DSLR cameras with smaller APS-C/DX sensor (Canon 550D, Nikon D5000 etc) work like this:
Each jump up in lens millimeter size also gets you more resolution. The small 4.5mm/5.6mm Fisheyes you will most likely find too low in resolution. But still a major upgrade from the Coolpix/iPix combo.
I'll leave the fullframe/FX options until you decide on what step in level you are going to make.
Regards, Smooth
You cannot use DSLR or SLR lenses on a Coolpix.
These are real lenses not converter lenses via adapters.
Fullframe cameras like the Canon 5DMKII, 1Ds MKIIII etc and Nikon D700, D3s etc:
It is also possible to modify certain APS-C designed Fisheye lenses to be used on a Fullframe sensor camera. The modification requires the removal of the sun petals/hood. Popular conversions are to "shave" a Nikkor 10.5mm Fisheye, Sigma 10mm Fisheye, Samyang 8mm Fisheye and the Tokina 10-17mm Zoom Fisheye. These three can then complete a sphere with (3 rotational shots + Nadir if required) 4 shots.
Personally I think best value is the APS-C small sensor 18mp camera body with a 10mm/10.5mm lens (or Samyang 8mm) shooting 6+2 type panoramas. You get great resolution and a lot of bang for your money.
Regards, Smooth ![[8D]](http://www.easypano.com/forum/smileys/smiley16.gif){kind=small}
In order of best models down.
Canon
Nikon
Read about all models at www.dpreview.com or www.cameralabs.com
Regards, Smooth
Hi Smooth,
as usual, short, precise and net.
Can you tell me if the D700 in still a valuable camera ?
I would like to "upgrade" my D200 and was looking for D700, but ... is there something announced to replace it, or better for the same amount of money (max 2.000 euros) ?
Thanks and best regards,
Dominique
Quote: Originally posted by DominiqueGEORGE on February-28-2011
Hi Smooth,
as usual, short, precise and net.
Can you tell me if the D700 in still a valuable camera ?
I would like to "upgrade" my D200 and was looking for D700, but ... is there something announced to replace it, or better for the same amount of money (max 2.000 euros) ?Thanks and best regards,
Dominique
Hi Dominique,
The D700 is a fine fullframe camera although limited megapixels (12.1mp) which is ample "if" you are using the right lens. What were you going to use?
I would suggest the replacement for the D700 isn't all that far off. Maybe you should wait.
Regards, Smooth
Quote: Originally posted by rawan on February-28-2011
I will go on Canon 7D do you recomened?
if yes.. now all kit I need :
1- Canon 7D budy only.
2- 10mm/10.5mm lens.
now could you please tell which Pano-Head I need to take the 6 shot+2panorama?
The Canon 7D is my favourite APS-C camera and a fine choice but like all cameras it does have some limitations. Notably like all Canon's suffers from the lack of a Auto Exposure Bracketing range. Limited to 3 shots -/+3ev. This can be overcome with the addition of a Promote Control.
If it was me buying a 10mm Fisheye for the 7D I would go for the Tokina 10-17mm Zoom Fisheye because of the price, versatility and quality. The other option is the Sigma 10mm Fisheye and this lens suffers more from Chromatic Aberration. In fact I would buy a Sigma 8mm Fisheye over the 10mm Sigma everytime.
Panoheads you have a wide choice.
The list goes on and on. You can even pick these up secondhand.
Good option is Canon 7D, Sigma 8mm, Nodal Ninja R1 (only need 4 rotational shots + nadir if required) Sample here
Regards, Smooth
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