david carver

<p>I am purchasing the D800 and am considering if I could use it to digitize my large slide collection. I have an Epson 700 but have been unhappy with the quality and time that it takes to do the scans. I located some plans for a DIY slide copier for an SLR and a macro lens. Does anyone have any idea what the quality would be like?</p>

<p>Thanks<br>

David</p>

<p>I agree with John. Why pay top dollar for yesterday's technology. If you can wait 6 months I would wait. If you can't, then overpay for the D300s. It is a secret becasue Nikon wants to unload old stock. It is a fact of business. Another option is to wait and get a good deal on a D300s.</p>

<p>Does anyone have one yet? I am looking for a review.</p>

<p>Send it to BWC Photo Imaging in Dallas www.bwc.net/. They do excellent work.</p>

<p>I agree with William. I thought that Marcus's response was sarcastic. I am tired of sarcastic answers. Why answer at all if you can't be nice? If we were all face to face I bet that Marcus would not have been so sarcastic and a bit passive agressive. Please be aware that just because people can't see you doesn't mean that you can say anything that comes to your mind. <br>

Thanks</p>

 

<p>Why not try 2 or 3 different films and decide yourself. Its not like you are going to hurt yourself by trying new films. </p>

<p>Andy, it was all in good fun, good shooting.</p>

<p>Of course there are a lot of replies. We are all addicted to photo forums, including Andy, who told the poster to get out and shoot rather than write about it. Andy needs to take his own advice.</p>

<p>I had both and love the Mamiya 7.</p>

<p>It is obvious, anti-shake lenses have made the tripod obsolete. I didn't know people still used them. Ken Rockwell explains it very well. </p>

<p>Edward, I didn't suggest anti-shake with a tripod. Also, I guess the results vs a tripod depend on the shutter speed. The results in my tests show that above at and above 125th the differences do not exist between using anti-shake and a tripod. Plus not using a tripod is so much more fun. In all honesty I usually saw very little diff at 1/60th. According to my tests.</p>

<p>The conclusion that I have reached is that DSLR's with anti-shake lenses are superior to MF film and digital cameras for most shooters since the majority of people don't use tripods. :)</p>

<p>JDM, why so sarcastic? You must have a lot of time on your hands to research what questions a person asked before. Does your response make you feel better? I don't get it. GET A LIFE. I've already wasted enough time on your post.</p>

<p>My feelings are that the 17-40mm is not in the same league as the 24-105mm. Of course if you need 17-24mm then it does not matter. I was never happy with the 17-40mm in terms of sharpness. The 24-105mm is awesome! That is my 2 centt or IMHO or YMMV or any other acronym that you want to interject.</p>

<p>"Having said that, the Mamiya 7 lenses are superb and it's probably the closest you can get to large format quality in a 120 system. But again, even a cheap old 4x5 lens can beat a great 6x7 lens due to the large film area (assuming both formats are scanned on the same scanner, of course!)"</p>

<p>I agree Noah but the difference in ease of use between the Mamiya and the 4x5 is like night and day. I tried 4x5 and it was very painful for me. It was not fun. My Mamiya 7 is almost as easy as my 5D II. For B&W the "7" is so much better than the 5D, but that is off the subject.<br>

BTW, I use a V700 and am very happy with the results. The largest prints I make are the max on the Epson R2880. I figure that I can have a drum scan made if I need larger.</p>

 

<p>thanks guys, i spoke to ed hamrick and he said that the options was there.</p>

<p>Can someone tell me if you can use the Input/Fine Mode with a Nikon 8000 ED. The documentation only states that it is an option with the 5000 and 9000. I am having horrid banding issues.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>"Posting a picture you like and saying why plus one you don't plus reason is a minimum."</p>

<p>Pete, is this some type of code??? Really, I think I know what you are saying but I have come to the conclusion that I am sticking to the 5D and giving up on Black and White film. Way too much effort for the results. Sometimes the easy way is the best way.<br>

Thanks everyone for your input.</p>

<p>Guys, I have another M6 that I want to like using. I also have a Canon 5D II. How do you shoot available light pics with the M6? I want to use B&W film. I don't know if I'm spoiled but the 5D is just so much easier and better than the pics from the M6. This is not a slam against the Leica. I want some suggestions on how you use the Leica for indoor shots without a flash. I have a f/2.8 lens. BTW, I do my own B&W processing at home.</p>

<p>buy a m6</p>

<p>Take the 50mm. Be Different</p>

<p>I used Nikon for years but switched because of the Mark II. The other benefit is the super sharp 24-105mm. I love that lens. Other than that I really don't see much of a difference. I guess I could have waited for a Nikon version of the Mark II. I really prefer the build and ergonomics of Nikon.</p>

<p>I have the zeiss and I love it. Sharp, contrasty, perfect. I do not have a Leica lens to compare with but I am very happy.</p>

<p>Peter J, please lighten up. </p>

<p>I am replacing the light seals on a Pentax 67. Does anyone know how to remove the rear door from the camera? </p>

<p>Thanks<br>

David</p>