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Comment on Q&A: Will my manual lenses from my old 35mm non-working camera work on a digital slr body camera? by keerok

keerok — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:52:43 +0000

Yes as long as you get a Pentax dSLR it will work seamlessly. You will be using the lens at manual focus in aperture-priority or manual modes only. Great for those used to the old film SLRs. There is a crop factor to consider due to the digital sensor’s smaller size (compared to a frame of film)so that 50mm is no longer normal but short tele and 35mm is just above normal.

Just one warning though. Check (and research about it) if your K-mount lens has the Ricoh pin. That pin may or may not get stuck in the newer dSLR mount while mounting (it will not mount completely if it gets stuck). Do not force the lens out in case it happens. Just look for the thinnest but sturdy plastic sheet you can find and use it to coax the pin down while you twist the lens out. It would be best to find a way to remove that pin or glue it permanently so it won’t get in the way.

Comment on Nikon d7000 Video Review, Best DSLR Cameras 2011, Cnet Review by KreativeVueTV

KreativeVueTV — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:51:39 +0000

@blackrmc…Great question! It is more often than not a misconception that going bigger is always better…this is not the case with flashes (strobes). Shooting with the 430exII can produce similar images as shooting with the 580exII. Though, the results can vary depending on the type of shooting you are doing. I own a 430exII and did a lot of strobist work with that before purchasing the 580exII and found that their were minor differences. Noted that the 580exII does allow more flexibility

Comment on Nikon d7000 Video Review, Best DSLR Cameras 2011, Cnet Review by blackrmc

blackrmc — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:37:14 +0000

Thanks for the response! this helps a lot. I’ll recommend this channel to my friends. Last question what do you think about the 17 55 2.8 from canon? cause im planning to get one next month. I plan to get the 24-70 but a lot of people say that its not sharp enough or wide enough for a crop? and what do u mean flexibility for those speedlites?

Comment on Nikon d7000 Video Review, Best DSLR Cameras 2011, Cnet Review by KreativeVueTV

KreativeVueTV — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:21:36 +0000

…the 17-55. I currently shoot with the 24-70 and I’m NOT disappointed with its sharpness. My assumption to why some might say it’s a little soft maybe contributed to the fact that it does not come with IS equipped, they’re shooting in very low light, thus producing soft images as a result of a slow shutter. I NEVER encounter this problem as my speedlites allow me to use a quick aperture and the weight of the lens helps me to keep it steady. It is a sold well built work horse

Comment on Nikon d7000 Video Review, Best DSLR Cameras 2011, Cnet Review by KreativeVueTV

KreativeVueTV — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:38:42 +0000

@blackrmc I apologies for my vagueness when I said I had more flexibility with my speedlites. Because the output is a little stronger on the 580exII I can over power stronger light sources such as the sun. Additionally, I can position my flash(s) a little further away from my subject to obtain various desired light. I will cover using flashes on our 3rd webisode. Ok, 17-55 is not a bad lens, but consider this, the 16-35L f2.8 offers weather resistant sealing, a wider range and is cheaper than…

Comment on Nikon d7000 Video Review, Best DSLR Cameras 2011, Cnet Review by TheChaliWorld

TheChaliWorld — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:22:52 +0000

Hey man that was a well put together video. What type of lens do you think
I should get since I been shooting for about 1.5 yr/hlf? And now I’m getting my canon 60D I think that’s what it’s called? That would be a good lens to star with that camera. Pls all info will be greatly taken.

Comment on Nikon d7000 Video Review, Best DSLR Cameras 2011, Cnet Review by KreativeVueTV

KreativeVueTV — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:49:07 +0000

@TheChaliWorld Thanks for your comment and your question. I hope I can be of some help to you. Your lens would greatly depend on what kind of photography you will be doing. The 60D is a cropped sensor camera, which would mean that almost all lenses would have a different focal length than that of a full frame camere (5d, 1d). if you would like to shoot landscape, then you would need a 11-16 to 16-35mm. Tokina (11-16mm f2.8) offers a great lens and an AWESOME price that will produce pleasing…

Comment on Nikon d7000 Video Review, Best DSLR Cameras 2011, Cnet Review by KreativeVueTV

KreativeVueTV — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:44:55 +0000

@TheChaliWorld …results. It is specially designed for cropped censored cameras like the 60D. Depending how far advanced you are into your photography will dictate your need to dish out the extra money on a more expensive canon L series lens. If your shooting portrait, then I would suggest the 16-35mm or the Tamron 17-50 f2.8 (28-78 on the 60D). The Tamron is 50% less than the canon and produces great images. Hope this helps! Thanks again!

Comment on Nikon d7000 Video Review, Best DSLR Cameras 2011, Cnet Review by blackrmc

blackrmc — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:15:40 +0000

thanks man! Keep it up!

Comment on Nikon d7000 Video Review, Best DSLR Cameras 2011, Cnet Review by blackrmc

blackrmc — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:01:29 +0000

hi again just a last minute question before I decide on buying a lens. I’m planning to get the 24-70 however the replacement is coming this year and they said its goin to have the IS. So in strobe work will IS create a huge difference in the images? should i get it or wait? Thanks