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punk
Nov 25, 2002, 12:01 AM
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I like my Leica...seems to be OK camera
just get the PS version of it around 300 clams
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couchclimber
Nov 25, 2002, 12:18 AM
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I bought a Sony DSC9 Digital specifically for climbing/hiking. It's super tiny and is 4 megapixel. My one con would be its 6X zoom, but other than that it's tits.
I also fell into a lake while treking to a climb. Water poured out of it but the damn thing still worked...go Sony!
couch
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jaystory
Nov 25, 2002, 12:31 AM
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Machiavellian- You're freakin me out. I thought I authored that post and forgot. I too use an old OM-1 I bought used in 76, punished in Peru, dropped many times (the 135mm lens is all bent and still works fine) and thoroughly worked on John Muir trail. For lighter work I use the XA-2 which I carry at all times. I bought that one used too. I like the XA-2 because you can still maintain control like with the SLR. It's good to hear someone else has had reliable experience with these two cameras. I added a black-body OM-1 in 85 and the story is the same, very reliable.
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peanutbutterandjelly
Nov 25, 2002, 2:01 AM
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Boz84- The first camera I bought was a Rebel G(newer version is the 2000). It took real good pictures and was simple to use. The only thing not so hot about it was that in full manual mode you can not set the settings really fast. That should not be a problem though. One feature I liked about it when I used it was that when a frame was taken the frame would advance into the film cartridge, so if you opened up the back you would only lose I picture that was taken.
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eric
Nov 25, 2002, 2:37 AM
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punk, as I'm sure you're aware, there are some subtle differences between a $300 consumer Leica and a $2000+ M6
On that note, cameras like the C1 & C2 are not bad, but they are priced like Leicas even though the quality doesn't translate. They are really no better than the much cheaper P&S units from other manuf.
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hishopper
Nov 25, 2002, 2:59 AM
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petsfed was right on - go with a K1000 to start.. and for that matter, to finish! There's almost nothing you can't do with it, it's quick, lite and bulletproof as far as camera's go, and you will really understand photography and lighting by the time it becomes automatic in your hand! (Then you'll be free to work on composition)
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bluedubbed
Nov 25, 2002, 5:21 PM
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khanom-
I'm not going to argue with you about why one should purschase a Leica, but I wish I was given that advise when I was learning photography. This way I would have been able to invest my money in a quality camera rather than spending it on cameras/lenses that were not that great.
If midwestslacker is serious about photography AND as I said before, if money is not an issue, why not start out with a camera/lens that will last and eventually allow one to take pictures that can be enlarged to be of the same quality as top medium format cameras? Yes, owing a Leica does not automatically make you a good photographer and yes, there is a certian esoteric nature associated with Leica, but that is part of the fun in owning a Leica.
There are a lot of cameras out there and I have used quite a few different brands. I do think Leica is by far the best for what I do.
Just sharing my experiences.
MJ
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boz84
Nov 25, 2002, 11:12 PM
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As per a body, I've basically decided on the EOS Rebel Ti, based on reviews online, as well as photographer friends.
Now I need to decide on a lens.
I'm liking this one so far, with the versatility of the focal length to allow me to get good detail on a climber when im on the deck, as well as other applications.
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
It also has an Image stabilizer, which will help with low light situations. The flash on the Rebel cameras (im told) is slower than the E series, and as such isnt as good as stoping motion... with the IS this wouldnt be a problem.
Anyone have any comments on this (or similar) lens? Should I be looking at a differnt focal length entirely?
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