Professional SLR Film Camera
Is manual mode digital camera a replacement for film based SLR cameras for professional photography?
Yes and no. Many professionals are using digital cameras — both in studio and for landscape work. Many professionals are still using film cameras for both applications.
Some professionals use larger format cameras (4×5, 8×10, etc.) that provide way more information than you can currently get from any digital body.
In many respects, I think film still offers better resolution and grain. Digital offers easier workflow, no developing and film costs and the ability to see your photos when you take them!
What do pros going all digital tend to use? Primarily the upper end Canons and the upper end Nikons. A body is several thousand dollars and the lenses add up to more than that. For studio work, you also see some of the digital camera backs (i.e., Leaf) which offer great resolution at stunning prices (think over $20k plus the camera plus the lens).
So, what might a pro carry if he did Nikon? Maybe a D2X (12mp at $5,000 and three or four lenses — probably another $4,000 if they are like the 70-200vr) and as a spare body maybe a d200 (10mp at $1,700)
(Side note: I think the “full frame” debate is overblown — it is more the quality of the lens, the resolution of the body and the quality of the sensor. Not only that it assumes that the 35mm sized sensor is inherently the right size!)
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Opteka Professional Wrist Grip Strap for Digital & Film SLR Cameras $7.95 The Opteka padded camera grip wraps around the hand, and is designed to stabilize a camera or camcorder when shooting, and to alleviate fatigue during extended sessions of photography or videography. Compatible with all Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, and Samsung DSLR cameras that feature a standard 1/4″-20 tripod socket …. |
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Canon EOS-1V Professional SLR Body $1,699.95 The EOS-1V was designed with the strongest available body materials for both functional attractiveness and high-level rigidity. The magnesium alloy used for the EOS-1V is lightweight, yet possesses exceptional strength. This new material is hard to machine and was initially thought to be unsuitable for molding the delicate curved surfaces of the EOS body. Canon solved this problem with the applica… |
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52mm Snap On Front Lens Cap $0.11 Lenses are valuable items and even a small scratch can mar them forever. Always protect your camera’s lens with a lens cap! Keep a spare cap in your gear bag for the inevitable lost lens cap, too! Pinch the sides of the cap and snap it into place – it fits securely and your lenses are covered! This high-quality lens cap fits any 52mm lens. … |
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V3800N 35mm SLR Camera w/50mm Lens & Accessory Kit $199.99 Vivitar V3800N SLR Camera w/50mm Lens & Accessory Kit FeaturesV3800N film camera is a classic film camera allowing to learn the basics of photography and experience the magic of traditional film without any interference. It is also the most affordable SLR (Single Lens Reflex) and although it’s not equipped in any automated features apart from a simple light meter, it allows to achieve professional results and explore photography in a creative way.This 35mm SLR Camera and Accessory Kit contains the V3800N SLR camera and a choice of great accessories to help you get started with the film photography.V3800 camera with 50mm f1.7 Vivitar lensCamera caseLens hoodCamera strapGadget bagElectronic flashBlack and White film (ISO100)52mm UV filter |
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D700 FX-Format Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) – Choose Your Lens to Make the Premiere Nikon SLR Come Alive! $2699.99 Nikon introduces the new D700 digital SLR camera featuring a 12.1-effective megapixel Nikon FX-format sensor that measures 23.9 x 36mm, which is nearly identical to the size of 35mm film. Benefiting from Nikon’s legacy of imaging technology innovation, the D700 offers both advanced and professional photographers stunning image quality, accurate color reproduction and revolutionary low light performance. Nikon’s original 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor: Teamed with Nikon’s exclusive EXPEED digital image processing, the D700 delivers breathtakingly rich image quality. Broad ISO sensitivity up to 6400 and incredibly low noise: Super low-noise performance from 200-6400 ISO, with the added versatility of Lo-1 (100 ISO) Hi-1 (12,800 ISO) and Hi-2 (25,600 ISO). Continuous shooting up to 5 frames per second: Shoot at up to 8 frames per second with the optional MB-D10 Multi-power Battery Pack. Three-Inch, super-density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor: High resolution with 170-degree wide-angle viewing, calibrated color and tempered-glass protection assure confident image review. Two Live View shooting modes: Choose from hand-held or tripod modes to suit shooting requirements. Rugged magnesium-alloy construction: Along with extensive dust and moisture protection and a durable shutter mechanism tested to 150,000 cycles, the D700 merges pro D-SLR performance with expanded agility. Fast, accurate 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking: Exacting autofocus precision, plus three Dynamic AF modes. Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System: Effective quad-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning minimizes image degrading dust particles. 1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II: Legendary Nikon exposure accuracy aided by an onboard database of over 30,000 images. Nikon’s exclusive Scene Recognition System: SRS further extends auto-exposure intelligence while also advancing white balance detection and auto-focus performance. Nikon Picture Control settings: Advanced color control with 9 customizable settings and 4 preset options allow fine tuning of image appearance preferences. Active D-Lighting with NEW Auto mode: Unique three-phase dynamic control to capture previously lost details in shadows and highlights while maintaining normalized contrast. Building on the immense success of the Nikon D3 professional D-SLR camera, the D700 offers pro-level performance and an extensive array of features and innovations in a comfortably nimble platform. In addition to the Nikon-original FX-format CMOS sensor, the D700 incorporates Nikon’s EXPEED Image Processing System, Nikon’s renowned 51-point auto focus system with 3D Focus Tracking and two Live View shooting modes that allow photographers to frame a shot using the camera’s three-inch high-resolution LCD monitor. The D700 also features Nikon’s sophisticated Scene Recognition System and a new active dust reduction system. Nikon’s flagship FX and DX-format cameras, the D3 and D300 respectively, established new benc |
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ALPHA MOUNT CAMERA SLR BATTERY BATT $50.94 ALPHA MOUNT CAMERA SLR BATTERY BATT |
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D3X Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) – Order Today! $7999.95 With Extreme 24.5-Megapixel Resolution, Processed Image Files Exceeding 138 MB, Five Frame-per-Second Burst Speed and Nikon Core Technologies, the D3X Ushers in a New Level of Image Quality The D3X, an FX-format digital SLR featuring extreme 24.5-megapixel resolution and superb low-noise capabilities, provides professional photographers with commercial-quality image performance in a familiar and extraordinarily versatile D-SLR form factor. In conjunction with the groundbreaking Nikon FX-format D3, the D3X tops off a collection of flagship level, rugged, professional caliber digital single lens reflex cameras engineered to excel in all types of professional photographic disciplines from photojournalism and sideline sports, to commercial in-studio applications. The foundation of the enhanced performance of the D3X is its FX-format, 24.5-megapixel (6048 x 4032) CMOS sensor providing commercial, high fashion, fine art and landscape photographers with the extreme resolution, dynamic range, color depth, detail and sharpness that clients demand. Whether creating catalogs, magazine covers, billboards or gallery prints, the large 5.49-micron pixel size and high signal to noise ratio produces vibrant images with breathtaking image fidelity while reducing lost highlights and shadows, and ensuring smoother tone reproduction with minimized noise. With full resolution shooting speeds of up to five frames-per-second (fps), and 14-bit files, that when processed are approximately 138 MB, the D3X offers today’s photographic artists an extreme level of performance and versatility ready for demanding assignments in the studio or on location. In 2007, Nikon introduced the 12.1-megapixel FX-format D3 that delivered groundbreaking digital SLR image quality, coupled with incomparable high ISO, low noise performance and high-speed handling. In doing so, the D3 broke photographic barriers, enabling photographers to work in ways never before possible. Now in 2008, the new 24.5-megapixel FX-format D3X D-SLR provides the extreme resolution and high dynamic range capabilities needed to meet the extraordinary needs of photographic disciplines such as high fashion, commercial advertising and fine art. The D3X delivers this remarkable capability while fitting seamlessly within the Nikon system, taking full advantage of Nikon’s world-renowned collection of NIKKOR lenses and Speedlights. Image Quality Takes Center Stage To re-emphasize the importance of image quality above all else, the D3X delivers an incredible level of digital SLR performance to provide photographers with extremely high resolution, exceptional dynamic range, phenomenal total gradation and outstanding color reproduction. Image files can be recorded as TIFF, JPEG or NEF (RAW) formats in either 12- or 14-bit compressed or uncompressed formats, and recorded to UDMA compatible CompactFlash cards for optimum speed. Photographers can save image files directly to the dual card slots as overflow, backup, or as separa |
