consider removing the "D" from forum title

just a thought.

probably not a bad idea as we don't have a lot of people who have just SLR or dSLR, I think.

Dslr, Slr???

fmw625:

Dslr, Slr???

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Digital Single Lens Reflex....

Doesn't SLR cover all DSLR cameras?
Or what about Housed SLR Cameras?

Is there a non-housed DSLR?

Sorry. I think that the forum should be just called the SLR Depot. SLR systems are very different from the fixed lens consumer cameras ( digital or film ). being able to actually look through the lens via the viewfinder and use different lenses are the major differences.

On the other hand, the difference between a Digital ( DSLR ) and a Film SLR is not as profound. this difference is actually limited to how the image is recorded. in fact several DSLRs like the D100 and Fuji S2 actually use a standard film based camera body (Nikon F 80 ) which has had the film transport system replaced by the digital capture electronics and recording system . the mechanical features and most of the metering systems of the camera have not been modified.

as for myself, I feel shooting with a DSLR is no different than using my film systems except that with the digital camera I can review the shots instantly, change ASA values ( film speed ) and shoot a lot more frames.

so a SLR is an SLR. no reason to separate digi from film.

not a big issue, just may keep some film SLR users from checking the threads

Chris Bangs:

as for myself, I feel shooting with a DSLR is no different than using my film systems except

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that your film camera is still dry

Seriously, my condolences on the death of a friend. I hope its replaced and you're out doing digital again soon!

alcina:

that your film camera is still dry

Seriously, my condolences on the death of a friend. I hope its replaced and you're out doing digital again soon!

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got to admit, that had me laughing! shame on you anyway! Aussi Humor!

Anyway,The new one is waiting in Tokyo as I write. I will pick it up on the 24th, then off to Cal on the 25th.

I AM taking my F5 system and more outdated film. just in case

Sorry, that was a bit naughty...glad you saw the humour

FWIW - I am American

Sounds like you are going to be very busy on your trip - have some fun, too!

alcina:

Sorry, that was a bit naughty...glad you saw the humour

FWIW - I am American

Sounds like you are going to be very busy on your trip - have some fun, too!

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thanks, still laughing about that speedy and witty post!

my place is littered with camera and dive equipment as well as two empty suitcases!

hate this part of traveling!

Chris Bangs:

hate this part of traveling!

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Yeah, being there is good. being back home is good. All that stuff in between is a bit of a headache...bring on "beam me up, scotty" and I'm there!