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Archive 2009Contax N Image Thread
p.6 #1Contax N Image Thread
Thanks again. No strong filter. I positioned most of the sun behind the one column there, cutting a good 75% of the light that would have come into the viewfinder.
Jan 16, 2010 at 03:59 AM
p.6 #2Contax N Image Thread
Is it true that N lenses match up much better with Kodak SLR/C as far as color wise?
Jan 19, 2010 at 09:45 AM
p.6 #3Contax N Image Thread
If this is lowly, mMontag, please show me some highly...
Jan 19, 2010 at 03:41 PM
p.6 #5Contax N Image Thread
Paul Yi wrote:
Is it true that N lenses match up much better with Kodak SLR/C as far as color wise?
Interesting question. Is that because the SLR/C has no AA filter? It'd be interesting seeing some sample pics of C/Y on SLR/C versus Canon, and of course N on SLR/C versus Canon (but I doubt there are any yet). SLR/C has a bit of a cult following in Korea.
Oh, and nice tree rat (squirrel). Perfect timing!
Is it true that N lenses match up much better with Kodak SLR/C as far as color wise?
Interesting question. Is that because the SLR/C has no AA filter? It'd be interesting seeing some sample pics of C/Y on SLR/C versus Canon, and of course N on SLR/C versus Canon (but I doubt there are any yet). SLR/C has a bit of a cult following in Korea.
Oh, and nice tree rat (squirrel). Perfect timing!
Jan 21, 2010 at 09:23 AM
p.6 #6Contax N Image Thread
Actually, someone in Korea told me that the Zeiss lenses go well with Kodak SLR/C...
I'd love to try it....I wonder how much it cost though....
I'd love to try it....I wonder how much it cost though....
Jan 21, 2010 at 10:21 AM
p.6 #7Contax N Image Thread
Paul that first shot of the swing is very 3D IMO
-Jim
-Jim
Jan 21, 2010 at 11:08 AM
p.6 #8Contax N Image Thread
Kodak SLR has no AA filter and a more vivid color fingerprint than canon/nikon.But is only 10 or 12 mp so I wouldn't think it could still compete resolution wise with the newer 21-24mp cameras.I think Paul,pdmphoto, used to own one and would know more.
Jan 21, 2010 at 11:24 AM
p.6 #9Contax N Image Thread
wayne seltzer wrote:
Kodak SLR has no AA filter and a more vivid color fingerprint than canon/nikon.But is only 10 or 12 mp so I wouldn't think it could still compete resolution wise with the newer 21-24mp cameras.I think Paul,pdmphoto, used to own one and would know more.
The Kodak SLR/c and SLR/n (I have an SLR/n) are 14 mp. At low ISO, it blows the 5D out of the water. Not sure how it compares to the 21mp Canons, but I would guess that it is not far off.
Kodak SLR has no AA filter and a more vivid color fingerprint than canon/nikon.But is only 10 or 12 mp so I wouldn't think it could still compete resolution wise with the newer 21-24mp cameras.I think Paul,pdmphoto, used to own one and would know more.
The Kodak SLR/c and SLR/n (I have an SLR/n) are 14 mp. At low ISO, it blows the 5D out of the water. Not sure how it compares to the 21mp Canons, but I would guess that it is not far off.
Jan 21, 2010 at 11:39 AM
p.6 #10Contax N Image Thread
I think 14MP is large enough....
Also, I don't normally shoot over ISO1600...
I think the Kodak can be my second camera....
.......only if I can find one....
Also, I don't normally shoot over ISO1600...
I think the Kodak can be my second camera....
.......only if I can find one....Jan 21, 2010 at 12:00 PM
p.6 #11Contax N Image Thread
Lotusm50 wrote:
The Kodak SLR/c and SLR/n (I have an SLR/n) are 14 mp. At low ISO, it blows the 5D out of the water. Not sure how it compares to the 21mp Canons, but I would guess that it is not far off.
Lotusm50,
Have you used your Sony A850 much yet? I would think that if you want a low iso high performing alternative to Canon and like Zeiss, you would be better off with a Sony A850/A900 instead of the old Kodak.
wayne seltzer wrote
Kodak SLR has no AA filter and a more vivid color fingerprint than canon/nikon.But is only 10 or 12 mp so I wouldn't think it could still compete resolution wise with the newer 21-24mp cameras.I think Paul,pdmphoto, used to own one and would know more.Lotusm50,
Have you used your Sony A850 much yet? I would think that if you want a low iso high performing alternative to Canon and like Zeiss, you would be better off with a Sony A850/A900 instead of the old Kodak.
Jan 21, 2010 at 12:21 PM
p.6 #12Contax N Image Thread
I wouldn't mind trying A850/A900 if my N lenses fit on those cameras...
