Hello,
I have a Nikon SLR (can't even remember the model - I think a N70?) which I purchased prior to the whole digital revolution. I have two semi-decent lenses with it (24-85 and 70-300). I have basically abandoned this camera in favour of a cheap compact digital. This takes acceptable photos in bright conditions, but I'd like to take advantage of my nice SLR lenses if possible, by acquiring a new digital body. The problem I perceive is that the CCD size in the Nikon bodies is smaller than a frame of 35mm film, and I understand that this affects the focal length of the lens, such that wide angle lenses become less wide. I would imagine this is a Bad Thing, since you would then need to purchase an even wider angle lens to get back to your standard wide angle, and lenses seem to get more expensive as they get wider in angle. Is my thinking correct? Is there a solution or do I have to bite the bullet and accept the loss of wideness? Is Nikon planning to bring out a body with 35 mm CCD size?
Thanks,
Pablo
I have a Nikon SLR (can't even remember the model - I think a N70?) which I purchased prior to the whole digital revolution. I have two semi-decent lenses with it (24-85 and 70-300). I have basically abandoned this camera in favour of a cheap compact digital. This takes acceptable photos in bright conditions, but I'd like to take advantage of my nice SLR lenses if possible, by acquiring a new digital body. The problem I perceive is that the CCD size in the Nikon bodies is smaller than a frame of 35mm film, and I understand that this affects the focal length of the lens, such that wide angle lenses become less wide. I would imagine this is a Bad Thing, since you would then need to purchase an even wider angle lens to get back to your standard wide angle, and lenses seem to get more expensive as they get wider in angle. Is my thinking correct? Is there a solution or do I have to bite the bullet and accept the loss of wideness? Is Nikon planning to bring out a body with 35 mm CCD size?
Thanks,
Pablo