camera parts

[Derrel]

As a 'general rule' " body only" in 35mm cameras, means NO lens. But, in the case of modular cameras like the NikonF, F2,F3, F4, wher the prism is removable, and there are multiple options, listing "body only" usually means the body and back, with no finder/prism/lens. ON the vastly more common 35mm SLRs with non-removable prisms. "body only" means without a lens.

In medium format SLRs, which are typically 1)a body, 2)a back, 3)a viewfinder and viewfinder screen, and a 4)lens, "body only" may mean different accessories/parts have been removed, such as the viewfinder screen, to be sold as a separate part, or to be included as part of the "body". Sellers vary, but usually there is no back/magazine and often no viewfinder prism included when buying a MF "body". At tim


It pays to ASK for clarification before bidding.

 

[dxqcanada]

Im still getting over the fact that some brands have "data backs" that let you swap out the control system, canon ae-1 being one such camera. And replacable film backs/holders like the pentax 645.
Makes figuring this stuff out rather odd and crappy.

Us Old-Timers think a modular system was the greatest thing since sliced bread (which was invented just shortly before) ... we could build a camera with the parts that WE wanted, COOL, Eh!!!

 

[pocketshaver]

Us Old-Timers think a modular system was the greatest thing since sliced bread (which was invented just shortly before) ... we could build a camera with the parts that WE wanted, COOL, Eh!!! [/QUOTE]

Its just that it would be NICE if the modern digital world had that much of an option. aftermarket lenses would be such a nice thing.