Jan 21, 2010 at 12:23 PM
p.6 #13Contax N Image Thread
Paul Yi wrote:
I wouldn't mind trying A850/A900 if my N lenses fit on those cameras...
Nope, they won't but you can get their new cousins ZA16-35, ZA 24-70 and their excellent primes ZA 85 1.4, and ZA 135 1.8 all with AF which you now prefer.
I wouldn't mind trying A850/A900 if my N lenses fit on those cameras...
Nope, they won't but you can get their new cousins ZA16-35, ZA 24-70 and their excellent primes ZA 85 1.4, and ZA 135 1.8 all with AF which you now prefer.
Jan 21, 2010 at 12:35 PM
p.6 #14Contax N Image Thread
wayne seltzer wrote:
The Kodak SLR/c and SLR/n (I have an SLR/n) are 14 mp. At low ISO, it blows the 5D out of the water. Not sure how it compares to the 21mp Canons, but I would guess that it is not far off.Lotusm50,
Have you used your Sony A850 much yet? I would think that if you want a low iso high performing alternative to Canon and like Zeiss, you would be better off with a Sony A850/A900 instead of the old Kodak.
Perhaps. But I can't fit all my ZF lenses to the A850. And the A850 is still in it's box. I'm in the process of moving and it won't get out of its box until the move is finished in early February. By the way, moving sucks.
Lotusm50 wrote
wayne seltzer wrote
Kodak SLR has no AA filter and a more vivid color fingerprint than canon/nikon.But is only 10 or 12 mp so I wouldn't think it could still compete resolution wise with the newer 21-24mp cameras.I think Paul,pdmphoto, used to own one and would know more.Have you used your Sony A850 much yet? I would think that if you want a low iso high performing alternative to Canon and like Zeiss, you would be better off with a Sony A850/A900 instead of the old Kodak.
Perhaps. But I can't fit all my ZF lenses to the A850. And the A850 is still in it's box. I'm in the process of moving and it won't get out of its box until the move is finished in early February. By the way, moving sucks.
Jan 21, 2010 at 02:25 PM
p.6 #15Contax N Image Thread
Lotusm50 wrote:
By the way, moving sucks.
Yeah, it does! Good Luck!
By the way, moving sucks.
Yeah, it does! Good Luck!
Jan 21, 2010 at 02:45 PM
p.6 #16Contax N Image Thread
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pho/1558709775.html
"Canon AF Contax N1 camera with Zeiss 17-35, 24-85, 50, 70-200 - $4000 (santa clara)"
FYI (not mine, just happened to see this on CL)
"Canon AF Contax N1 camera with Zeiss 17-35, 24-85, 50, 70-200 - $4000 (santa clara)"
FYI (not mine, just happened to see this on CL)
Jan 21, 2010 at 03:13 PM
p.6 #17Contax N Image Thread
With the cost of Ebay/KEH non-converted lenses it's about $1,000.00 to 1,300.00 for the camera - maybe a little less counting hoods and filters. If you have the lenses converted - what do you do with the camera?
I'd love to have that 50 though! - really tough to find right now. Too bad there is not an 85 - I might be getting an a plane.
I'd love to have that 50 though! - really tough to find right now. Too bad there is not an 85 - I might be getting an a plane.
Jan 21, 2010 at 07:44 PM
p.6 #18Contax N Image Thread
Paul that first shot of the GW is awesome.Nice 3D look to it, and very sharp!
-Jim
-Jim
Jan 23, 2010 at 08:34 PM
p.6 #19Contax N Image Thread
Couple of shots from Contax N 24-85. Great colors, sharpness, some 3D effect, autofocus is silent and fast enough to lock on running baby, what's not to like? But I must say, manual Contax 3,4/35-70 is sharper than this one.
http://i068.radikal.ru/1001/c9/619480d9ab88.jpg
http://s006.radikal.ru/i213/1001/8a/b07c4bf7c490.jpg
http://i068.radikal.ru/1001/c9/619480d9ab88.jpg
http://s006.radikal.ru/i213/1001/8a/b07c4bf7c490.jpg
Jan 23, 2010 at 09:40 PM
p.6 #20Contax N Image Thread
Thank you....
I now only have 2 Canon lenses......
Soon I'll have 5 contax N lenses and 1 C/Y lens.... (100/2.0 ... my favorite).
Paul
Jim Schemel wrote:
Paul that first shot of the GW is awesome.Nice 3D look to it, and very sharp!
-Jim
I now only have 2 Canon lenses......
Soon I'll have 5 contax N lenses and 1 C/Y lens.... (100/2.0 ... my favorite).
Paul
Jim Schemel wrote:
Paul that first shot of the GW is awesome.Nice 3D look to it, and very sharp!
-Jim
Jan 23, 2010 at 09:55 PM