ClubSNAP Preview of Kodak DCS 14n Digital Camera

[Simon]

Kodak 14N is in Stock now.

 

[Larry]

Originally posted by Simon
Kodak 14N is in Stock now.

from AP? what's the pricetag?

 

[Simon]

Kodak 14N $8500 with GST

 

[ivor]

In the opinion of some of the experts here - CS.. is it worth to get it...??

 

[megaweb]

Originally posted by ivor
In the opinion of some of the experts here - CS.. is it worth to get it...??

you can read the review here
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/14N/14NA.HTM

summarise the pro and con :
Pro:

• Fantastic resolution
• Full-frame sensor permits true wide angle D-SLR photography
• Excellent color
• Very good tonality
• Excellent highlight headroom in DCR RAW files
• ERI (Extend Range Imaging) JPEG format combines power of RAW files with compatibility of JPEG
• Dual-card (CF and SD) supports flexible workflows
• Simultaneous dual-mode (RAW/JPEG) file recording is a nice touch
• Compatibility with Nikon lenses is a plus
• Fully field-upgradeable firmware is a big plus
• Much lower cost than the competition (Canon EOS-1Ds)
• All-magnesium alloy frame should be very rugged

Con:

• Noisy sensor forces tradeoff of low-contrast subject detail
• Lack of antialiasing filter results in artifacts and color aliasing
• Poor high-ISO performance
• Poor long-exposure performance
• Too-short buffer length (max 7 frames, only 4 in JPEG mode)
• Slow buffer-empty times
• Short battery life
• 0.5 EV exposure steps are too coarse
• Unsophisticated AF system
• Despite magnesium frame, camera feels more prosumer than pro.