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dangermouse1968

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1 Feb 2008 - 9:40 PM

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Hi,

i used to be into landscape photography when I lived in scotland but since I moved to Cambridge a few years ago I sold my mamya 7 and bought and sold a canon 350 because I could not motivate myself to go out in what I consider a boring part of the contry (and it was too small for me). I can see how that sounds but having been spoilt by living 40 mins from Loch lomond and few hours from Skye its just not the same.

Anyway, I've got a big birthday coming up soon and I'm considering giving it another try. Somehow, i keep ending up back on ePhotozine, why is that ??!!??

So, if I'm gonna do this I think i'll do it right. Buy a Sigma 10-20mm lense for wide angle because I seen loads stunning photos on here taken with that lense. Buy a Hoya R72 ( I love b&w and esp IR), some grey grads, polarisor, warm-ups etc and a bloody good tripod. Then I need a body and that's the part I don't feel compelled to spend alot on (does that sound crazy?). Wifey has an Eos 300D which seems ok but I guess I'm looking for the digital slr verson of a MF or even LF camera - I don't care about focussing or speed just image quality. Am I making any sense at all - i'm really tired tonight.

Anyway, if you can see where I'm coming from with this rant what would you buy??

I know there must be good shots in my area and as I've done all the cliched shots in Scotland, Northumbria and the Lake district i like the idea of posting pictures that are taken in new locations (to the photographic community).

Thanks for reading it all.

Best wishes,

David

dangermouse1968

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1 Feb 2008 - 9:56 PM

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Quote: Think you'd find it hard to beat a Mamiya 7...

......except that it would now be unnacceptable because I'd have to use film. It was a stunning camera though and I could walk far and wide with it in a big slr bag. Oh, happy days......

D

Snapper

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1 Feb 2008 - 10:16 PM

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The simple answer is that this week's AP suggests that the new 21 Mp Canon 1DS mk 111 has finally (but not totally) trumped medium format. I think you'll be needing a seat before you check out the current price.

If you're thinking of spending thousands, you could always go for the Leica M8 and start with a couple of Voigtlander lenses.

Boyd

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1 Feb 2008 - 10:20 PM

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Or a Blad H3DII...1Ds doesn't come close though.

Snapper

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1 Feb 2008 - 10:26 PM

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Quote: Cameras using 35mm lenses are not going to surpass cameras with sharp MF lenses like the Mamiya 7 in the near future.

Psst, don't tell everyone, but ...........

dangermouse1968

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2 Feb 2008 - 8:34 PM

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.......so, can anybody offer any help with my original post (and as I said I don't want to spend that much)????

Many thanks,

David

steve_p

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2 Feb 2008 - 8:45 PM

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I will try and give you a serious answer. What sort of money are you looking to spend- If your wife has a 300D I would buy a canon so you can share lenses. If you go for the Sigma 10-20 lens you would be limited yo a crop sensor SLR such as EOS 20D, 30D etc. The 40D has not long come on to the market but I would think you could still get a 30D for a good price. I have one and i am very pleased with it. There are alternatives such as 350D or 400D plus the new 450D. I did have a 350D for a year but was persuaded to change to the 30D by the better construction and general handling- the 350D is a bit on the small side. Hope that helps a bit.
Steve

dangermouse1968

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2 Feb 2008 - 8:49 PM

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....I'm back from the Bay now and those camera's are mighty expensive. Anybody recommend something a little less pricey???

David