bobm
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Post by bobm on Nov 30, 2006 4:27:55 GMT -5
Wayne & nikonbob: The problem, if you like, as I see it, is that the fields of view for APS-C and 4/3 are each different when/if you use a lens designed for 35mm - this being why manufacturers have designed lenses to suit these formats. To me, this means rival SLR systems, albeit not manufacturer specific, that may lead to future obsolesence for some. casualcollector: Even the 5D is limited in what you can use, due to the mirror design - some M42 lenses for example, stop the mirror's operation. I have a Biotar 2/58 and a Meyer Lydith 3.5/30 that I'd love to use on my 5D but I can't because the lens end goes too far into the body and fouls the mirror. And that's before we start talking about achieving correct lens registration distance and being able to attain infinity focus. Perversely, it's the Canon APS-C sized sensor bodies that are less problematic when it comes to using an alternate lens mount, but then the 1.6 crop factor comes into play so that your nice 50mm Tessar or whatever becomes an 80mm...... Maybe we should just stick with film......?
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Post by nikonbob on Nov 30, 2006 18:51:07 GMT -5
Maybe we should just stick with film......? [/quote] My plan for the time being anyway. Bob
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k38
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Post by k38 on Dec 1, 2006 19:28:27 GMT -5
I have enjoyed my Canon 30D. I just got a 17-40mm f4 L lens for it. I already had an EOS 1n and several lenses so Going with Canon was pretty much a done deal. At the time I got the EOS 1n Canon Auto Focus was a bit ahead due to the USM motors. Now with the Nikon Silent Wave motors there probably isn't much difference. The 30D feels very solid and works well. It's too bad that they don't make the cameras more modular so you can upgrade the sensor. I just updated the firmware on the Canon, and although it went fine and Canon's instructions where pretty good it was a bit clumsy. You might also check how you like the software that comes with camera, you may like one better than the other.
Dwight
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