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p.2 #1 · Kodak 14mp dslr

The photodest is reviewed very well among its users...
I do understand many of the camera's short comings, but its final output, when used carefully, outweighs them IMHO.....at least from the pictures I've seen on several websites.

Well... I'll find out for sure first hand soon enough ...

Apr 15, 2010 at 01:52 PM

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Yakim Peled wrote:
Paul, have you seen DPR's test? While colours are vivid, there's a really bad CA/Colour shift.

Is that CA? or color moire introduced by the lack of an AA filter?

Apr 15, 2010 at 01:54 PM

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p.2 #3 · Kodak 14mp dslr

Yakim Peled wrote:
Also, if you shoot RAW, which SW can read its files?

There is the Kodak software, the latest version of which (arriving well after the camera's discontinuation) is pretty good.

Beyond that, Adobe Camera Raw (and I assume Lightroom) also can read and process the files and it also does a pretty good job.

I'm sure there are others, I've just never looked beyond these 2 options.

Apr 15, 2010 at 03:37 PM

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p.2 #4 · Kodak 14mp dslr

Chococat wrote:--if I picked one up used, it would be a cheaper way of using Nikon lenses in native mount on full frame--

Why not just use a Nikon adapter to use the Nikon glass on EOS bodies

That's the cheapest and easiest solution...

Not sure why it wasn't mentioned before

Apr 15, 2010 at 04:46 PM

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p.2 #5 · Kodak 14mp dslr

Wow, this camera is hard to find. I've been looking for the SLR/n all over and no one has one for sale. Dang

Edit: eBay must have been on crack. I just did another search and found 2. What's the current market price for this body?

Apr 15, 2010 at 05:38 PM

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p.2 #6 · Kodak 14mp dslr

SLR/c is harder to find.
SLR/n is pretty easy....

There are some on eBay right now....

http://photography.shop.ebay.com/Digital-Cameras-/31388/i.html?_nkw=kodak+slr&_catref=1&_fln=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282

Apr 15, 2010 at 05:49 PM

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p.2 #7 · Kodak 14mp dslr

Does it worry you that it may be hard to have this camera repaired or find parts? I am sure you will make it shine - just like your lenses!!

Apr 15, 2010 at 05:56 PM

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p.2 #8 · Kodak 14mp dslr

If I can't fix it here in US, I know a place in Korea who can fix it....

Apr 15, 2010 at 06:13 PM

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p.2 #9 · Kodak 14mp dslr

since it sounds as if you already have canon glass, why not get an slrC? if you wish to use nikon optics as well, get an adapter.

Caveats: nikon-kodaks come in two versions the later one,14n, is very much better . I havent used the nikon version, but search the dpi forums for info.

The canon mount version is grafted on to the substandard sigma body, but at 160 ASA the sensor is superb, due to its lack of the softening anti-alias filter. yes it takes time to store files, but has the capacity to digest the results of shooting 3 shots +- 1 stop each in rapid sequece to do HDR. The battery is not particularly long lived if you leave it in the camera, but just pull it out once you have finished for the day, and the camera cannot drain it ion order to find out what time it is etc..

Jpeg is not worthwhile. the raw format can be read by adobe ps. the kodak "photodesk" software is less versatile but in some ways more convenient.

Unfortunately kodak does not stand by its products and have abandoned the camera and the software. Win-XP and Vista can handle kodaks software, but there are problems with win 7. linux \gimp can also handle the raw files.

p.

Apr 15, 2010 at 08:09 PM

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p.2 #10 · Kodak 14mp dslr

Oh my.... I just changed my computer to Win 7 .....
Does it mean that the Photodesk will not run properly?

Apr 15, 2010 at 08:20 PM

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p.2 #11 · Kodak 14mp dslr

Paul Yi wrote:
If I can't fix it here in US, I know a place in Korea who can fix it....

Lucky you!

The pro photog that I know really loved his and was dissapointed when they were drooped.

Apr 15, 2010 at 08:21 PM

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p.2 #12 · Kodak 14mp dslr

I was supposed to get it today, and it didn't come.
When I tracked the package, the Fedex says that my office was closed...
How in the world an office with 20 people working can be closed on a weekday...

Anyway, I'll wait one more day...

Here is a link where this person informally shares his experience with the camera.
I like his sample pictures....

http://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2.php?id=user_review&page=1&divpage=4&ss=on&keyword=kodak&select_arrange=headnum&desc=asc&no=29908

Apr 15, 2010 at 09:22 PM

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p.2 #13 · Kodak 14mp dslr

I had one of these in 2005. Bought it and returned it within a week. A piece of ?***. I learned my lesson.

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Apr 16, 2010 at 12:53 AM

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p.2 #14 · Kodak 14mp dslr

rachp wrote:
Does it worry you that it may be hard to have this camera repaired or find parts? I am sure you will make it shine - just like your lenses!!

I'm getting my SLR/n repaired at the moment. Parts are available, no problem. Also many parts come straight from the Nikon N80 which can be had dirt cheap.

BTW, the repair is not do to any weaknesses in the camera design or build, just my stupidity. :-(

Apr 16, 2010 at 01:09 AM

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p.2 #15 · Kodak 14mp dslr

Yakim Peled wrote:
Paul Yi wrote:
This will be my daytime camera ... Which I take normally anyway...
I bought it mainly because of its color output.... Just amazing.

And, I'm really bad with PS......

Paul, have you seen DPR's test? While colours are vivid, there's a really bad CA/Colour shift.

Also, if you shoot RAW, which SW can read its files?

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

That's due to the lens, not the sensor. The CA is caused by the lens. The AA filter on other DSLR's mask it. The color shift issue is also lens related. My good lenses don't have any color shift on the SLR/c. All this hyperbola is what brought the excellent Kodak's down. Put a top quality lens on one and you will be amazed what 14MP can deliver.

Apr 17, 2010 at 10:38 AM

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p.2 #16 · Kodak 14mp dslr

I was wondering how much the lens / sensor combination came in to play on this.

I've always seen superb imagery from online shooters ... which goes against the testing. I'm quite certain Paul will 'bring the goods' and then we'll really know. With his collection of excellent glass ... there will be little doubt by the time he puts it through its paces.

Anybody with thoughts about the Kodak vs 1Ds ??

Apr 17, 2010 at 02:02 PM

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p.2 #17 · Kodak 14mp dslr

RustyBug wrote:
Anybody with thoughts about the Kodak vs 1Ds ??

If we are talking about the original 1Ds, the Kodak provides significantly better IQ/detail. The Canon is of course a faster, more robust body, and may provide a little better high ISO performance (ISO 800 and higher).

If we are talking about the 1Ds mkll, the the IQ/detail advantage is smaller, the higher ISO performance gap larger.

Apr 17, 2010 at 02:28 PM

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p.2 #18 · Kodak 14mp dslr

Lotusm50 ... thanks. I was thinking original 1Ds, but the info regarding both is helpful as well.

Apr 17, 2010 at 03:29 PM

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p.2 #19 · Kodak 14mp dslr

I just sold a Cambo Ultima 35 bellows and block kit for Kodak SLR/14n body, and another one sold recently for a substantial price on Fleabay. There must still be a reasonably strong demand for these bodies, given that the Cambo U35 stuff is pretty niche.

Apr 17, 2010 at 06:42 PM

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p.2 #20 · Kodak 14mp dslr

Is it true the SLR/n won't meter with AI and AIS glass?

Apr 17, 2010 at 08:10 PM

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