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Posted by Jim Willis (A) on December 07, 2002 at 00:59:12

In Reply to: Nikon 2020 + Digital Pix posted by Greg Ewing on December 05, 2002 at 16:32:54:

I still shoot film, and when I want digital images scan the slide. Properly done, you'll get good resolution. I dunno about Costco.

One thing you might consider is getting your own slide scanner. You can get something in the 2800 dpi range for about $250.

I'm probably going to put off getting a digital camera for a few more years until the price/resolution ratio improves. I have a lot of Nikon glass, so I would want a body that accepts those lenses. The D-1 is too expensive.

There's nothing wrong with the 2020. The AF is a bit slow, and it's pretty heavy. But it gives you access to (almost) the whole line of Nikon lenses.

Most of my photography is done with an old FM, or a FA when I want TTL flash. Most of the older Nikons are incredibly robust, and I'm not particularly gentle with cameras.