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post #31 of 33
9/27/05 at 4:04pm
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Medium/Large formats have not felt much if any impact from the digital market. A few people have switched over on the medium format front, but that's still a large investment (minimum of $10k to get entry level MF digital).


Couldn't agree more. I guess it really hinges on this part of the market as to how well 35mm will survive. Just think what would happen if/when the cost of these MF's were to come down.....

We'll never know until it happens!! But it's a really interesting topic.
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post #32 of 33
10/3/05 at 8:19am
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Well I went against everyone's advice and purchased a used Canon Rebel G with 2 lenses. The camera was still in like-new condition and only cost me $75 including the lenses. I am reading through the instruction manual now. Man, these SLR cameras can be intimidating with all the modes and features.

One question is about filters. I would like to buy a polarizing filter. Can anyone recommend a decent brand or type to use on a Canon Rebel?

I want to get some good practice with a film based camera before dropping the money on a $1000 digital SLR.

Thanks for all the help.

Jeff
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post #33 of 33
10/3/05 at 9:09am
I prefer B+W filters that are multi-coated to reduce reflections. If your camera has a beam splitter in the light path of your TTL exposure meter then you should get a circular polarizer. If not, a linear polarizer will work.

Sorry I don’t know if your camera has a beam splitter or not. The digital camera you might buy in the future may have one so it may be to your advantage to buy a circular polarizer regardless.

I don’t know what size filter your lenses take but a multi-coated 52mm Top-Polarizer (linear) costs $53.95 and a multi-coated 52mm Circular Polarizer costs $79.95 at B&H Photo Video. That’s more than the cost of your camera!

The good news is that if you buy decent filters now, you may use them on future same sized lenses when you go digital.
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