >>>>>>>> travel. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Finally, the K100D runs on regular old AA batteries, which works >>>>>>>> well if >>>>>>>> you're one of those types who always forgets to re-charge batteries >>>>>>>> before a >>>>>>>> photo outing (many other cameras use special Lithium Ion rechargeable >>>>>>>> batteries that take about 2-3 hours to reach a full charge). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> You can pick up a K100D for less than $500 with a lens, and for >>>>>>>> less than >>>>>>>> $400 without a lens. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> This second option works well if you already have some Pentax >>>>>>>> lenses from a >>>>>>>> film SLR camera, or know of a local camera swap where you can pick >>>>>>>> up some >>>>>>>> used Pentax lenses without paying full price. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Larry in Dallas >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> -- >>> Remember, it's pillage then burn. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> [email protected] >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > > -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
