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altis · 09-08-2005, 09:28

Bear in mind that each of these SLRs has their own lens mount. This is a deliberate ploy by the manufacturers to lock you into their system. If you already have some Pentax lenses then well worth looking at the *istD and *istDS.

If you haven't already got a load of lenses then check out some of the new superzoom cameras. Due for release this month is the Fujifilm FinePix S9500 (28-300mm equivalent) and next month the Panasonic Lumix DSC-FZ30 (35-420mm equivalent). These have lots of advantages over a DSLR - cheaper, less to carry around, sensor doesn't need cleaning every year, some also have optical image stabilisation.

Another site to wade through is:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/
Check out the 'best cameras'.

09-08-2005, 09:28	#4
altis cf.mega poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Warrington ntl:81304 Altitude: 12m (and falling) Posts: 4,499	Re: another digi camera (SLR) thread Bear in mind that each of these SLRs has their own lens mount. This is a deliberate ploy by the manufacturers to lock you into their system. If you already have some Pentax lenses then well worth looking at the istD and istDS. If you haven't already got a load of lenses then check out some of the new superzoom cameras. Due for release this month is the Fujifilm FinePix S9500 (28-300mm equivalent) and next month the Panasonic Lumix DSC-FZ30 (35-420mm equivalent). These have lots of advantages over a DSLR - cheaper, less to carry around, sensor doesn't need cleaning every year, some also have optical image stabilisation. Another site to wade through is: http://www.steves-digicams.com/ Check out the 'best cameras'.