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Thanks for posting Jens. Found that very useful. I'm looking at making the leap into DSLR photography. I've done a fair bit of 35mm in the past and currently have a Nikon 801s and a good range of AF-S lenses that I have aquired over the years (both Nikon and Sigma). I can't make my mind up whether I should stick with Nikon and just buy a body when I go digital. Apparently I'd be able to use a lot of my lenses on the new body. I don't know if any of my other bits eg flashguns, cable releases etc would also be compatible?

Then again maybe I would be better just switching 100% over to digital and starting from scratch. Do you know if there is any difference in performance using AF-S lenses on a digital body?

Or maybe a move totally away from Nikon. Any thoughts on this mate? :unsure:

PS I'm assuming you're a Nikon user. Apologies if you're not. Regards,

Gary.

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Hi Gary,

My old (film) camera was a Canon EOS, and a few years ago, I had a few hours to kill at Gatwick, so I went to the duty free shop to look for advice on a digital SLR. After spending an hour holding, snapping and printing out pics on the same printer, I eventually settled on the Nikon D50 as opposed to the Canon nearest equivalent. I simply thought that the Nikon took better pics and it fit a lot better in my hand as well as I preferred the controls. I have no idea whether the old lenses can be used on a new Nikon camera, or how good they would be. If you stay with Nikon bodies, then you may be able to use your current lenses (and save a bit of money - or at least spread the cost of renewing your kit), but if you make a clean break, then you will incur a lot of expenses up front. As for what body to choose, I am sure you will find devotees of Nikon as well as Canon, so I can't help you there.

Jens

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Thanks for the advice Jens. I think I'm going to have to do a lot more research into the subject before splashing out the hard-earned. It's really hard to get impartial advice from places like camera shops though.............. I always wonder if I'm being told the truth :fraidnot:

Thanks again,

Gary.

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Yes, I understand your worry about the lack of impartial advice. The chap at Dixon's at Gatwick was quite good, and I felt he knew what he was talking about. He even agreed that the Nikon seemed to be the better camera from the prints, even though it was a tad cheaper. I decided to trust him, but I am sure there are people there who give advice based on their sales targets rather than what the customer wants and needs.

Jens

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Thanks for the advice Jens. I think I'm going to have to do a lot more research into the subject before splashing out the hard-earned. It's really hard to get impartial advice from places like camera shops though.............. I always wonder if I'm being told the truth :fraidnot:

Thanks again,

Gary.

I'd like to think that I can offer good old fashioned advice...and yes, I can be impartial!

I'd be happy to chat through the pros and cons if you want.

Rich

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I'd like to think that I can offer good old fashioned advice...and yes, I can be impartial!

I'd be happy to chat through the pros and cons if you want.

Rich

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Thanks for the offer Rich. Will definately get back to you on that one. Will PM you when I have more time..............just setting off for work now. Regards,

Gary. :)

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I also had a load of Nikon lenses and didn't want to buy Canon. When I didn't have four kids to feed I was using Nikon F2/F4/F90 bodies but felt decidedly mean when it came to going digital. I went for the cheapo D50 and really can't complain, its a bid plasticy but that also keeps it light. I might have gone a bit higher up the range if I had appreciated how good they were before buying it. None of my lenses have built in motors so the D40/D40x was not an option for me.

Colin

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I also had a load of Nikon lenses and didn't want to buy Canon. When I didn't have four kids to feed I was using Nikon F2/F4/F90 bodies but felt decidedly mean when it came to going digital. I went for the cheapo D50 and really can't complain, its a bid plasticy but that also keeps it light. I might have gone a bit higher up the range if I had appreciated how good they were before buying it. None of my lenses have built in motors so the D40/D40x was not an option for me.

Colin

Not really sure if my lenses have motors or not. That's one thing I'm going to have to look into.

Thanks Colin :)

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None of my lenses have built in motors so the D40/D40x was not an option for me.

Colin

That was one reason I went for the D50 rather than the D40 (That and the fact I got a twin lens set for the same price), as the fact that the D40 doesn't autofocus with non-AF-S lenses, which limited the aftermarket purchasing options.

Also, I felt the D40 was just too small for my larger hands.

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