Digitize This! (or analyze me?)

I have been around long enough to love printing B&W prints in the darkroom and discovering the amazing warmth that can be added to your shoots. I have also had a lot of stressful days and hours waiting for things that today take seconds to upload to your computer. I want technical (maybe psychological too) help in understanding which way to go with my equipment.

I have a bunch of old Nikon lenses for my 35mm cameras that I have had a long-term love affair with. I like a camera that is fast enough to stop action in natural lighting situations. I like to have warmth in my color shots. I can't justify spending a LOT of money. What cameras should I be considering?

Welcome to POTN.

If you're planning to buy new, any of the Canon EOS DSLRs would be a good choice for your requirements. Used, I'd suggest a 30D or 20D - they're cheap these days.

You can use your Nikkor lenses on Canon EOS cameras with a simple adapter. No autofocus, of course, and aperture is set on the lens in the usual way.

I occasionally use my Nikkor-S 50mm f/1.4 on my 30D. Still a great lens...

-js