--- Jamie Walling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Yes Nikon digital does not work with their MF lenses
> unless you add a chip to the lens (not factory
> supported by the way). It was actually that reason
> that sent me to get a 10D a year ago. ...
>
> Honestly the only reason I am considering Pentax
> DSLR's is their use with MF lens.
Similar for me, although it was just one of the reasons I sold
off all my Nikon equipment in 2000-2001. I just didn't like the
design of most of the modern Nikon bodies any more, as well as
felt disenfranchised that they wouldn't allow any metering at
all with my excellent old AI-S series lenses.
Canon was my best alternative in 2001 as their EOS-IX body
allowed full access to the EOS lens line and the film format was
very close to the upcoming digital bodies' format. That let me
become very comfortable with the 16x24mm format and which lenses
worked for me, the move to the 10D was then smooth and easy.
I became interested in the DS to get back the compact, light
camera body and access to a range of high quality, compact,
manual focus lenses ... similar to what I'd enjoyed working with
using the Nikon FM for 20+ years.
Godfrey
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