burnt_toastsg said:Hmm...seems like the Minolta Dynax 5 is a highly recommended one huh!
And here I am thinking that Canon and Nikon are the hot faves.. ;p
<quote> It's shutter speed ranges from 30sec to 1/2000 in 1/2 steps. The F75 is built rather close to the F80 in feature/performance but it lacks the capability to push/pull film speed (ASA/ISO), thus if you are going to need this feature, you may wanna consider the more matured F80 as an option.
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What's pushing/pulling film speed for? Heheh..this is a total newbie, one who hasnt exactly exposed to the world of photography.
Zerstorer said:What the F75 lacks is the manual ISO override setting, which is useful if one uses bulk rolled film.
For normal pushing or pulling, one can just make use of the EV compensation adjustments. Since the F75 allows up to +-3EV, it is more than adequate such needs.
burnt_toastsg said:Hi Joe
do you mean what do I want out of my camera? Hmm..lemme try to answer that..
It should be easy to use for a newbie like me. If possible, I hope it can take me a level after beginner's. (BTW, am attending my first intro to basic photography class this week)
I would like to take pics of children/people/pets in action, nice scenery and buildings. Also would like to explore with black and white film and different lenses.
hmmm..does that answer the question? ;p
showtime said:dont worry too much about these equipment issues. great pictures can be taken with ancient camera like the Nikon FM and the likes. these newer cameras just make things easier with the use of electronics. if you really want to explore in the wonders of capturing light and the lack of light, then anycamera is fine. full manual ones give you the steepest learning curve because you do everything yourself...
burnt_toastsg said:What's this MASP thingy? I've read briefly through the Minolta's specs but can't really grasp the meaning...yet.
Can the F75 or F80 be used as manual? Or is it fully auto? There're some cameras which "offer a choice" rite? or not? :think:
burnt_toastsg said:Yo fellas!
Another newbie in town looking for help... :sweat:
Looking around for an SLR but dunno what to look for. Had my eyes on the Canon EOS300 but then they got distracted by the Nikon 75! What's the diff between the 2? Canon or Nikon? Nikon or Canon? Budget? Er..less than $800??
Oh yah, there's this f-point no. on the lens...whazzat? Only know the lower the pointer, the better the lens (but also more expensive) but is it? :dunno:
Can enlighten?
:cheers:
burnt