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Minolta DSLR-Thinking of buying Minolta 5d digital SLR camera. Is the autofocus fast enough?

Hi all, I have a number of old 35mm SLR autofocus bodies – 3xi, 5xi, 7000 with a number of lenses: 70-200 f2.8 sigma zoom, 400mm f5.6 sigma telephoto lens, and I am planning to buy a Minolta 5D SLR. I really would like to use these lenses on a 5D SLR body, I know … Continue reading

Can a Vivitar telephoto lens (500mm) made for a 35mm camera (Minolta) work on a Nikon digital SLR?

The Minolta is an older, 35mm model (SRT 202)and I want to purchase a digital, SLR, to be able to take bird/flower nature pictures (and of grand kids playing sports). I have the telescopic lens but was told it won't work with the newer cameras. ( I inherited camera and lens). There is an adapter … Continue reading

Which camera type is better for digital cameras: Kodak, Casio, Nikon, Sony?

Pay more attention to the features than the brand. There are some very expensive brands that don't hold up as well as the cheaper ones when it comes to features. They will all last about as long with proper care, but, I would stay away from Cannon, I've heard a lot of problems with them. … Continue reading