j0hnbarker wrote:

I currently use a Nikon D60 DSLR, but have been tempted recently to step back in time and buy an old 35mm SLR. Seen as there are a few Leica fans on here, what do you guys reckon to the R6 or R8 camera bodies?

The R6 and R8, are great bodies.

The lenses are pretty cheap too, used that is. Much cheaper than M- lenses. But just as good.

The R8 and R9 are really stunning, would like one myself, but one system is enough right now. And I don't see any point going back to film. (for me)

If you don't have a lot of Nikon glass that is compatible with older nikon film SLR's I wouldn't hesitate to get a Leica R8/R9 and a few nice lenses.

The first thing you'll get struck by is the bright and large viewfinder.

Canon 50D

Selling the default 17-85mm (great lens) and Ive already replaced it with the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM which is amazing!

Im after the Canon EFS 10-22 for those wideangle scenary shots... I should uploads some of my B&O bokehs :)

bayerische wrote:

I'm a keen photographer, I've been using the Leica M8 for 15 months now, and I love it. Before that I had the Epson RD-1 and Leica M6.

Again we are in the same course 🙂

I was use to useing Epsn as well and now Leica M6, Leica D1, and intend to buy Nikon D300 ....

But I'm long time Leica fan !

bayerische wrote:

mhodges wrote:

I just realized that I'm probably going to get flamed for misrepresenting the cost of a Nikon system in my previous post. I do realize that you can get a quality Nikon/Canon system for far less. However, in the context of the top of the range SLR system (that would be acceptable on agency type shoots) I feel this is an accurate reflection of the costs involved. Ironically, most clients seem to like the M8 as some sort of "true artists tool" much the way most Leica nuts do (myself included) as long as it is accompanied by many thousand $ of lighting and grip.

Michael, are you also on l-camera-forum.com ?

I'm a member since 2002 I think 🙂

I do it for a living, too (Nikon DSLR stuff). My vote goes to the Panasonic DMC-FX3. It's a fantastic camera - no grief, just great results.

jamlip wrote:

I do it for a living, too (Nikon DSLR stuff). My vote goes to the Panasonic DMC-FX3. It's a fantastic camera - no grief, just great results.

jamlip & mhodges : you're talking about the Panasonic LX3 (and Leica D-Lux 4), right?

I also like this camera very much, but I don't have it (I intensively tested the LX3 of a friend...), I shoot with a Nikon D300.

I just bought a used Nikon F80 film camera(N80 in the US) with some zoom lenses, a flash and some filters for £100. At that price I simply could not resist, although I like and use my Nikon D50 alot. It is fun to be shooting film again, and not use half of the time looking at the lcd. Does anyone have experience about scanning negatives?

best regards

Christian

I used a Nikon D70S and some Tokina Pro lenses.  Not too happy with Tokina right now, but I love the Macro 100 f2.8 with extension tubes.  I love macro photography and have posted some very nice closeups of my BM8000 LEDs before I replaced them.  You can see some of the pictures near the bottom of this thread.  /forum/the-workbench/rebuilding-beomaster-8000-displays  It is a picture of the factory LED on the BM8000 display using a 36mm extension tube with the Tokina 100 Pro.

@mhodges, or anyone else who might have one

tell us more about the leica. c-lux or d-lux? what number?

i am thinking about one or the other for a pocket camera. beats lugging the mamiya or the nikon around (e.g.) in amusement parks, etc...

thanks!