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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by WetumkaFats Bob, you are quite right about sensors, but the 12.1 meg Nikon D200 is still $1700 if you can find one in a store. They are in very short supply. And, it will turn my 20 mm wide angle into a 30 mm angle of view lens. If I want to use a fisheye, I get to spend another $900 on one that will work with the digital. Then, I will need a new SB-800 flash for another $400, so now I am up to $3000 for the conversion. Add in another lens or two and I am out $5000 to make the switch. [/quote] The D200 is currently Nikon's top of the line non pro body, there are other less expensive alternatives. I checked B&H Photo in New York and they list the following: Nikon D70 6.MP with 18-70mm lens $949.95 Nikon D50 6.1MP with 18-70 lens $829.95 I'd like to have a Canon EOS 5D with 12.8MP full frame sensor, body only $3299.95. But I make do with a Canon Rebel XT with 18-55 lens $779.95. (I paid a lot more for mine here in Canada, but that's normal - $1200 + taxes) Not trying to persuade you to switch to digital, just making it clear the top of the line, most expensive camera models aren't the only way to go! Sure I'd like to have a $250K Rolls Royce to haul myself around, but I make do with a Dodge Magnum, which costs a heckofa lot less! I can more or less guarantee if you try digital, you will be hooked! [:D] Bob Boudreau Digital all the way!
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