Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/03/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Phil, Your budget will make the decision for you. What do you want to spend? What lenses suite your syle? The rd1 is a nice camera, as are the entry level nikon and canon and oly offerings. If you need fast lenses, go with the epson. Leo Wesson Photographer/Videographer 817.733.9157 www.leowessson.com On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 10:41 AM, Philip F <photo.forrest at earthlink.net>wrote: > So I need to "invest" in a digital camera soon. I'm shooting for the Temple > University News now and next semester I'll be required to have one for my > documentary photography class. Question is, do I go with the outdated 6MP > Epson R-D1 and use the great lenses I already have or do I buy into a new > system and invest in new lenses? Mind you, finds are rather tight so I'm > trying to stretch my dollars as much as possible. I'm thinking the Epson is > already outdated, but then again, aren't all digitals by the time they hit > our camera bags? I can save $$$ with an Epson and not buy any new lenses. > If > I go for a Nikon or Canon, I'm also in for lenses, none of which I own > anymore for either system. > Any opinions? M8 is out of the question. Try not to mention it. > Thanks, > Phil Forrest > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >