I'll be looking to but an entry-level DSLR before too long so I'm 'studying form.' However there are a few things which I can't find the answers to in all the literature. Here they are. They might be obvious answers but I'm afraid not to me.
1. Are lenses compatible across manufacturers? Can I fit a Canon lens to a Nikon body, etc?
2. Are things like lens hoods and filters compatible across makes? ISTR a long time ago that (say) a 42mm thread UV filter would fit any lens with a 42mm thread front.
3. Are all DSLRs generally powered by the manufacturers own make of rechargeable battery? This is an issue for me since I may well be without mains power for a full week or two's holiday. For my current camera, I can buy a couple of AAs anywhere.
4. Aperture priority or shutter-speed priority seem to be the main option but do these cameras allow the manual setting of both Aperture and Speed and then fix (or recommend) an ISO setting automatically?
Sorry if these are dopey or have been asked before but I can't find the answers and they all matter to me.
Steve
1. Are lenses compatible across manufacturers? Can I fit a Canon lens to a Nikon body, etc?
2. Are things like lens hoods and filters compatible across makes? ISTR a long time ago that (say) a 42mm thread UV filter would fit any lens with a 42mm thread front.
3. Are all DSLRs generally powered by the manufacturers own make of rechargeable battery? This is an issue for me since I may well be without mains power for a full week or two's holiday. For my current camera, I can buy a couple of AAs anywhere.
4. Aperture priority or shutter-speed priority seem to be the main option but do these cameras allow the manual setting of both Aperture and Speed and then fix (or recommend) an ISO setting automatically?
Sorry if these are dopey or have been asked before but I can't find the answers and they all matter to me.
Steve