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FM3a also works without a battery. I guess it is the only AE SLR camera with full mechanical control.

My decision also based on an intention to use the kit lens as the primary lens on the DSLR, with my AiS lense as extra. I can use them at times that allow my 'slow' manual exposure.

Thank you guys for the advices. There seems to have very different views: down to D40 or up to 2nd handed D200.

 

I did go out and had a try on the D200 - it is certainly another class compare to D80, but as heavy as the F100 I used to own. After some considerations, I will go get a D40/D40x/D60 (depend on the prices after D60 is out later this month!). A light weight camera is still the first choice for me: 1) I don't think I will give up my film camera when travel (either my Nikon FM or Leica M), i.e. a D200 to accompany with my film camera would be too heavy; 2) I only have a tripod for light weight camera + lens; 3) my wife can use the D40.

 

D200 or higher versions could be consider later, when I feel like switching to digital entirely...

 

Thank you all again.

I am using Nikon FX SLR with a series of AiS lenses (28/50/105) and planning to

get a DSLR.

 

I understand D200 or D300 (or higher grade models) can meter with my AiS lenses

but they are too heavy for my purposes. Plus I don't want to spend that much

in digital.

 

I tried my friend's D40 and found it nice and compact. When I put on my AiS

lens, I have to do trials on exposures. The kit lens is nice too but still I

would like to use prime lens.

 

My questions:

1) Can some of the D40/D40X/D80 users share the experiences in using non-CPU

lenses on the camera?

2) Sure many Nikon film camera users had experienced similar situation of mine

here. What did you choose?

 

KKC

2nd handed AIS 105 is much cheaper and is easily available

 

Excellent for portrait

 

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I use a CLE version 40mm with my M6 classic. To me the 35mm frameline seems perfectly matching the lens at infinity and normal distance, only at close up distance I would use the 50mm frame. On the other hand I noticed the 50mm summicron I used to own would take more than that in the 50mm frameline of my M6 - which was quite annoying to me, and it was one of the main reason I let the lens go.

 

At the moment I only have the 40mm and a CV 28/3.5. Leitz lenses are tempting, but I really can't find a good reason for myself to spend that much on it... at least for now.

Does anyone has experience in developing the Chinese SHD 100 in T-max dev?

 

Couldn't find such data in the digitaltruth page.

 

Thank you.

It looks like an effect due to lens filter. Did you have a UV or protection filter on? You have got to take it off for night shots.

I agree to use the filter for protection, but make sure you take it off when shooting skylight etc. at night

I use t-max dev on HP5 and Neopan. I tried the times by taking the guidelines from the digitaltruth web site. I use 1+4 at 20 degree, or 1+9 at 24 degree... I found the former is a bit difficult to control in the summer, but the 1+9 seems not strong enough for highlights...

 

May I ask the experience of the aboves that how should I start with the 1+5 solution at 24 degree? Cause I have no idea how to estimate time against the dilution. Thank you.

M6 and the 40/2, and I did.

Must be M6, or any other Leica M bodies. Buy one and you will never look back.

Hey, I don't think you need to pay much more for 2nd handed AI/AIS than the E series, so for durability and assurance of optical performance (E are nice, but I am not sure about the 135), get the AI/AIS. I also suggest you try couple them to your main camera body to feel the balance.

Naturally we see things with both eyes, and only the things focused in the centre are clear. It just happens that the 40-50mm focal lengths for 135 film are close to what we saw.

I agree with Richard, that your 50mm would only give you little return. Keeping it and just sell the 28mm might be a good idea. 50mm primes are just cheap but the optical performance wouldn't disappoint you.

 

I am happy with my 28/2.8 AIS, 45/2.8P, 50/1.4 AIS, and 105/2.5 AIS

 

I considered to sell the 50mm when I bought the 45mm for its size and weight, but then I decided to keep as it doesn't worth much in the 2nd handed market.

If you are not keeping your 50mm, you will probably need the 35mm.

Shouldn't be limited by a frame. Just cut the unwanted part for the best.

I use FM3a and Leica M6. Will keep using them. I only have AIS primes for my Nikon. Recently equiped a F100, and considering what AF lens should I get. I think the compact mid range zoom AFS 24-85 would suit my purposes.

Any focusing screen with split image would fits F100?

 

Thanks.

My AIS 105/2.5 produces great results. I heard that the E series 100mm is nice lens too, and it is lighter for for carrying around.

 

You may also consider a AI 85/2.

Michael, thanks for the guidance :)

I should have learnt how to post a file in suitable size.

 

Let me try:

plus footprints

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