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Comment on Where should I send in my Canon Powershot SD300 to repair a lens problem? by Dory M

Dory M — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:38:03 +0000

The best place to actually repair it would be to have Canon work on it (check their website for support). Telling you now though it will cost more than the camera is worth. If you wish to try some simple fixes that sometimes actually work, try:

and this forum has further discussion on the issue:

and if you’re very brave, or know someone who’s handy with a screwdriver:

If you do go with the brave option, MAKE SURE you read this first:

Comment on Should I buy the Repair Master warranty for my nikon SLR camera d90 and one separate for the 18-200mm lens? by theman

theman — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:18:37 +0000

I believe the 18-200mm lense has a 5 years warranty on it. Before you buy the camera from J&R, ask them to price match with other authorized Nikon dealers (Online). Beachcamera.com has the D90 for about 888 dollars. The lense is about 539 dollars. If you ship the items to New Jersey, you save on tax!

Comment on What is the best Nikon SLR Digital camera to get? by big bike biker

big bike biker — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:21:58 +0000

for starters like you…it’ll be either D50 or D70…but i think you should just go straight to D70 as there’s not much difference between those two…

Comment on can a nikon slr 35mm lens be used on a nikon digital camera? by George Y

George Y — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:48:24 +0000

The good news is that your Nikon 35mm af lenses will fit and function perfectly on a D70 or D80. The better news is that because the Nikon digital sensor is smaller than 35mm, you’ll only be using the “sweet-spot”, or center of each lens when shooting.

As for the 1.5 factor you’ve read about above, what that means is that the 70-200mm lens will give you the effective view of a 105-300mm! Basically, multiply any lens focal length by 1.5 and you’ll see the equivalent on your new digital.

For example, I’ve used an older Nikon AF 75-300mm on my D70 and D200 for an effective 107-400mm lens. Does it work? Here’s some examples from a recent shoot with that exact combination.

Nikon has been wonderful with keeping compatibility on their lenses and bodies for much longer than most other camera makers.

I hope this is helpful.

Comment on Where should I send in my Canon Powershot SD300 to repair a lens problem? by Edwin

Edwin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:40:46 +0000

Any repairs will be at your expense since you abused the camera by dropping it. The cost will likely exceed the price of a new camera.

Use the Powershot SD300 as a paperweight and begin shopping for your new camera. You should find plenty of good deals now. Use a wrist strap or neck strap with your new camera to prevent dropping it. (I wish I had $1 for every question in here that begins “… I dropped my camera…”)

Comment on Can any Nikon 35mm lens work with any Nikon SLR camera? by Yakoby

Yakoby — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:14:59 +0000

No, not all Nikon lenses work with all Nikon cameras.
there are 3 types of Nikon cameras – manual, Auto Focus Film and Digital. All the lenses can be mounted but not all can use the specific programing of all cameras.
Go to to find out what works with what, then go to for good prices on them.

Good luck

Comment on What is the best Nikon SLR Digital camera to get? by TheBigSF49ersFan

TheBigSF49ersFan — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:06:08 +0000

Here’s the deal… if you just doing it for pictures of family, nature, or candid shot. Then, I will suggest the one you’re looking at, D50.

D50 was designed to be an entry level SLR Camera with easy of use functions for novice. The price of the camera is less than $600 in most big name internet stores. If you want to get the 18-55mm lens, it’s usually will cost you about $100 more. (I’m against that crappy lens, don’t buy it unless you are very cheap.) Get the 18-200mm lens from Nikon which offers VR (vibration reduction) and AF-S (Silent Wave motor for faster focus). It will set you back $749 because it’s a good all around zoom. If you want to be cheap, then get the Tamron for $399 (it will minus the VR and AF-S).

D80 is the next step up from D50. This camera is replacing the D70s. It is a better camera in terms of features that was designed more for the intermediate users. It’s focusing is alot better and some of the advanced feature are much improve over the D70s and D50. This camera will set you back $999.

D200 was the popular one this year becuase alot of working photographers love the advance functions and features. It will put you out at $1699 at most places and it’s back-ordered in many places. So you will not get any good discounts in most places just because they don’t have this camera in stock in most U.S. cities.

D2X/D2Xs is their flagship camera. No need to go into it. It’s too much of an overkill.

For what you want to do, D50 is the most reasonable way to go. If you need a good lens to along with that camera, splurge on the 18-200mm lens. The lens is always will be your long term investment because you can take it with you. The camera is the one that is always changing because of the technology.

p.s. Don’t get the 28-200mm lens suggested by the guy above. It’s not optomized for Digital SLR. The 18-200mm is a DX lens and it works great with digital SLR.

Comment on Can I use old Nikon N2002 Lenses with new digital SLR Body? by Jt C

Jt C — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:53:50 +0000

I am still using Nikon lenses from the 70’s with my Nikon digitals. So probably yes you can use them with Nikon DSLR. Non-AI, Pre-AI (also called NAI are the original Nikon F bayonet lens mount and lenses introduced in 1959 for the Nikon F camera) will not mount on some DSLR. On others it may mount but not meter. On AI converted lenes it will mount but may not meter on all Nikon DSLR. An AI ( circa 1977) lens will work.You may not be able to use all the functions with the lens depending on what series lens it is, some Nikon DSLR do not have autofocus motors in the body.. . AF, AF-D, AF-S, AF-I, VR and G will work ( AF and AF-D will not auto-focus on D-40s or D-60s)
There is a really good chart on lens compatability here

Comment on Can I use a Nikon SLR lense on my Canon DSLR camera? by unknownsoundman

unknownsoundman — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:47:53 +0000

NO!
Some FUJIFILM cameras will accept Nikon-mount lenses.

Comment on Where should I send in my Canon Powershot SD300 to repair a lens problem? by Petra_au

Petra_au — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:47:29 +0000

The SD300 is a 3 year old model camera. If the lens is permanently damaged, then it would be pointless to try to get it fixed.
It would actually be cheaper to buy a new camera.
The advantage of a new model is better image quality & features and faster camera performance etc.

good luck…