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Short Report: KODAK DCS PRO
SLR/n
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This Full-Frame 14-Megapixel Camera Pushes The Envelope
By Ibarionex R. Perello
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The Kodak DCS Pro
SLR/n is designed to meet the demands of many pro shooters.
A 14-megapixel CCD, improved noise reduction, larger image buffer
and powerful image software for an efficient workflow make it
a formidable challenger for the top digital SLR position.
A successor to the DCS Pro 14n, Kodak’s latest full-frame
SLR builds on the solid foundation of the previous model while
addressing some of the limits of the original camera, specifically
camera noise. This has been reduced significantly, providing
much cleaner images in its normal range of ISO 160 to 800. However,
for optimal quality, we recommend setting the camera for no
higher than 400. |
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Accepting Nikon
F-mount lenses, the camera’s 24x36mm full-frame sensor
matches that of a standard 35mm frame and does away with the
lens magnification factor experienced with other digital SLR
systems. This is a big advantage when using wide-angle lenses.
Kodak has increased the buffer memory, allowing for a burst
rate of up to 19 frames at 1.7 fps in its RAW mode. While not
fast enough for pro sports photography, it’s nevertheless
a welcome improvement for many other photographers.
Although the camera and the included Desk Photo software make
it easy to work within a RAW workflow, its special ERI JPEG
file format allows for much of the flexibility of RAW with a
smaller file size. Extended Range Imaging allows two-stop exposure
correction when the image is opened through Kodak’s software
or a Photoshop plug-in, allowing for the salvaging of images
that were slightly overexposed. This is beneficial for photographers
who like the insurance of a RAW workflow, but without the additional
processing steps it requires.
Recently, Kodak announced the release of the DCS Pro SLR/c,
compatible with Canon AF lenses. With similar resolution and
features, it offers Canon fans the advantage of Kodak’s
latest digital technology.
Contact: Kodak, (800) 235-6325,
www.kodak.com.
Specifications
Resolution: 13.89 megapixels
(4560 x 3048)
Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level
pentaprism, 92% coverage
Media Type: CF and SD
Shooting Modes: Program, Shutter
and Aperture Priority, Manual
Exposure Compensation: ±3
stops in 1/2-EV increments
Metering System: 3-D Matrix,
Center-Weighted, Spot
Focus Modes: Single Servo
AF with focus priority, Continuous Servo with release priority
ISO Equivalency: Calibrated
6-50 (longer exposure mode); calibrated 160-800 (normal); uncalibrated
1000-1600 (RAW only)
Power Source: Proprietary
Li-ion
Size: 5.16x6.22x3.5-inches
Weight: 2 pounds
List Price: $4,995
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KEY FEATURES
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• 13.5 effective
megapixels
• Burst rate of 19 frames at 1.7 fps (RAW mode)
• Improved noise reduction
• Varying aspect ratio—3:2, 4:5 and 2:2 |
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Short Report: KODAK DCS PRO
SLR/n
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This Full-Frame 14-Megapixel Camera Pushes The Envelope
By Ibarionex R. Perello
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The Kodak DCS Pro
SLR/n is designed to meet the demands of many pro shooters.
A 14-megapixel CCD, improved noise reduction, larger image buffer
and powerful image software for an efficient workflow make it
a formidable challenger for the top digital SLR position.
A successor to the DCS Pro 14n, Kodak’s latest full-frame
SLR builds on the solid foundation of the previous model while
addressing some of the limits of the original camera, specifically
camera noise. This has been reduced significantly, providing
much cleaner images in its normal range of ISO 160 to 800. However,
for optimal quality, we recommend setting the camera for no
higher than 400. |
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Accepting Nikon
F-mount lenses, the camera’s 24x36mm full-frame sensor
matches that of a standard 35mm frame and does away with the
lens magnification factor experienced with other digital SLR
systems. This is a big advantage when using wide-angle lenses.
Kodak has increased the buffer memory, allowing for a burst
rate of up to 19 frames at 1.7 fps in its RAW mode. While not
fast enough for pro sports photography, it’s nevertheless
a welcome improvement for many other photographers.
Although the camera and the included Desk Photo software make
it easy to work within a RAW workflow, its special ERI JPEG
file format allows for much of the flexibility of RAW with a
smaller file size. Extended Range Imaging allows two-stop exposure
correction when the image is opened through Kodak’s software
or a Photoshop plug-in, allowing for the salvaging of images
that were slightly overexposed. This is beneficial for photographers
who like the insurance of a RAW workflow, but without the additional
processing steps it requires.
Recently, Kodak announced the release of the DCS Pro SLR/c,
compatible with Canon AF lenses. With similar resolution and
features, it offers Canon fans the advantage of Kodak’s
latest digital technology.
Contact: Kodak, (800) 235-6325,
www.kodak.com.
Specifications
Resolution: 13.89 megapixels
(4560 x 3048)
Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level
pentaprism, 92% coverage
Media Type: CF and SD
Shooting Modes: Program, Shutter
and Aperture Priority, Manual
Exposure Compensation: ±3
stops in 1/2-EV increments
Metering System: 3-D Matrix,
Center-Weighted, Spot
Focus Modes: Single Servo
AF with focus priority, Continuous Servo with release priority
ISO Equivalency: Calibrated
6-50 (longer exposure mode); calibrated 160-800 (normal); uncalibrated
1000-1600 (RAW only)
Power Source: Proprietary
Li-ion
Size: 5.16x6.22x3.5-inches
Weight: 2 pounds
List Price: $4,995
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KEY FEATURES
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• 13.5 effective
megapixels
• Burst rate of 19 frames at 1.7 fps (RAW mode)
• Improved noise reduction
• Varying aspect ratio—3:2, 4:5 and 2:2 |
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