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p.20 #1Kodak SLR Image Thread
"I was surprised to learn that the SLR/n will not meter with non-AF Nikon lenses, but it does have the focus confirmation light."
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Feb 07, 2011 at 11:40 AM
p.20 #2Kodak SLR Image Thread
mortyb wrote:
"I was surprised to learn that the SLR/n will not meter with non-AF Nikon lenses, but it does have the focus confirmation light."
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That is correct...
I also have Kodak DCS 760.... which is 1.3x crop camera for Nikon Mount,
I believe, it meters with AIS lenses.... though not 100% sure.
I personally think it's a better body than SLR/n .... definitely better built (
)....
I sent it in to clean the sensor...
"I was surprised to learn that the SLR/n will not meter with non-AF Nikon lenses, but it does have the focus confirmation light."
http://photo.net/digital-camera-forum/00Vc8m
That is correct...
I also have Kodak DCS 760.... which is 1.3x crop camera for Nikon Mount,
I believe, it meters with AIS lenses.... though not 100% sure.
I personally think it's a better body than SLR/n .... definitely better built (
)....I sent it in to clean the sensor...
Feb 07, 2011 at 11:50 AM
p.20 #3Kodak SLR Image Thread
Hmmm ... focus confirmation vs. metering ... hmmm ??
Might have to chew on that one a bit.
I'm mostly focused on alt usage ... but to help tip the scales, how is the AF performance in the SLR/c vs. SLR/n ?
Might have to chew on that one a bit.
I'm mostly focused on alt usage ... but to help tip the scales, how is the AF performance in the SLR/c vs. SLR/n ?
Feb 07, 2011 at 11:55 AM
p.20 #4Kodak SLR Image Thread
Those last two are awesome. 
AF is excellent with the 70-200 f4 IS. Fast and super precise.
AF is excellent with the 70-200 f4 IS. Fast and super precise.
Feb 07, 2011 at 12:05 PM
p.20 #5Kodak SLR Image Thread
AF performance of both cameras in question are no way near 1D MkII .....
So, no BIF shots.... unless you're a real pro...
For portraits and landscapes, which these cameras were intended for, the AF is very adequate.
So, no BIF shots.... unless you're a real pro...
For portraits and landscapes, which these cameras were intended for, the AF is very adequate.
Feb 07, 2011 at 01:13 PM
p.20 #6Kodak SLR Image Thread
Paul, you are all over the place in this forum. Is there something you have not tried?
Feb 08, 2011 at 11:10 AM
p.20 #8Kodak SLR Image Thread
this thread makes me think bad things about money and spending...
nice stuff around here.
nice stuff around here.
Feb 08, 2011 at 10:02 PM
p.20 #9Kodak SLR Image Thread
Kodak DSLRs are very affordable, especially comparing to when they were first introduced.....
Feb 09, 2011 at 04:47 PM
p.20 #10Kodak SLR Image Thread
Some interesting reading ... http://www.nikonweb.com/files/DCS_Story.pdf
"Also announced in 2004, the Pro 14n and SLR/n could be upgraded by Kodak with the Pocket Wizard transceiver for versatile wireless camera and strobe triggering."
Does anyone know anything about this ... like where or if it can still be done? I'm probably headed twoard the SLR/n version.
"Also announced in 2004, the Pro 14n and SLR/n could be upgraded by Kodak with the Pocket Wizard transceiver for versatile wireless camera and strobe triggering."
Does anyone know anything about this ... like where or if it can still be done? I'm probably headed twoard the SLR/n version.
Feb 11, 2011 at 10:46 AM
p.20 #11Kodak SLR Image Thread
Paul Yi wrote:
Kodak DSLRs are very affordable, especially comparing to when they were first introduced.....
Paul, i want to use my Nikon lenses and (some m42 lenses that i use on my D700) to use on SLR/n is that possible? Which Kodak SLR/n do you advise and why? I mostly capture landscapes and portraits, by the way will i be able to use my ZF lenses on SLR/n?
Kodak DSLRs are very affordable, especially comparing to when they were first introduced.....
Paul, i want to use my Nikon lenses and (some m42 lenses that i use on my D700) to use on SLR/n is that possible? Which Kodak SLR/n do you advise and why? I mostly capture landscapes and portraits, by the way will i be able to use my ZF lenses on SLR/n?
Feb 14, 2011 at 12:07 PM
p.20 #12Kodak SLR Image Thread
There are few Nikon mount Kodak DSLR for Nikon mount.
1) DCS 760 ... 1.3x crop camera.... some prefer the colors from this over others....
2) DCS 14N (x) ... There are two version of 14N...14N and 14NX ... 14Nx has same buffering rate as SLR/n, if I'm not making mistake. Some people call this wild horse, because it takes time to learn the camera.
3) SLR/n ... probably more forgiving than 14N (I've never used 14N)... It's a newer version than 14N.
As far as using lenses that you've mentioned, there shouldn't be any problem.
