Re: Digital camera suggestions -- PCTECH

Hi Rick -

That has been a consideration, though I'm not sure how much anymore. I used
to shoot film...primarily slides...for many years, and many years ago. I
still have Pentax KA(?) mount lenses that I could use with a new Pentax
dSLR, but they wouldn't be automatic. However, since Pentax uses image
stabilization in the body rather than the lens, that would be to my benefit
in using older lenses.

Most lenses are made for Canon and Nikon. That's a major decision point for
me.

And of course any choice would be good...it's not like there's a clear
winner.

I remain...paralyzed. :) Didn't buy one last night, probably won't buy one
today either.

On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 8:35 AM, <Rick.Chevalier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Michael,

Like David I too fall into the pro-sumer category. Let me offer a
suggestion or two that might help.

Do you have any existing equipment you want to keep? When I made the move
from 35mm to digital a couple of years ago my decision to purchase a Nikon
camera was largely based on being able to use the lenses and other equipment
I had accumulated with my 35mm Nikon. I currently have a Nikon D50.

Think about it from a different angle. I know the processor in the camera
is important to digital cameras but they will only be as good as the image
they are presented with. I tend to spend more money on lenses than camera
bodies because they have the greatest affect on your end result, unless you
use PhotoShop which I don't. Think about what kind of lenses you want/need
and work backwards into the camera. If you choose Canon lenses your body
will have to be Canon, if Nikon your body will have to be Nikon, if third
party they will usually be available in both Canon and Nikon mounts.

HTH,

Rick

-----Original Message-----
From: pctech-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pctech-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Michael Ryan
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 3:48 PM
To: PC Technical Discussion for iSeries Users
Subject: Re: [PCTECH] Digital camera suggestions

I currently have analysis paralysis. I'm looking at the Nikon D90 or D5000,
the Canon EOS 50D, or the Pentax K-7. So consequently, I haven't bought
anything. I'm still saving though, so I'll be able to get something if I
can
ever make a move. Bleah...

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