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Post by truls on Jul 1, 2014 9:12:36 GMT -5
I might have to migrate, autofocus only. I have missed many images because of improper focusing. Anyone else have the same problem? Even peek focusing the Olympus micro 43 is a pain, worse in bright daylight. I have some Nikon and Minolta AF film cameras, trying them out. What to choose? Nikon, somewhat more current, or Minolta's legendary color? Have been shooting with Nikon N75, in many ways a lovely little camera. Only annoyance, sometimes the shutter wont fire. It has to be some auto function preventing this. The other camera, Minolta 700si, a bit old, but also a lovely camera. It is most easy to use, and have capabilities in several areas. The 14 segment light meter works well, fast winding, easy to use controls, intuitive, rock solid. Of course, when I have enough time, and shooting landscape or other slow scenes, manual focusing work. Maybe this year I have to consider a digital camera with proper viewfinder.
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Post by hansz on Jul 1, 2014 10:35:35 GMT -5
Like one of your other threads, use a Canon EOS300, fully plastic, lightweight, excellent metering, fine standard 28-90mm lens; only, don't forget the glass UV filter! Hans
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Post by philbirch on Jul 1, 2014 17:07:24 GMT -5
Like one of your other threads, use a Canon EOS300, fully plastic, lightweight, excellent metering, fine standard 28-90mm lens; only, don't forget the glass UV filter! Hans A good choice and available for less than £10
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Post by SidW on Jul 1, 2014 17:19:47 GMT -5
Truls, I finally conceded I had the same problem, in the mid 1990s. My Minoltas all had a split image in the centre of the viewfinder, like a rangefinder, but by 1990 even that was becoming difficult. After looking around, I finally settled on Canon EOS (even Minolta autofocus would have meant a new set of lenses).
Sorry Hansz and Phil, I had an EOS300 shortly after 2000, and was shocked how flimsy it was, it felt it was changing shape if you squeezed it too much. Of course, that was soon after all the robust Minoltas and early EOS. I quickly moved on to EOS30, and discovered the secret of Canon's numbering system - the fewer the digits, the more robust and the more intuitive the controls layout. The EOS30 also gave a painless transition to EOS digital.
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Post by philbirch on Jul 1, 2014 18:00:30 GMT -5
I agree about the 300 but despite its physical shortcomings it produces fine results.
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truls
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Post by truls on Jul 2, 2014 4:09:02 GMT -5
Eos 30 an interesting camera. And quite pricey too. Almost as buying a Nikon F100. I understand Canon EOS lenses are better in some way, full compatibility film/digital, and integrated lens stabilizer. I do not have many af-lenses, most Minolta, so, changing to EOS could be a possible transition. Truls, I finally conceded I had the same problem, in the mid 1990s. My Minoltas all had a split image in the centre of the viewfinder, like a rangefinder, but by 1990 even that was becoming difficult. After looking around, I finally settled on Canon EOS (even Minolta autofocus would have meant a new set of lenses). Sorry Hansz and Phil, I had an EOS300 shortly after 2000, and was shocked how flimsy it was, it felt it was changing shape if you squeezed it too much. Of course, that was soon after all the robust Minoltas and early EOS. I quickly moved on to EOS30, and discovered the secret of Canon's numbering system - the fewer the digits, the more robust and the more intuitive the controls layout. The EOS30 also gave a painless transition to EOS digital.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2014 17:04:46 GMT -5
It's called getting older. The AF on my Nikons is very reliable. I don't get as good a results with most point and shoots although that probably has more to do with shake than actual focus.
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Post by daveh on Jul 2, 2014 19:01:31 GMT -5
Even with autofocus the viewing screen still needs to be in focus to the eye. Most decent cameras with viewfinders have variable dioptre eye pieces. Older cameras that haven't can be sorted by using a cheap pair if glasses of the right strength and cutting the middle out to the requisite size. If you are lucky the camera will have a deeply recessed window and the new glass can be fitted easily, as on this Canon EOS 1000F.
The better specified EOS 30 was a variable dioptre eyepiece - the wheel in the middle. This model also has the eye control system: the camera focusses on the part of the scene where the eye is looking. It does work, but I think it's easier to turn it off and just use the normal autofocus.
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Post by matty on Jul 3, 2014 5:07:50 GMT -5
Difficult decision to make. I use manual focus lenses on my film cameras, I find it really difficult to get sharp focus on my DSLR as my near vision is deteriorating (I seem to have got to that certain age.) I use Canon not through any particular brand loyalty or feeling that they are better than other manufacturers but because I seem to find EOS lenses and bodies at good prices in the local carboots and charity shops. I very rarely find any Nikon kit. If you have Minolta AF lenses Sony Alpha might be an interesting choice to use your old lenses with. Matty
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Post by truls on Jul 3, 2014 12:07:52 GMT -5
Yes, I agree, the new sony A7 mirrorless full frame with viewfinder looks very interesting in this regard. And the price not hilarious either. Difficult decision to make. I use manual focus lenses on my film cameras, I find it really difficult to get sharp focus on my DSLR as my near vision is deteriorating (I seem to have got to that certain age.) I use Canon not through any particular brand loyalty or feeling that they are better than other manufacturers but because I seem to find EOS lenses and bodies at good prices in the local carboots and charity shops. I very rarely find any Nikon kit. If you have Minolta AF lenses Sony Alpha might be an interesting choice to use your old lenses with. Matty
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Post by truls on Jul 4, 2014 5:15:54 GMT -5
Thanks for this valuable advice. As I order my prescription spectacles from internet, they are cheap, and there are always a spare one to cut for use in old camera. Even with autofocus the viewing screen still needs to be in focus to the eye. Most decent cameras with viewfinders have variable dioptre eye pieces. Older cameras that haven't can be sorted by using a cheap pair if glasses of the right strength and cutting the middle out to the requisite size. If you are lucky the camera will have a deeply recessed window and the new glass can be fitted easily, as on this Canon EOS 1000F. The better specified EOS 30 was a variable dioptre eyepiece - the wheel in the middle. This model also has the eye control system: the camera focusses on the part of the scene where the eye is looking. It does work, but I think it's easier to turn it off and just use the normal autofocus.
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