I need to resurrect this thread...
My budget Konica-Minolta 5d bit the dust this past week; natch,
while the Granddaughter was here.
Everything works on it with the exception of a little item called lack
of shutter release.
Some GOOG'ng of the problem
turned up pages on the same issue, and even the new Sonys
are afflicted, (Sony bought the KM brand, body, and "technology").
If it was a Sony, they replace the body or fix it...my KM is only
2 years old but the warranty is gonzo and they, and other joints,
want $200-$350 to fix it, lowballing I am sure. Thus, I am seriously
in the hunt for a new DSLR.
I have been pouring over reviews, side by side comparos on DP Review,
etc. My eyes are glazed and my brush cut hurts...
I am not tied to any lens system, as I was using my old Minolta and Sigma
film cam lenses on the K-M 5d body.
I want a very good body and a couple of lenses: 17/18-55 or so, and
a 35 or 55-135 med tele. I don't think the most pixels is the deal; I do
think the best CCD/imager is the deal. I shoot 95% AV or manual. Most
of the high ends have gizmos/settings of which 90% never get used by
even the pros, imo. I know photography. I've been shooting for 55 years.
I have a budget of $2Gs max, but would
prefer less than that. I am not
looking for a great body with a 55mm kit lens and, get more lenses "later".
I want a very good body, couple of very good lenses, and I'm good to go.
I am EOS'd and Nikon'd to a pulp...I really don't have a fave at this point.
If you have seen any of my stuff, you know I do views, close-in, and
occasionally snap shot stuff. The opins earlier in this thread got me
pointed in the right direction, but the more I dig, the more I am conflicted.
I really don't have a source to go hold them in hands, as I am hours away
from any still standing "camera store".
Any and all opins are welcome, but save your fingers if you want to pitch
a rig that is more than $2Gs.
Thanks,
Ol'UncleMotor