September 2009

Can I adapt my existing film SLR camera lenses to a digital SLR body?

I have a Chinon CS SLR 35 mm camera with a 50mm standard lens and a 135 mm telephoto. These lenses screw on the camera body. Most newer cameras have bayonet mounts. Can I adapt the existing lenses to fit a digital SLR camera body?
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Are there any camera lenses shaped like a periscope?

Are there any camera lenses shaped like a periscope? I want to put a lense on my camera and use my camera like regular but have the lense see above the crowd. A periscope shaped lense would be perfect. Also, it would be so long it could have high magnification.
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Why are film camera lenses supported on metal runners?

Cameras like the Arri (for shooting celluloid) or Sony’s Cine Alta and other video cameras adapted for cinema (vs. TV) have what look like two metal bars that run under the length of the camera and lens. Is it just because film lenses are heavy and need extra support? And what is the contraption called?
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What are the different camera lenses and what do they do?

I think I am going to get the Cannon EOS 1000D (rebel XS). This will be my first DSLR camera. But Im not sure how many different lenses there are, what they are called, and what they all do.
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Will Zeiss lens wipes also work for cleaning camera lenses?

I’m not talking about the Zeiss wipes that are white and fall apart, I’m talking about the Zeiss wipes that are cloth-like ones. They’re for glasses, but I’m sure they’ll also work for camera lenses… right? I need something to clean my Nikon D40 lens with and I’m hoping this will work.
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