jim_helleck1 Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 Hi, I'm pondering a DSLR but I want to find out if there are any models available which would be compatable (meter) with my AI/AIS primes and a few non-D AF lenses. Maybe a Kodak/F-5 body? I really don't want to sell off the works to switch. I still enjoy using my F4 and FEs with primes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_vener_photography Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 Nikon D1, D1H, D1X, D2H, Kodak DCS 760 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msitaraman Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 And with <a href=http://home.carolina.rr.com/headshots/Nikonhome.htm>this $80 upgrade</a> a number of them will meter with the D100 as well, AFAIK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_gifford Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 The non-D autofocus lenses should work fine with any Nokon digital SLR (all you lose is the 3D part of the exposure and flash metering). If your manual focus Nikkors are among the models that Roland Elliott can fit a Nikon microchip into, you can enjoy them on any Nikon digital SLR. The modification doesn't diminish their utility on your F4 and FE bodies... just makes them "speak" to bodies that require electronic connection with a lens for metering purposes. A Nikon D70 with a bevy of faithful old lenses modernized for $80 apiece would be a very reasonably priced way to scratch the digital itch. The new D2H is a sweetheart, ain't it? If the $3K ballpark is -- ahem -- compatible with your wallet, I'd say go for the D2H or the D2X. Yes, I know there is no D2X just yet. But when it does come along, and I think that will be fairly soon, it should be awfully tempting too. Have fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian1664876441 Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 If you want something a bit less money, a used Kodak DCS460; 6MPixels and an N90 body. I saw a used DCS620 (f5 body) for $1,100 at ProTech in the DC area yesterday. Mint condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbert_c1 Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 I am not a canon user but you can mount all nikkor AIS lens on all Canon DSLR via an adaptor and it can do stop-down metering. By the way there's also CY-Mount Zeiss lens adaptor available for Canon EOS cameras, same price as AIS adaptor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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