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Archive 2010Kodak SLR Image Thread
p.13 #2Kodak SLR Image Thread
Paul Yi wrote:
There are basically 4 models worth looking for...
Kodak SLR/c ... Full Frame camera with 12-13MP for Canon mount. Excellent for landscape.
Kodak DCS 560 ... 1.3 crop camera with 6 MP for Canon mount. Excellent for portraits.
Kodak SLR/n ... Full Frame camera with 12-13MP for Nikon mount. Excellent for landscape.
Kodak DCS 760 ... 1.3 crop camera with 6 MP for Nikon mount. Excellent for portraits.
Years ago I had the DCS 520. It was originally owned by the L.A. Times, and it looked like it. Really beat to hell, but still worked like a top. The tiny resolution aside, it was an excellent body. I still have a few shots in my catalog taken with it somewhere... If you never printer larger than 8x10 (and never planned on cropping), it would still be a workable body today. The DCS 560 was the one I really wanted though. I still use the heck out of my 10D when I want something smaller/lighter than my 1 series bodies...the 6MP raw files are a great size to work with for family/casual shooting. If I had a DCS 560, I'd be happy to use it to this day. Sold the 520 way back when, but still have one of the Gigantor memory cards with an LA Times property sticker on it...kind of a cool artifact.
There are basically 4 models worth looking for...
Kodak SLR/c ... Full Frame camera with 12-13MP for Canon mount. Excellent for landscape.
Kodak DCS 560 ... 1.3 crop camera with 6 MP for Canon mount. Excellent for portraits.
Kodak SLR/n ... Full Frame camera with 12-13MP for Nikon mount. Excellent for landscape.
Kodak DCS 760 ... 1.3 crop camera with 6 MP for Nikon mount. Excellent for portraits.
Years ago I had the DCS 520. It was originally owned by the L.A. Times, and it looked like it. Really beat to hell, but still worked like a top. The tiny resolution aside, it was an excellent body. I still have a few shots in my catalog taken with it somewhere... If you never printer larger than 8x10 (and never planned on cropping), it would still be a workable body today. The DCS 560 was the one I really wanted though. I still use the heck out of my 10D when I want something smaller/lighter than my 1 series bodies...the 6MP raw files are a great size to work with for family/casual shooting. If I had a DCS 560, I'd be happy to use it to this day. Sold the 520 way back when, but still have one of the Gigantor memory cards with an LA Times property sticker on it...kind of a cool artifact.
Jul 16, 2010 at 01:28 PM
p.13 #4Kodak SLR Image Thread
How does the Leica M8/9 with DMR compares with the Kodaks. The DMRs are using Kodak sensors, isn't it?
Jul 22, 2010 at 03:04 AM
p.13 #5Kodak SLR Image Thread
How does the Leica M8/9 with DMR compares with the Kodaks. The DMRs are using Kodak sensors, isn't it?
Jul 22, 2010 at 03:04 AM
p.13 #6Kodak SLR Image Thread
How does the Leica M8/9 with DMR compares with the Kodaks. The DMRs are using Kodak sensors, isn't it?
[edit] I meant R8/9 instead of M8/9. Sorry for the triple post. Don't know how it happened.
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[edit] I meant R8/9 instead of M8/9. Sorry for the triple post. Don't know how it happened.
Edited on Sep 09, 2010 at 12:21 AM · View previous versions
Jul 22, 2010 at 03:03 AM
p.13 #7Kodak SLR Image Thread
I'm using both Kodak SLR/c and DCS 560, as well as M8u....
I'm not a pro, and I'm still in a stage of fitting into RF camera....
But, my first impression, after using M8u, is that I prefer Kodak DSLR over M8....
Again, this may be due to my early stage of using M8.....
BTW, Mortyb, those shots from ZF100 are very nice.... It makes me want to buy the ZE100 ...
I'm not a pro, and I'm still in a stage of fitting into RF camera....
But, my first impression, after using M8u, is that I prefer Kodak DSLR over M8....
Again, this may be due to my early stage of using M8.....
BTW, Mortyb, those shots from ZF100 are very nice.... It makes me want to buy the ZE100 ...
Jul 22, 2010 at 07:25 AM
p.13 #8Kodak SLR Image Thread
Thanks! You'll love the ZE100 MP - just get it
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Samyang 85/1.4.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4819682716_3dd04f594e_b.jpg
You'll love the ZE100 MP - just get it ----
Samyang 85/1.4.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4819682716_3dd04f594e_b.jpg
Jul 22, 2010 at 05:20 PM
p.13 #9Kodak SLR Image Thread
Nice set Paul, this is near Bryant Park correct? I like the contrast seen in subject in #1
-Jim
-Jim
Sep 11, 2010 at 05:48 PM
p.13 #10Kodak SLR Image Thread
Thanks for keeping this thread alive. The Kodak is super-sweet at base ISO (160). Oly 35-80/2.8:
http://www.imaginenature.com/FL2D0348.jpg
http://www.imaginenature.com/FL2D0348.jpg
Sep 20, 2010 at 02:07 AM
p.13 #11Kodak SLR Image Thread
mortyb wrote:
Thanks! You'll love the ZE100 MP - just get it
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Samyang 85/1.4.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4819682716_3dd04f594e_b.jpg
Just saw this. The Samyang looks great on the SLR/c. The great color and contrast, and highlight headroom of the SLR/c makes a big difference.
