mathew_gardella

<p>thanks for all the advice guys.... i've done some research and will agree with robert... i've purchased the 700DX it's within my budget and will allow me to grow... then perhaps a CF later in the game.... regards.... mat</p>

 

<p>here is the other pic of where the film loads</p><div></div>

<p>thanks for the posts guys... i will include a back pic of the camera asap.... as for the shutter, i depressed the lever to snap a picture and the shutter just broke... i took the lens/ shutter apart to try to see if there was a spring or something that snapped but was way out of my league an just put it back together.... the shutter "leaves" i don't know what they are called-- can be separated by hand but not with the shutter lever... at this point i don't know what is wrong.... as for the back of the camera... your guess is as good as mine...</p><div></div>

<p>thanks for the advice guys, i guess what i am looking for then is a lens that will fit the lens board... i don't want to get to complex.... is there a way to determine the size of the threads on the back of the lens that will fit the board.... or do i just measure it a wing it...:)</p><div></div>

<p>i recently got this camera from my dad.... it was sitting in his attic unused. from the research i have done, it was using during the post war era as a portrait camera. the Lens was working fine when i received it and the the shutter broke after an attempt to use the camera... (the parts are old and uncared for)... other than the lens, the camera is in great working condition with no apparent light leaks... i am in need of help on finding a lens to fit this style camera. i will enclose some pics to help you out... i am looking to use it more for fun and to learn with and maybe someday get a new model.... as for now, i'm just looking for some glass to put on the end.... thank you.</p>

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<p>get the 580II you won't regret it.....</p>

<p>Don't worry so much about the gear. Take the Time to learn how to use it to best meet your needs.... i started like yourself... lost in the equipment... then i stopped, sat back and just spent time shooting shooting shooting... you will get the hang of it.... :)</p>

<p>i found a turkey leg! wow! thanks Jeff, now it works.....<br>

(just kidding) I'll buy a new one as Gil suggests....<br>

thanks everyone</p>

<p>thanks for the fast response william... the computer will recognize the card reader but it says the reader is empty when the card plugged in....</p>

<p>I have a Lexar 2GB 80X WA professional CF card that i was using in my 350D. I got and ERR 0 message

out of the blue and now i am unable to load the card into either of my cameras (350D and 40D) to reformat them. If I

try to reformat in the 40D the camera tells me it is unable to reformat. I do have a CF card reader for the PC

however, the computer is not able to recognize the card in the drive at all. I am in need of some tech.

assistance..... PLEASE HELP.... i hope i'm not SOL...... :( thanks</p>

<p>thanks for the rapid response.... i am looking to spend around $150 for the tripod if that helps narrow the field down a bit.....</p>

<p>I am an advanced amature looking for a well built tripod for portraits and landscapes.... at times i do dabble in macro work as well however, this will not be a priority.... i am currently shooting with a canon 40D and 24-70mm lens with a 580EX II mounted on top....i would like to be able to travel with it to do some on location shoots as well.... at this point i am very overwhelmed and don't know where to start looking.... does anyone have any recommendations... i appreciate any and all advice... thank you....</p>