There has been a lot of interest in using old film camera lenses on new DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Although this isn't a comparison of that it is an old vs new example. Neither is right or wrong just the way it is. I won't say which is which so the ...
So you want to try your old FD lenses? Fine but remember it is totally manual. Yes, we actually had to set everything and focus too. How did we ever get a shot? Yes the hummingbirds all are cropped, the last one 100%. Yes hand held. Yes a tough ta...
Want to photograph comet Neowise? Here is how I would do it and I might if the sky clears. Whether stars will trail in your photo or not, depends on the 500 rule. It says 500 divided by the focal length of the lens equals the exposure time to keep...
"The R1 is too high of a quality camera to be used with lower quality and lower-speed lenses."
The OP hardly has low quality lenses! Again, what is an R1 going to do that your 1DX Mk III isn't or can't do? I suspect nothing.
"I recently asked an Ebay seller if a used camera they had listed was US-spec, and he got all defensive and insulting."
I would not do business with such an individual and you should report him to eBay. They will take action.
If it is a used lens and it is over one year old why do you care? Registering it with Canon will get you nothing. Whether you have Canon service it or whether Canon can even service it or you use a private shop, you will suffer the cost. Either way i...
Yes I know the feeling but are you sure it is also shared with your son since he did not have the experiences with it as you did. My F1n sits in its honored place and I pick it up ever once in a while and just think and reminisce but my kids don't kn...
"I'm a long time EF lens owner, 400 2.8, 300 2.8, 200-400 (560 with built in), 500 f4, etc... I own 2 x 1dx mark iii's as well ..."
IMHO, in your case I would stand pat and stay with what you have. The advantage which is going to be slight going R1 ...
