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    Will VR lenses work on my 8008s film camera?

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    I have a Tokina 19-35 AF (a killer lens), Nikon 70-300AF-D ED. For a walk-around I use a Tamron 28-300. After reading Ken Rockwell's article on using film and scanning I decided to try it. I dusted off my 'old' Olympus 35 2.8 Point -n-shoot and shot a roll of Walgreen 400 ISO color neg film and had it developed and scanned to a disk at Costco. I was stunned by the 11X17 inkjet from my Epson 1400. The print was sharp with great color saturation. Grain disappeared with the unsharp mask. It's every bit as good as my 14mp Kodak. Now I have a full frame point and shoot. I'm looking forward to purchasing a couple of Ais Nikkors to use on my 8008s. BTW, Thanks to all that replied.

     

    George Mazzetti

    Kenko 2X with Nikon 105 2.8.

    in Nikon

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    Has anyone here used their Nikon 105 2.8D AF Micro with a Kenko 2x teleconverter. If so, comments on the

    results would be appreciated. I expect some loss of image quality, but if it is not too bad I would rather use that

    combi in a pinch rather than carry an extra lens. I'm hooked on the 105 results.

     

    George Mazzetti

    Where to send for rechipping.

    in Nikon

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    I forgot to mention that Steve Serota is alive and well and is still offering repair services from his home. Steve had a shop on 9th and Arch Sts. in Philadelphia for years. He was always great to deal with and was very reasonably priced. Unfortunately Steve does not provide rechipping. He can be contacted at info@camera-care.com

     

    George Mazzetti

    Olympus 570uz-Anyone use it?

    in Olympus

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    I just returned my new Oly 570uz to B&H. After much testing it was just too high in the

    noise area. I could not reduce the noise even at ISO 64 and 100 without destroying the

    sharpness. It also is excruciatingly slow. It has a ton of features, but it lacked image

    quality. I'll have to stick with my trusty Kodak P880.

     

    George Mazzetti

    Nikon 24-120vr

    in Nikon

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    After shooting with the 24-120vr I found it to be a far better lens than some

    reviewers have. It is very sharp and the color is great. Distortion was a lot

    lower than I expected and is very correctable. Do most owners of this lens

    agree with me? I use it on my Kosak DCS 14n and the results are just as good as

    a prime lens. Also I would like some users to voice their opion of the 70-300vr.

     

    Gmazz

    D1x-Mistake?

    in Nikon

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    Would I be making a mistake if I buy a D1x body as a back-up? Is there a

    better choice. I can buy a mint copy for around $500. Is that too much if so

    where can I get one for less money. How many actuations is too many for this

    camera?

     

    George

    F100 and VR

    in Nikon

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    Thanks Mike and Kent for the info. I currently use a Kodak DCS 14n full frame and intend to use the F100 as a back-up. I'm spoiled by the full frame and VR/Afs.

     

    George

    Repairs on D1x

    in Nikon

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    Can the peeling rubber cover on the body of my D1x be repaired? Can the

    brassing be repaired? If so does anyone know where it can be sent for this work

    to be done along with a CLA.

     

    George Mazzetti

    28mm f 2.8 AF worth having?

    in Nikon

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    If you own a 28 2.8 Ais, or know someone who does, go to a camera shop and mount it on the new D300 and shoot some shots with it and I will guarantee you the results are mind-blowing. I just used mine on my newly aquired Kodak DCS 14/n full frame 14MP and it is a superb combo. Virtually no distortion or flaring.

     

    George Mazzetti

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