Nikon vs. Canon features for Birger mount use

[Emanuel A.]

This is not a thread on quality glass. Only in order to figure out the differences regarding a manual aperture control (available from Nikon) over a electronic controled one (Canon).

However, there's also DSLR with electronic control over the exposure (focus too?) @Nikon side, right?

I'm sorry guys but I'm just used to shoot with my F3 since my old filmshool times when I bought my beloved camera with my student savings then. And beyond my full manual Praktica (it seems my Nikon F3 was labeled then as semi-automatic :)), this has been my only experience with still photography. No DSLR at all, only film. So, I have no idea about what you've been talking about. Well, in my case, I'd say practical idea so far... ;-)

[Jaime Vallés]

Yeah, I'm going with the still lenses and a Birger mount. I'll be relying exclusively on tests by others here to determine if I should pick the Nikon or Canon mounts. I have no lenses yet, and I have no brand preference. Whichever mount is most effective at controlling focus and exposure, and has the least expensive decent quality lenses available is the one I'm going for.

The mount is, what? $1400? Add a few DSLR primes and bring the total up to $3000 for a complete lens set and electronic follow focus. Sounds good to me!

[Emanuel A.]

Electronic follow focus sounds good. But zoom and aperture as well. So, can Canon have any advantage over Nikon here?

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[Poi Boy]

Keep in mind that as far as the newer auto lenses for nikon or canon you have to spend some money to get the good ones unless you can find them used. Most of the 2.8 glass is in the $700 to $1700 range. I have all the great old manual nikon primes and had planned to use them but now I'm not sure. I won't decide till the last minute depending on how the ease of mount change is cleared up. I wish the Red team would shed some light on this.
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[jaadgy akanni]

I'm definitely getting the Birger Nikon mount but I'm keeping all my manual Nikon lenses for use with a regular all-manual Nikon mount, which I presume is what the RED store is offering. In fact, I'm still purchasing manual Nikkor primes and zooms every chance I get.