I use my Kodak SLR/c handheld quite often and get superb results. I think what you are talking about is high ISO use. At its base ISO of 160 an SLR/c is capable of all the resolution of a FF Canon, but handles whites better and has better color (not talking punchier). The ISO 6 you refer to belongs to the Kodak, not the 5D. The Kodaks ISO 6 long exposures have superior color, noise, and dynamic range to anything Canon can deliver.:
Thanks, Guy. I wish I had the funds to be shooting Leica instead of Zuiko
If I could find a good deal on a Leica 35/2 (latest version) it would be my first choice for a Leica lens, as it is a well used FL for me and one I've had problems filling with a Zuiko.
gogopix wrote:
I an considering getting used 14 with eos mount instead of the 5D
Are ther any thoughts?
The only FF Kodak with an EOS mount is the SLR/c, which is sometimes also referred to as the ProC. As a base ISO 160 (or lower) camera it produces excellent results with quality lenses. AFAIK it doesn't have any of the clearance issues with Leica (and other lenses) like the 5D does. In that respect it is similar to a 1Ds. It's not fastest, or most intuitive, camera on the market, but the results are worth it for me. The Kodak colors are great for my landscape/nature work.
My experience exactly. The Kodak is not a good high ISO performer but there are no problems I am aware of at 100 or 200. I took many high quality landscape images with this camera using the best of the Nikon lenses e.g. 17-35 2.8.
I am attaching an image which demonstrates the camera's capability. I have printed this image up to 22X34 with splendid results.
The Kodak cameras were lacking some of the professional features of the cameras that followed from Nikon such as the D2X and D200 but that is not say it is not a capable performer.
If anyone is interested there is a KODAK DCS PRO BACK available here in the uk for around £2000. (from teamwork)
Stick that on the back of your old hasselblad V camera and away you go!
Here are a few of my first shots with my latest addition to the bag...a 2X module for the larger head. I was quite concerned that I would find manual focus at 800mm and f5.6 difficult. You do need a sturdy base. But, I have to say that I am very pleased with the result.
As I was driving around looking for something to practice with, I spotted this pair of sandhill cranes at the back edge of a farmfield. As I looked through the viewfinder, I was pleasantly suprised to find that the crane family has a new arrival.
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