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- From: bsmith@monu6.cc.monash.edu.au (Brian Smith)
- Newsgroups: aus.photo,rec.photo
- Subject: Need advice for upgrading camera gear.
- Summary: HELP HELP HELP
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- Message-ID: <1992Dec21.024609.4094@monu6.cc.monash.edu.au>
- Date: 21 Dec 92 02:46:09 GMT
- Organization: Monash University, Caulfield Campus
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- Hi all,
- I need some help deciding how to upgrade my existing camera and flock
- of lenses. I currently have a Canon T50 (auto-everything) Canon 50mm lens,
- Tamron 70-200 and a Tokina (I think) 28mm wide angle. I also have a 2X Tele
- Converter, which cost $174 Australian, so I think its good quality.
-
- My problem is that I'm not sure if I should change only my camera body and keep
- the lenses, which I'm told will work with the more advanced T70, 80 and 90 plus
- some other good cameras, or if I should sell the whole lot and start over with
- some more recent equipment. I like the look of the newer autofocus models and
- their other features, such as shutter or aperture priority are something I'd
- kill for after being forced to use the T50 for so long.
-
- I'm looking at spending up to 700 dollars (Australian), and I think my current
- gear is worth around 500-600 dollars if sold as a package. Should I only sell
- the body and restrict my choice of new cameras to one which can cope with those
- lenses ? Can I buy adapters which will allow these lenses to fit onto later
- Canon cameras such as the EOS range ? If the rest of the T series of cameras
- can't be found in the shops and I'm forced to buy second hand, is this likely
- to significantly affect the quality of the camera I end up with ?
-
- Your advice is greatly welcomed.
-
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