> Chuck seems to use a flash meter to set his shots up with
> excellent results. The instant preview of digital for
> lighting could justify getting an E-camera just for setting
> up lights.
I think it's important to use both. It's easy to be lazy with
the instant review and make adjustments to the flashes based on
that, but in reality, the structured approach to lighting will
result in increased consistancy. It's too easy to have your eye
fooled by what you see in a 2" display.
> Using a digital camera eliminates most of the time spent
> removing dust from scans.
Ok, this is where I'm going to beg to differ. I've done two
things which have completely changed the way I scan negs and
slides. First of all, I got a brand spanken new Nikon Coolscan
V-ED. The ICE4 really does work and ranks up there in my
"slicker than snot" category. Dust removal in PS? Not much to
mess with. About the only thing that sneaks through is the
occasional Fujichrome Velvia/Provia "Peppergrain" which is
actually a refraction in the base. However, the grain-reduction
in ICE4 zaps that. The second thing I've done is change how I
remove the dust prior to scanning. I spray a brush and lightly
swipe the neg/slide. Hmm, just like cleaning a Canon
Sensor--only easier.
> My rather vague imression is that I can manually focus an
> E-system camera easier than I can focus the 5D.
This is counter-intuitive. I too, find the E-1 remarkably easy
to manual focus with. Frankly, it's actually easier than my 2-4
screen in the OM-2S.
> Of course you may be able to justify a dSLR purchase just to
> offset film, processing and scanning costs. BTW, I'd
> definitely go with Walt's deal over the one offered by your
> other friend. He has to find some way to offset the $$ spent
> on that SSR. ;o)
You know, in a few months, I might be able to beat his deal.
I'll pull right up to your place of business with a 12-wheeled
beastie and scan them right on site. :) Unlike Walt, I don't
worry about "permits".
> 150 scans over the next couple years. That is, if I pay him
> $2,000 up front he'll do 150 scans for me.
That actually is a pretty good deal.
> But does it make any sense at all to invest in an E-1 at this
> point? I'm really liking the look of the Panas*nic L1, which
> seems to be basically an E-330 with a Le*ca lens. And the 5D
> is down to about $2500 for the body.... But I know
> I'm going to want AF lenses, so it's looking like a new
> system could be on the horizon.
Call me a rebel, but I'd pick either the L1 or the E330 over the
5D for one major reason--the live view monitor. For
archetechural work, the live view (especially with a grid-screen
overlay) is where it's at. When your back is against the wall,
you will appreciate being able to take the picture without
having to look through the viewfinder. With the E330, you can
flip it up and it's like using a waist-level focus-screen on a
hassleblad. One major problem with trying to review your images
on a DSLR is getting to actually see the screen. If the camera
is in a corner or against the wall you have to move it in order
to see what you just took. When every slight movement skews the
alignment this is an important factor. This is one photographic
application where the lesser spec cameras have a huge, no wait,
MAMMOTH advantage.
AG
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