Dick Roadknight wrote: "The DCS may be some use for interiors and exteriors when you can get away without movements, and with the Nikon shift and tilt lenses."
The DCS is ideal for interiors - mainly because of the very high resolution, colour accuracy and large files plus the unique (I believe) LONGER exposure feature that gives noise free images up to 60 seconds using an ISO range of 6 - 50. Details of this feature and how it works are on the Kodak web site. Nikon PC lenses can be problematical because of the body shape interfering with the adjustment knob. However many get around this by taking around 1mm off the circumference of the knob. You can use a thin stepping ring on the 85mm or use a direct no hassle fit Schneider pc lens. "I think the DCS is a good cost effective replacement for a 35mm film camera for amateurs, journalists, wildlife photographers, weddings, fashion etc., but I could not imagine an FBIPP using one for architecture - what do you intend to use it for?" The DCS is for far higher end uses than Dick thinks. It should be equated at least on a par with 400 iso 120 film and more like getting on for 160! DSLRs are the reason why Kodak have pulled away from the MF back market. Yes there are differences but many photographers now realise that there is now not �7000 difference! As I usually only use equipment from the established European manufacturers, I would feel I would have to cover up the word "Kodak" with some electrician's insulating tape." May I say I have never read such snobberry before! If the kit does the job why knock the name? I guess that dispite winning many accolades and coming top of tests such an attitude would mean that no one would buy a Skoda Fabia for instance? And since when has a bit of insulating tape been more reassurring to a client than the biggest and most trusted name in imaging? Martin =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
