does it even exist?

Question

i'm looking for a digital SLR camera that has manual focus capability...i was trying to search for it unfortunately i haven't found one. i don't mind using a digital camera for photography but it bugs me when it's on auto focus, so i just sold my old one..does what i'm looking for even exist? HELP

Answer 1

All digital SLR cameras allow you to focus manually. But please note that this can be tricky. Most models have a relatively small viewfinder, and NO dSLR camera has a split prism viewfinder. Critical focus is usually confirmed by a little dot in the viewfinder, alongside the exposure information, but this dot is still activated by the AF-system (that you don't trust).
If you want a split prism viewfinder for a dSLR, you can order one separately from a company called CatzEye: http://www.keoptics.com . These cost about $100 and they get good user reviews.
As for the camera recommendations above, the Panasonic FZ30 is a point & shoot, the Evolt E-330 is a botched attempt at merging a dSLR with a point & shoot, and the E-500 has about the smallest viewfinder of any dSLR.
I personally use a Nikon. Their D80 is a sub-$1000 model with a relatively large viewfinder. Canon also makes great entry level models, and Canon is the only brand with a full-size viewfinder... if you're willing to pay $2500 for the 5D.

Answer 2

If you want one of the best Digital SLR's the Olympus Evolt E-330 is a great pick for you or if you don't want one that is that much the Olympus Evolt E-500 is very nice too they are both very nice cameras the Evolt has got a top pick ratting from more then just one Pc mag. it has also been picked by JD Power now if you want something that won't set you back as much as it will you can also go with the Olympus SP-510 UZ and it has full manual and alot of zoom but is not consizered a SLR it just has full manual or auto and a nice 10x zoom lens and low or no light features and other features too

Answer 3

man you need to read the manual, Cannon have a slr with manual focus just turn the auto focus off, the zoom ring becomes the focus

Answer 4

Most lenses have a manual focus feature. I have several Canon lenses.

TURN the AF switch to MF and you should be good to go. The switch is on the lens, not the camera...

Answer 5

look at the Panasonic Lumix FZ-30

It can work in auto-focus or, if you prefer, in manual focus....you use the focus ring on the lens just like you would with a film SLR.