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Skyrocket Away · Jul 3, 2008, 04:47 PM

Heyy. I have a Fujifinepix s700 camera and I was wondering if it was possible for me to use any other types of attachment lenses on it. Like from canon or something. Because I can't find any types of lenses for my camera. I'm looking for something like a canon EF 75-300mm. Please help!

Credendovidis · Jul 3, 2008, 05:19 PM

You better have a look at the following link : DCRP Review: Fuji FinePix S700

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Skyrocket Away · Jul 5, 2008, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by Credendovidis

You better have a look at the following link : DCRP Review: Fuji FinePix S700

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Thanks. But this doesn't really answer my question.

jcdill · Jul 7, 2008, 05:12 PM

Sorry, this camera model is not designed for different lenses. The lens is "built in" - there is no procedure to remove it and put a different lens on the camera body.

In order to use different lenses you need a different camera body model. Since you are looking at the Canon 75-300 lens, consider the Canon camera bodies. You can get a used or refurbished older Canon body for a very reasonable price as everyone is always trying to move up to the newest bodies and selling their old bodies on eBay and Craigslist. Just beware of deals that look "too good to be true" because they are usually scams!

Skyrocket Away · Jul 8, 2008, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by jcdill

Sorry, this camera model is not designed for different lenses. The lens is "built in" - there is no procedure to remove it and put a different lens on the camera body.

In order to use different lenses you need a different camera body model. Since you are looking at the Canon 75-300 lens, consider the Canon camera bodies. You can get a used or refurbished older Canon body for a very reasonable price as everyone is always trying to move up to the newest bodies and selling their old bodies on eBay and Craigslist. Just beware of deals that look "too good to be true" because they are usually scams!

Ughhhhh. What bull. I can't afford a new camera. I just got this one not too long ago. ಠ_ಠ

jcdill · Jul 24, 2008, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by Skyrocket Away

Ughhhhh. What bull. I can't afford a new camera. I just got this one not too long ago. ಠ_ಠ

I don't understand why you say "what bull" - it is what it is. The suggestion I gave you is the lowest cost way to get a camera that can accommodate different lenses.

Unfortunately, if you can't afford to buy a used or refurbished older Canon camera, you can't afford this type of photography. The lens you are looking at (the 75-300) is not a very good lens. I bought one when I bought my 300D but I quickly upgraded to the f2.8 70-200 zoom instead. It was 10x the cost, ($1500 used vs $150 used) but it is a MUCH better lens. Remember, your images will never be any better than the glass (lens) used to gather the light and send it to the camera. There's a reason good lenses are expensive - making crappy lenses is cheap and easy, making good lenses is a much more difficult (and expensive) process. If you want good images, you are going to have to spend some money.

My advice - buy an older used DSLR such as the 300D, and then save your money for good lenses. Once you have good lenses, then save your money to upgrade the camera body. The 5D is a VERY nice camera, and in a year (when the 6D etc have been released) you will be able to buy a used or refurb 5D for a great price. I don't know where you are located, but here's a CL ad for a Canon Rebel and lens for $200:

Canon Digital Rebel + 18-55 kit len

Being CL - the seller would probably take a bit less for it. Then you can sell your current camera on CL.

No matter what, it will all take some money - there is no cheap way to buy good camera gear.

Good luck,

jc