i'm interested in getting New Minolta Dynax 3 / Maxxum 4 35mm SLR film camera from yahoo auctions. but i'm not sure what is considered a good feature for an SLR. and what does manual override mean?
2007-08-19 17:56:49 · 9 answers · asked by vanessity 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
is a digital one better?
2007-08-19 18:58:49 · update #1
If you're new to photography, you're better off getting digital.
Nikon is th better choice. Their camera bodies are interchangable with lenses. Not all Minolta lenses can change from one camera body to another.
When considering an SLR, you want to look at manual so you can change to setting to what you know is right. Sometimes the camera can get fooled in auto and give the wrong exposure.
Here's a good website to look at www.samys.com
2007-08-20 12:26:36 · answer #1 · answered by Michael M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Features on SLRs are designed to allow the photographer to focus on composition without having to put as much effort into things like focusing or exposure. Examples of desirable features in a modern SLR include things like autofocusing speed, ability to autofocus in low light, a number of exposure modes, a frames per second rate, electronic metering, and specialized flash systems.
Manual override means that instead of the camera making decisions about how to expose, you as the photographer can override the camera's choices and select the settings for the lens opening (known as an aperture) and shutter speed.
If you're just starting out and plan on learning more, getting a good SLR would include having not only automatic exposure modes, but also manual overrides so you can experiment and take control.
Don't forget to also get a good lens with your camera body, as the quality of the lens affects the ultimate image on film.
Film SLRs are fairly cheap these days, because of digital cameras, so bargains can be had on other brands including Nikon, Canon, and Pentax, all of which have high performance film auto focus SLRs and all of which have extensive lens lineups.
2007-08-20 01:19:14 · answer #2 · answered by anthony h 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Konica-Minolta stopped camera production in 2006. The last Minolta film camera was the Maxxum 9, released in 1998. Its unlikely you'll find a new Maxxum 4 or Dynax 3.
Although I applaud your desire to stay with film (I'll use film as long as its available) you'll probably be better off with a Sony Alpha digital. You'll be able to find lots of Minolta AF lenses on ebay at affordable prices. Plus you can buy an adaptor to mount the older Minolta MC/MD ROKKOR lenses. You'll have to use manual focus but what an assortment of excellent glass to choose from. (The Minolta ROKKOR 16mm fisheye and the MD series 35-70mm f3.5 and 70-210mm f4 constant aperture lenses were so highly regarded that Leica bought them from Minolta. I've seen the 16mm in Leica mount going for close to $1,000.00 while the Minolta mount can be bought for $200.00 +/- ).
2007-08-21 12:03:06 · answer #3 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SLR stands for single lens reflex
which is simply to say -- this camera can have lenses changed to any that have a compatable Minolta mount !
The simple fact that they mention the "manual override" means that the camera has auto exposure features that set the exposure according to the light readings that the internal meter gauges --- AND, with your choice to do so--- you can override this feature and set what exposure YOU want in order to affect a change in the outcome of the photo -- thus -- manually overriding the auto settings for your own exposure choice !!
2007-08-20 01:14:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My personal opinion is, you should consider a Digital SLR instead of a SLR film camera.
2007-08-20 05:29:12 · answer #5 · answered by new_once 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
cnet.com will tell you what you need to know
also
I really believe buying a camera is an individual choice.
The person needs to read alot of reviews on cameras and learn as much as they can from the internet.
Go to the store and hold them and try them to see what they feel like and how they take pictures.
I can only give a suggestion of what to look for in a new digital camera.
Good Luck
my suggestion
go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera GUIDE
be sure to check titles on the left side
the guide should answer your questions
2007-08-20 08:49:01 · answer #6 · answered by Elvis 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
manual over ride means you can use it on auto or manual,
they are a good camera (feature wise), I have an old Dynax 3xl somewhere
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2007-08-20 01:07:07 · answer #7 · answered by Antoni 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why you still get the SLR film camera?
Now they had those digitial. You dont need to pay for develop the film.
2007-08-20 01:10:53 · answer #8 · answered by chawcs 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-lens_reflex_camera
2007-08-20 01:02:11 · answer #9 · answered by Crabby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