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Don't feed the Canadians!
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I recently bought a bargain grade Canon 35mm fd lens from KEH. The only thing wrong that I could see was that the oval, gold "passed" sticker was slightly damaged. Cost?- US$17.00. I concur that there is no need to look at 3rd party lenses when Canon brand lenses are so inexpensive.
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One obvious solution is to use film. An older mechanical camera such as a Nikkormat or an Ftb would work well since there are no battery issues with this sort of camera.
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The problem with a battery dependent slr will be battery useage since i believe the shutter uses current while it's open. Star trails take a bit of time. I don't know how long a battery will last under these conditions, but it could be an issue. This is an advantage of an older, manual slr.
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I have a fanny pack I found in the sporting goods dept of a Target store (don't know where you are, but Target is a large discount store in the midwest US). It has a large central pocket and 2 side pockets meant for water bottles or the like. They are a good size for lenses. It was meant for fishing, I think. It works great and it was only about $12.
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First, make sure you are well away from any urban areas and any sources of light pollution. Make sure it is a clear night with no fog, mist etc. For exposure, start out with a shutter speed of the reciprocal of the iso level, and an aperture of f11. Bracket exposures. Use a good tripod. You should get decent results.
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I'd be twmpted to get a used Canon Rebel body (or something similar) and one of the cheapy 35-70 or 28-80 kit lenses. This should be pretty inexpensive and easily replaceable. You could trigger it with a wireless remote. You would be able to shoot a whole row of film while you were aloft and take advantage of autoexposure and bracketing capability. This kind of photography sounds like a lot of fun. Unfortunately, I never had very good luck getting the kite up in the air.
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Your FD lenses will work on any of the F series, A series or T series cameras, including the AE1. You will not be able to use all of the auto functions of the camera, however.
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A monopod will give you a bit more stability and less blur too.
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Very cheap = Mamiya 645. See the prices at KEH. I recently bought a perfectly functional 645j body for $45.00.A check of their recent catalog shows a 1000s body, 8omm lens and prism for $200.00, in bargain condition. It's not the square format you prefer, but these are very good cameras..
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I have both cameras. The Pentax is smaller and lighter. However, I find the controls on the Canon to be more conveniently placed and easier to use. The AE1 is the one I would choose. Of course, that's just me. The Pentax seems to have a reputation of being somewhat fragile, so it may be easier to find a good AE1. Both Pentax and Canon lenses are very good.
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This was actually not the first criminal conviction for this guy-he was convicted of deceptive practices in the 1990's. He is still in business, believe it or not!
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I live in Milwaukee and am familiar with this case. At one time he was one of the most prominant wedding photographers in the area. He did get sued. However he was also convicted of a number of counts of criminal fraud. He got probation, I think, but it was a criminal as well as civil matter.
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I have had an Elan 7 for about 3 years. It is a wonderful camera, in my opinion. I see no reason to ever buy any more expensive model of film camera. In fact, if I could spare the $$ I would buy another to put away in the box in case Canon stops making film cameras. It's pretty cheap so you'd have a few dollars left for lenses. Another advantage is that the controls are quite similar to the 20 or 30d in case you decide ever to go that route it will be an easier transition.
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I have the Delkin Burnaway and am very pleased with it. I don't know if it's the best solution for you but it works very well for me (you're right though, burning a cd/dvd does take awhile), it's small and convenient (comes with a nice carrying case) and is a good deal cheaper than a laptop. It also comes with the cables needed to hook it up to a tv in a hotel room to view your shots.
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If you are not set on a Canon brand, the Tamron 70-300 f4-5.6 is quite cheap, of decent quality and fairly light. It goes for about US$130.00. You can also get a 1.4x teleconverter matched for this lens if you need a bit more reach.
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There have been literally millions of lenses produced which should fit the Bassaflex. Any Pentax screwmount (M42 mount) lens should fit. They've been produced for over 50 years now. I don't know about a 50-90 zoom, but something similar should be easy enough to find. KEH has a 28-70 for $35.00. Check ebay or KEH for used or BH/Adorama for new.
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These cameras do not have interchangeable backs. What they have is film inserts for 120 and 220 which should be useable with all of these cameras.
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Thank you all for the advice. The web links were especially helpful. I plan to do more reading and research before I buy, but right now the Meade ETX90at seems to be about what I am looking for. Since I don't plan on becoming a serious amateur astronomer I probably don't need anything bigger. Thanks again.
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This is only a little off topic for a photogtraphy forum. I am interested in
purchasing a telescope for use in general astronomy and astrophotography. I
have only a general knowledge of astronomy and telescopes. Can anyone offer
advice as to what type or brand to get? I don't need a professional model, but
don't want a K Mart model that I will outgrow in a few weeks. I have about
US$400-500 to spend. I am especially interested in a scope with a computer
assisted finding system. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
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I use my Canon 20d as a light meter sometimes when using my Mamiya 1000s. It works well but, as with any meter, the results need to be interpreted by a human brain. Bracketing never hurts either.
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The first step is to admit that you have a problem and that you are powerless over cameras... Seriously, a 12 step club for camera collectors might attract a lot of members!.
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I would definitely focus on the coastal areas.
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Nothing farms like a Farmall!
Mamiya 500 DTL
in Classic Manual Film Cameras
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