From: Thor Bols (thorbols@hotmail.com)
Date: 05/24/01-06:18:38 PM Z
I've seen some pretty decent shots made with the Nikon D-1. When you
mention "coffee table" book, though, then I have to wonder if ANY 35mm
camera is good for the job.
Good luck with your project!
>I've thought about it and have had to reject the option for now. I have
>digital cameras for the classes I give in my studio ( Canon D-30, not bad
>in
>the studio or in light field use but terrible in low light etc. and a
>Pentax
>EI 2000, the worst camera ever designed by mankind) I do appreciate the
>advantages that digital capture can offer for some things. However given
>the
>scope and demands of the project I think that current digital cameras will
>not be up to the task. I will need to shoot a few thousand photos in a
>dozen or more countries over a two year period. I will be working in all
>kinds of nasty weather and field conditions (I am photographing hunting
>dogs) and I really need the highest resolution possible for a coffe table
>type book.
>
>I'd like to be able to shoot it all digitally, I'd save a ton on film and
>scanning but the cons outweigh the pros. I really wish the current crop of
>digi-cameras came close to what the salesmen claim but I've used 'em and
>I've seen the photos. For now I will just say " thanks, but not yet".
>
>CK
>
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