EOS 5 Digital Conversion

[alexan]

Hi!

I own a old but trusty EOS 5 Camera and now I want to jump into the digital bandwagon without dumping this camera into the trash bin.

Is there a way to convert this camera to digital? I heard that there is a possibility of attaching a Digital CCD onto the back so that it can capture images digitally.

Please enlighten me with options available and cost involve.

Thanks!

[roine]

No,

But go for a used D30 or a new D10.

Your flash is outdated, can´t be used in full e-ttl. But Yor linses is ok to use.

Roine

[spark]

Hi Alexan,

There is actually a website http://www.siliconfilm.com/
where they selling silicon film (CMOS)

Hope this help....

[HoodedOne]

The only problem with Siliconfilm is that they never produced a working version of this nice idea.

[roine]

Hello

But haven’t they tried for several years and even gone out of business a few times?

Roine

[Dans_D60]

spark wrote:
Hi Alexan,

There is actually a website http://www.siliconfilm.com/
where they selling silicon film (CMOS)

Hope this help....

Great idea but too late. The market has changed again with the introduction of the 10D that can be purchased for around $1350. By mid Summer maybe $1200. And as we have all debated so many times, expect these prices to drop and the capabilities to enhance. Now the question is when to jump in? As a “bleeding edge” early adopter, I did jump early with a D30 and paid list - $3,200. Still a great technology achievement and its used as a backup. I now have doubled the performance at half the price with a 10D…. hmmmm sounds familiar doesn’t it?
Dan
http://www.pettusphoto.com

[spark]

Hmmmm Sad...... :( or else I won't be selling off my EOS 3 and EOS 1N.......

[Yance]

You can always keep the film camera and get a high quality film scanner. You will still end up spending quite a few hundred dollars but it is the best of both worlds.

[spark]

Fankly I have not tried a film scanner before, and how good can it really go to....any recommended brand and model? And what sort of price range I will expect?

[Yance]

They vary in price quite a bit but the Minolta's are at the lower more affordable end while still delivering good quality scans. I think the low end ones go for $300 new and give 2400dpi files. I have an older Polaroid Sprintscan 35LE which I bought used. You can probably find a good variety of used ones on Ebay for a decent price as well. Do a little research, it shouldn't be too hard to find alot of good reviews that should help you narrow it down between features and price.

[spark]

Thanks Yance