Please note, however, that the manual focus lenses will not have AV-mode on SLR/n.....
You will have to put the camera on Manual and do everything manually....
1) DCS 760 ... 1.3x crop camera.... some prefer the colors from this over others....
2) DCS 14N (x) ... There are two version of 14N...14N and 14NX ... 14Nx has same buffering rate as SLR/n, if I'm not making mistake. Some people call this wild horse, because it takes time to learn the camera.
3) SLR/n ... probably more forgiving than 14N (I've never used 14N)... It's a newer version than 14N.
As far as using lenses that you've mentioned, there shouldn't be any problem.
Please note, however, that the manual focus lenses will not have AV-mode on SLR/n.....
You will have to put the camera on Manual and do everything manually....
Feb 14, 2011 at 12:30 PM
p.20 #13Kodak SLR Image Thread
@Paul: I've mentioned this before, but in this series of shots (nice btw) it's really obvious to me that your SLR/c has a problem with color shift. They all have a cyan/green cast at the edges and magenta in the middle. Most noticeable on #2.
I don't want to criticize the technical quality of your shots, but I wonder if something is wrong with your SLR/c, or if it's general trait of that camera. In most other shots that you posted (without snow) it wasn't that obvious or not detectable.
I don't want to criticize the technical quality of your shots, but I wonder if something is wrong with your SLR/c, or if it's general trait of that camera. In most other shots that you posted (without snow) it wasn't that obvious or not detectable.
Feb 14, 2011 at 01:03 PM
p.20 #14Kodak SLR Image Thread
Paul thank you very much for the information, one more question if you don't mind, you have some great lenses and beautiful photos but to me it seems that you do the same processing applied all of your shots, your subjects looks like well isolated from the oof area, besides the lenses characteristics do you apply a additional sharpening?
Feb 14, 2011 at 01:23 PM
p.20 #15Kodak SLR Image Thread
Paul #1 is very nice.What lens did you use and what aperture setting.I think in the above shot we are just seeing some vignetting on the edges
-Jim
-Jim
Feb 14, 2011 at 01:52 PM
p.20 #16Kodak SLR Image Thread
Hey, there....
The lens used was 200/2.0L IS ....
The lens used was 200/2.0L IS ....
Feb 14, 2011 at 01:55 PM
p.20 #17Kodak SLR Image Thread
Paul Yi wrote:
I am not a pro, and I actually don't fully understand what you are describing.
Was that for my question Paul?
I am not a pro, and I actually don't fully understand what you are describing.
Was that for my question Paul?
Feb 14, 2011 at 02:20 PM
p.20 #18Kodak SLR Image Thread
Uzay wrote:
Was that for my question Paul?
No, that was for AhamB ....
As far as your question is concerned, I don't know much post processing....
I only convert the Raw file with Photodesk, and resize them in Photoshop.
Kodak DSLRs are usually known for their colors, details....
The subject separation is due to the lenses being used....
Paul Yi wrote
I am not a pro, and I actually don't fully understand what you are describing.No, that was for AhamB ....
As far as your question is concerned, I don't know much post processing....
I only convert the Raw file with Photodesk, and resize them in Photoshop.
Kodak DSLRs are usually known for their colors, details....
The subject separation is due to the lenses being used....
Feb 14, 2011 at 02:28 PM
p.20 #19Kodak SLR Image Thread
Paul Yi wrote:
I am not a pro, and I actually don't fully understand what you are describing.
Comparing the hue of the sky in the centre and the edges, it looks more neutral (but with magenta cast) to me in the centre and seems to have a greenish color cast at the edges. I don't believe it has anything to do with your processing.
In the shot with the kite surfer, look at the hue of the snow (and the white car) at the left edge: it's greenish. The rest of the frame is mostly neutral.
If you don't see it and are not bothered by it it's all good. Maybe I see it more strongly because I have a wide gamut monitor...
I would never use the Auto Color/Tone functions in Photoshop, by the way. White balance should be chosen in a RAW developer.
I am not a pro, and I actually don't fully understand what you are describing.
Comparing the hue of the sky in the centre and the edges, it looks more neutral (but with magenta cast) to me in the centre and seems to have a greenish color cast at the edges. I don't believe it has anything to do with your processing.
In the shot with the kite surfer, look at the hue of the snow (and the white car) at the left edge: it's greenish. The rest of the frame is mostly neutral.
If you don't see it and are not bothered by it it's all good. Maybe I see it more strongly because I have a wide gamut monitor...
I would never use the Auto Color/Tone functions in Photoshop, by the way. White balance should be chosen in a RAW developer.
Feb 14, 2011 at 02:45 PM
p.20 #20Kodak SLR Image Thread
I really need to learn a better way to get the correct white balance when taking pictures.... 
I don't want to spend hours on post process to correct each of them...
Thanks for your input....
I don't want to spend hours on post process to correct each of them...
Thanks for your input....
Feb 14, 2011 at 03:21 PM