While interesting, entertaining, and sometimes correct, Rockwell also has to be often taken with a grain of salt.
This is possibly one of the coolest cameras - the EPIC instrument on the NASA/NOAA DSCOVR spacecraft sitting at the sun-earth L1 Lagrange point where it always sees the earth-at-noon. Here is a video of the recent solar eclipse as seen by DSCOVR.
https://epic.gsfc.nasa.gov/galleries/2024/total_eclipse/video
https://epic.gsfc.nasa.gov/galleries/2024/total_eclipse/video
First time they cordoned off Pennsylvania Ave between 7th and 3rd streets in Washington DC, blocks from the Capitol, for a F1 exhibition by Red Bull. The RB7 was here in its full glory and oh, the sound it made was amazing (Renault 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 with 18,000 rpm redline). The RB Rally car (also amazing sounding) was also there along with an enduro motorcycle demo. I hope the F1 organizers will make DC the home of a standard F1 tour in the future. There are some great streets here for a challenging and picturesque circuit. Shot taken with GX1 and Lumix 14mm F/2.5 lens at F/3.5, 1/3000th sec, ISO200.
Has anyone cannibalized a cheap digital camera and adapted it to make a digital back on an old film SLR? If that works - a dedicated Kickstarter for a FF development might be warranted. I have heard of other attempts in earlier years. But that was before the maker revolution with 3D printers and Arduino etc.
I think an aftermarket back on the Nikon FE/FM body would be a great way to have film camera feel and use all our old F mount lenses.
I think an aftermarket back on the Nikon FE/FM body would be a great way to have film camera feel and use all our old F mount lenses.
I thought there would be oposite trend, to utilize old film cameras 
https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo-news/turn-your-35mm-film-camera-digital/
https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo-news/turn-your-35mm-film-camera-digital/
Thanks! I didn’t know about this one. Nicely developed since 2016!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/samellos/im-back-film?ref=clipboard-prelaunch
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/samellos/im-back-film?ref=clipboard-prelaunch
What do you guys think of the Olympus OM-5? It lets me stay in M43 and has a ton of nice features like in body stabilization, waterproofing, and compact!
Also considering going to Nikon Zf but that’s twice the price and a lot bulkier. Lets me use my Nikon lenses.
I have Nikon and M43 lenses so could go either way. Nikon also has mirror less APS-C.
Also considering going to Nikon Zf but that’s twice the price and a lot bulkier. Lets me use my Nikon lenses.
I have Nikon and M43 lenses so could go either way. Nikon also has mirror less APS-C.
I only had the E-M5, E-M1 and E-M1 MkII, and they are great cams (altough the E-M1 had some high ISO issues). Olympus/PM Systems has a very wide range of gorgeous lenses and there are also very good ones from Panasonic and Leica too. So I think it's a good decision to stick with M43.
But... APS-C and FF are not really expensive today and technically there is no reason to stick with M43, unless you need long focal lengths. I also had the Nikon Z6 and the image quality was superior.
So, it's a hard decision.
But... APS-C and FF are not really expensive today and technically there is no reason to stick with M43, unless you need long focal lengths. I also had the Nikon Z6 and the image quality was superior.
So, it's a hard decision.
Thanks for the guidance. Wow, you are quite the camera gear nut! The Z6 is actually quite a new camera and you say “had” one… assume you are currently on Sony Alpha’s?
My pro photog friend is recommending I switch to a Nikon Z FF.
Compactness and easy to carry around when going with family is one consideration of M43.
Of course, Fuji is also in the mix but means completely different system.
I had the Z6 six years ago, really new is the Z6II and soon the Z6III. Yes, I use the Sony system now, because I think it's easier to adapt vintage and manual focus lenses, and the Sony lenses are more affordable.
Nikon Z is great however, so it's a good recommendation too.
Compactness is of course a real argument against full frame, but the Sony A7C is as compact as a Leica M, so the choice is there.
Nikon Z is great however, so it's a good recommendation too.
Compactness is of course a real argument against full frame, but the Sony A7C is as compact as a Leica M, so the choice is there.
I ran across a review for a Pentax K1 digital camera today. They are built like a tank and have unique features. They are big and bulky but have a nice feel in the hand. They seem to be really well priced for a full frame camera - I saw a mark I for about $800 used. Hardly ever see anyone use a Pentax Digital (made by Ricoh). I wonder why?
It’s a DSLR so optical through the lens viewfinder - which I still like if image is bright.
It’s a DSLR so optical through the lens viewfinder - which I still like if image is bright.
I love my Pentax. Built like the proverbial out house and still takes prime lenses from 40 yrs ago that you can pick up for pennies on eBay etc (I didn’t bring the two I have on this trip). In body image stabilisation as well means any lens you attach is covered 😊
I’ve transitioned recently to RAW and started using Lightroom on my iPad for post processing - bit of a learning curve.
I’ve transitioned recently to RAW and started using Lightroom on my iPad for post processing - bit of a learning curve.