r._j. Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I would like to hear opinions, good and bad, on the Kodak DCS Pro SLR/c Digital Camera. It seems to be getting overlooked, despite some impressive specs. Is it comparable with the 1d-mark 2 or perhaps closer to the 1Ds-mark 2? Pricewise (in New York) it seems to match the 1d mark 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_d1 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Noise at high ISO setting and slow response in real world performance rendered the Kodak the "Unrecommendable" status by one reputable reviewer. I forgot the source, though. It was a comparison between the 1D2 and the DCS. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil vaughan - yorkshire u Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 It's direct competition would have been the 1ds, however the Kodak's 'slow to do everything' specs make it only suitable for the kind of shots medium format gear is used for. If you need the resolution and can live with the responsiveness, then it's good value. Personally I'd rather have the Canon, which is just a nicer camera. The 1d MkII is a different beast entirely, aimed at PJ's but now sporting a higher resolution than they're used to. The 1ds MkII is a massive improvement over the Kodak, but then it costs so much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jespdj Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 The DCS Pro SLR/c is a direct competitor to the Canon EOS 1Ds. It's a camera for high resolution photography in a studio, for example. The 1Ds Mark II is a superfast camera for (sports) journalists. <p>Have a look at <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/kodakslrc/">dpreview's review of the Kodak DCS Pro SLR/c</a>, for example. <p>The main problem seems to be that it is very slow: slow startup time, very slow with writing images to the memory card, slow with reviewing images. The EOS 1Ds is more expensive, but better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_turner Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Jesper is joshing- I am sure he means the "1d mkII" is aimed for those users for whom speed is paramount. The 1ds mkII is no slouch, but certainly the PJ/Sportshooters craving ultimate speed select the 1d/2. rt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
httpwww.photpiaimaging. Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 The Kodak DCS and the Canon 1Ds (mk1 & 2) are both primarily aimed at studio photographers. In that respect they both perform well however the 1ds has the edge when it comes to image quality and noise. In general speed is not an issue in the studio so the DCS is not disadvantaged in this setting. However .... Although the studio is the natural environment for these cameras it is inevitable that given the high investment required for these systems, they will also be used on location, particularly for wedding and event photography and this is where the DCS falls miserably behind. Note I have not said sport, photojournalism or nature photography here as neither of these cameras were designed for this type of work. There are a number of reasons why the 1d cameras are better design for this type of work not only speed but also iso noise and sensor size. For this type of photography a smaller sensor with the crop factor has some advatages. So in summary In a studio under controlled conditions the DCS and 1DS are both comparable. If you need to use the camera outside the studio then the 1DS has the edge. For sports/action photography then the 1d is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitmstr Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 The Canon 1Ds MKII blows the Kodak out of the sky, it's not even close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent_j_m Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 And it only costs a heck of a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
httpwww.photpiaimaging. Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Giampiero Scuderi You say this with such authority I am glad that you have been fortunate enough to receive one so you can carry out detailed testing and be able to offer everyone the benefit of your first hand knowledge. Or are you just repeating hype you read elsewhere. From what I have read and seen so far in a comparable controlled studio setting yes the 1ds mk2 is better but the mk1 and DCS are certainly up to the job and if you have budget constraints certainly the DCS is worth looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_austin Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Uh-oh, someone's a little touchy / testy ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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