Thanks!
You'll love the ZE100 MP - just get it ----
Samyang 85/1.4.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4819682716_3dd04f594e_b.jpg
Just saw this. The Samyang looks great on the SLR/c. The great color and contrast, and highlight headroom of the SLR/c makes a big difference.
Sep 20, 2010 at 02:13 AM
p.13 #12Kodak SLR Image Thread
pdmphoto wrote:
Thanks for keeping this thread alive. The Kodak is super-sweet at base ISO (160). Oly 35-80/2.8:
http://www.imaginenature.com/FL2D0348.jpg
A very very nice photo!
Thanks for keeping this thread alive. The Kodak is super-sweet at base ISO (160). Oly 35-80/2.8:
http://www.imaginenature.com/FL2D0348.jpg
A very very nice photo!
Sep 20, 2010 at 02:25 AM
p.13 #14Kodak SLR Image Thread
Anden wrote:
A very very nice photo!
+1. Great shot!
A very very nice photo!
+1. Great shot!
Sep 20, 2010 at 03:25 AM
p.13 #15Kodak SLR Image Thread
pdmphoto wrote:
Just saw this. The Samyang looks great on the SLR/c. The great color and contrast, and highlight headroom of the SLR/c makes a big difference.
Thanks - yes there's just something "pure" about the output from the Kodak. It's a classic IMO.
Just saw this. The Samyang looks great on the SLR/c. The great color and contrast, and highlight headroom of the SLR/c makes a big difference.
Thanks - yes there's just something "pure" about the output from the Kodak. It's a classic IMO.
Sep 20, 2010 at 03:29 AM
p.13 #16Kodak SLR Image Thread
mortyb wrote:
Thanks - yes there's just something "pure" about the output from the Kodak. It's a classic IMO.
+1
pdmphoto wrote
Just saw this. The Samyang looks great on the SLR/c. The great color and contrast, and highlight headroom of the SLR/c makes a big difference.+1
Sep 20, 2010 at 03:32 AM
p.13 #17Kodak SLR Image Thread
Just for all info, after 3 months and $505 later, I have my SLR/c repaired by Midwest. Expensive affair but let's see if it is worth the effort....
[edit] checked my bills and have been charged this amount, including repair, parts and shipping.
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[edit] checked my bills and have been charged this amount, including repair, parts and shipping.
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Sep 20, 2010 at 04:07 AM
p.13 #18Kodak SLR Image Thread
Man: Thanks for the info. Helpful to know the estimate.
Sep 20, 2010 at 04:14 AM
p.13 #19Kodak SLR Image Thread
ManWearPants wrote:
Just for all info, after 3 months and $505 later, I have my SLR/c repaired by Midwest. Expensive affair but let's see if it is worth the effort....
[edit] checked my bills and have been charged this amount, including repair, parts and shipping.
What was the major problem with the camera?
I just want to know for my future reference...
Just for all info, after 3 months and $505 later, I have my SLR/c repaired by Midwest. Expensive affair but let's see if it is worth the effort....
[edit] checked my bills and have been charged this amount, including repair, parts and shipping.
What was the major problem with the camera?
I just want to know for my future reference...
Sep 20, 2010 at 11:58 AM
p.13 #20Kodak SLR Image Thread
Paul Yi wrote:
[edit] checked my bills and have been charged this amount, including repair, parts and shipping.What was the major problem with the camera?
I just want to know for my future reference...
Mine has got 2 problems which I think should be inexpensive to repair if there are readily available parts but alas...
1) the silicon holding the sensor in place harden and broked off. This probably can DIY a solution but I sent it in as couldn't find someone who could fabricate the below flex cable.
2) the flex cable connecting the LCD PCB to the processor/memory PCB is damaged. This flex cable is folded and needs to be extended when you try to take apart the camera. I suspect the previous owner has been careless in doing so.
ManWearPants wrote
Just for all info, after 3 months and $505 later, I have my SLR/c repaired by Midwest. Expensive affair but let's see if it is worth the effort....[edit] checked my bills and have been charged this amount, including repair, parts and shipping.
I just want to know for my future reference...
Mine has got 2 problems which I think should be inexpensive to repair if there are readily available parts but alas...
1) the silicon holding the sensor in place harden and broked off. This probably can DIY a solution but I sent it in as couldn't find someone who could fabricate the below flex cable.
2) the flex cable connecting the LCD PCB to the processor/memory PCB is damaged. This flex cable is folded and needs to be extended when you try to take apart the camera. I suspect the previous owner has been careless in doing so.
Sep 20, 2010 at 02:39 PM