NordicWarrior111
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Hi all, I'm new to the forums, so I'll say a little about myself so I'm not "that weird/stupid newcomer." I'm a college student, majoring in English, but I've been an avid photographer ever since I was...12. I've taken two photography courses in high school, and while I want to take some in college I don't think I'll be able to unless I want to stay an extra year. Anyway. I currently own and operate a Pentax (film), model ZX-30. My photography usually revolves around equine photography, with some general nature and portrait work. I recently was the photographer for a wedding as well, and I'm considering joining a local (small) media production company of which I'd be the main photographer. Haha, I don't want to puff myself up too much, but wanted to be straight about my camera usage.
Because I 1) don't have access to my own darkroom and 2) am a poor college student and unable to take many pictures because of film processing, I'm thinking of getting a dSLR. I'll stick with Pentax, as I simply love my film Pentax, and I've heard some good things about their dSLR models. I probably would be buying a camera in the 600-1,000 dollar range. Obviously, cost is a major factor, so I'd prefer something closer to 600, but because I'd rather dish out a bit extra and get a long-term quality camera, I'm open in my range.
I'll get to the point of the thread, I *swear*.
I don't know a whole lot about digital cameras. I know about mp's, and I know the bare minimum about how a digital camera works. I.e. I understand that a digital camera, like a film camera, uses a series of lenses/mirrors to direct light to capture an image, except a digital camera uses a semiconductor device instead of film. So, here's my question: can one use a lens for a film slr for a dslr? Obviously I can't use a Nikon lens for an Olympus camera, but since I have a Pentax and want to get a digital Pentax, would I be able to use the lenses I have? Obviously lenses vary a lot in price, and I admit to being one of those who uses a 70-300mm + macro lens as their standard lens...so...ya.
If I can't use my old lenses, (both promaster), what would you guys recommend for a Pentax? (And if you have a Pentax recommendation, I'd be happy to hear, it, too. )
Blessings,
Thora
Because I 1) don't have access to my own darkroom and 2) am a poor college student and unable to take many pictures because of film processing, I'm thinking of getting a dSLR. I'll stick with Pentax, as I simply love my film Pentax, and I've heard some good things about their dSLR models. I probably would be buying a camera in the 600-1,000 dollar range. Obviously, cost is a major factor, so I'd prefer something closer to 600, but because I'd rather dish out a bit extra and get a long-term quality camera, I'm open in my range.
I'll get to the point of the thread, I *swear*.
I don't know a whole lot about digital cameras. I know about mp's, and I know the bare minimum about how a digital camera works. I.e. I understand that a digital camera, like a film camera, uses a series of lenses/mirrors to direct light to capture an image, except a digital camera uses a semiconductor device instead of film. So, here's my question: can one use a lens for a film slr for a dslr? Obviously I can't use a Nikon lens for an Olympus camera, but since I have a Pentax and want to get a digital Pentax, would I be able to use the lenses I have? Obviously lenses vary a lot in price, and I admit to being one of those who uses a 70-300mm + macro lens as their standard lens...so...ya.
If I can't use my old lenses, (both promaster), what would you guys recommend for a Pentax? (And if you have a Pentax recommendation, I'd be happy to hear, it, too. )
Blessings,
Thora