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<p>If you buy an M6 get one at a store. Easier to return if there is a problem.</p>

 

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<p>Can't compare the 3 but I recently got the Sigma 10-20 f3.5 which I am very happy with (the first 3rd party lens I've purchased) and it does come with a hood and a case which the Canon one doesn't. The only downside is the 82mm filter size which is expensive when it comes to polarising filters.</p>

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<p>Look into a filter system like Cokin. You only need adapters to fit the different lenses.</p>

 

 

<p>Hey Doc, I've checked out many shots made by the 35 and 5D on Flickr. That's why I got so excited about using it on a film camera.<br /> Problem is that the 5D shots look a heck of a lot better those on film! <br /> Thanks for the link.</p>

<p>The Elan 7 is as quiet as the EOS 3 is loud. My EOS 3 is in my closet also. It has a problem with the mirror moving out of the way (mirror take up motor?) to make the exposure and gives the dreaded bc error.</p>

<p>Anybody know how to fix it?</p>

<p>I'd take them all down, and move on. Get some new photos and life.</p>

<p>I picked up a couple of EOS film cameras recently, and wish I could just put on one an ef-s lens. I bought my first Canon in 2005 when the 20D was out, and figured I would have no need for anything full frame. </p>

<p>I feel just a little lucky now in that the only Ef-S lenses I have are the 18-55 which came on two bodies, and for some reason I bought the 18-55 IS when it first came out. I also bought the 10-20mm lens and really like it when I need really wide angle. Even at 1.6x the wide side is 16mm, and currently the widest FF lens I have is a 21mm Leica thread mount which I consider pretty wide.</p>

<p>So I would say choose your lenses wisely. Look at one of those sites which let you actually see what a scene looks like with a particular lens and body. As was said above the only EF-S lens you may need could be an extreme wide, but then maybe not.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the input. You all (along with reading reviews) have given something to really think about.<br>

I already have a 50 f/1.8, 85 f/1.8, 28-135, and an L tele zoom so I might be set for all focal lengths that I really need. I also have a DSLR with a few EF-S zoom lenses that have me thinking that a cheap EF mount zoom just might be "good enough".<br>

I figured I could grab a prime lens for a bit more than than the 50. </p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>Been thinking about an (inexpensive) wide angle prime to use on a film Canon. Anybody using these?<br>

I'm thinking 35/2 or one of the 28mm lenses. I've been seeing used 35/2 on FS boards that go pretty quickly, at almost new prices. <br>

They seem just a little expensive for what they are. Anybody here using them (now)?<br>

Please shed some light. </p>

<p>What does calibrate the lens mean? I've been seeing that expression a lot lately. </p>

<p>I did have an experience with a Canon lens missing focus which was disappointing. I was doing a group shot, one row of people. I focused on the bodies of the people, not head, using the center point. When I pulled up the image I thought, wow pretty soft. But I noticed the focus was on the wall many feet behind the group.</p>

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<p>How about a custom made lens turret? </p>

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<p>Yeah, not too many new threads these days.<br>

I agree with the economy theory. What about "death of film" (-; ?<br>

I wouldn't want to put several hundreds of dollars into another film camera right now.<br>

Could really go for one of those shiny new M9s though; maybe if the DOW claws its way back to 14,000.</p>

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<p>What do I think about the choice between 7D and 5DII? I'd take either, but there are many "featured" photographers in publications that cater to pros who use 5DIIs. </p>

<p>I bet they could give a really good explanation. </p>

<p>I bought an Elan 7e for $50. You can get other EOS film cameras for much less than that now.</p>

<p>And I just bought one of these cameras. )-:</p>

<p>I like your blog. The photos are exciting.</p>

<p>"There are Canon cameras that are less expensive, more versatile, and have a "silent mode.""</p>

<p>What evidence do you have of that?</p>

<p> Maybe a place for Leica?</p>

<p> <a href="../casual-conversations-forum/00Whuz">http://www.photo.net/casual-conversations-forum/00Whuz</a></p>

<p>Next time try a quiet Leica. </p>

<p>see <a href="../casual-conversations-forum/00WgK4">this thread</a></p>

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<p>Owing a Leica M is a lot like owning a classic sports car. It's not practical for many things and might not keep up with the latest and greatest when it comes to pure image quality.</p>

 

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<p>And some of those flagship dslrs reminds one of the ubiquitous family van; new, practical and extremely large. It would be hard to take a family of 7 from Ohio to Florida in a sleek little sports car, right. And it's just as silly driving some big honking van while trying to tool around a little village. </p>

<p>But then I see women driving these things everywhere ... possibly because that's all the family has?</p>

<p>Forget all that comparison, pro/con list stuff. I've come to the conclusion that the people who buy Leicas do it for the simple reason of wanting a Leica and whatever it is that goes with owning and using them.<br>

Also, people who have Leicas or RFs usually have and use other cameras. Many times MANY other cameras in different formats. </p>

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<p>I usually google the battery model number or the model of the camera. You'll get several hits on google. many times I will search the battery on eBay.</p>

<p>From google search of digital camera batteries.<br>

http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=digital+camera+batteries&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8<br>

Good luck</p>

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<p>The only reason anyone ever bought a Canon is because the store was probably sold out of Nikon.</p>

 

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<p>So, we've found the dork. Just waiting for the nerd.....</p>

<p>C-V-N discussions. Like watching dorks arguing with nerds as to who has the best techniques to pick up girls.</p>

 

<p>Thanks Jim, I am going for another Elan 7e. One bad apple ...</p>

<p>addendum ... Do you think a 7ne, I think that is the model, is worth $199? I saw one on a mail order website. I think it has a back lit LCD and maybe other upgrades. Seems a little on the high side to me.</p>