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Kodak DCS7606.1 megapixels | APS-H sensor
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Average rating:
4.55
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Opinion: I bought this fine camera in 2006 for around 800 euros and used it for some great modelshoots in Indonesia. The DCS 760 has a very clean analogue style look when used with proper raw readers such as the ones from Adobe.Compared with Nikon's D70 and D1x, the files are much more pleasant imo, noise is not there, not even in the shadow areas at iso 80, and headroom for exposure adjustment during processing on the pc is a few stops wider then those nikon models.
The used nikon body is a legend in its own way.
Problems: the weight is a challenge during long outdoor modelsessions, and new batteries are expensive when you manage to find them(ebay).Though the used F5 body is resistant against moisture, Kodak didn't follow this with the digital back addition(batterycompartment and several other places are almost inviting dust and water to enter).
I am still using the camera; up for the next model hunt!
Opinion: Well, after many years of shooting film, I finally came across a job that just HAD to be shot in digital. So I looked around to find what cameras could use my fast Nikon MF AIS lenses and found this one for a very good price.
So the main objection about this camera, its humungus price tag, has gone away entirely. Yes, its image quality isn't quite up to that of the latest generations, but hey, I"m a dab hand at Photoshop and this camera was way good enough for the job I had to do. I liked it so much I bought two, and a 720 to boot. Using all three regularly now.
Problems: One major problem was that the batteries, if discharged down beyond a certain level, cannot be recharged by the standard battery charger.
That's because the voltage sensor in said Kodak charger only reads down to around 3v, and if the battery sinks below that, then it goes into an error mode.
Seems that many people have encountered this and there's a simple workaround I found on the net - get a standard 12v charger with a cigarette lighter plug end and a couple of paper clips, insert the clips into the correct slots on the camera battery and charge for around 10 minutes. Then insert into the regular charger and charge as normal. Problem solved. I don't remember what the correct pins are offhand, but the fix is on the web and you can google it.
Other than that, no problems!
Opinion: I was using this camera for about 6 weeks and shot about 800 photos with it - from very-wide angle to ultra-telephoto ( in Grand Teton and Yellowstone ). The results are very impressive, the handling OK and the camera overall is very very good
Problems: There is only one problem which I had - I had to return this camera after 6 weeks - but I would have wanted to keep it.....
Opinion: As of a month ago Kodak was offering these for $1,800.00 on ebay. What a bargain. This is every bit a F5 with lighting fast ISO~ 400 to 6400. It's well constructed, durable and very responsive. Some of the features I like are the custom White balance, the dead on acurate exposure(Unlike the Nikon D100), and built in noise reduction. This camera comes with a IR filter and you can get an optional AA filter if you need it. IT will hold two photo cards and one battery. Plus Kodak includes a dual charger, every imaginable power cable for anywhere in the world and their photo desk software is incredible. It may only be a 2megapixal camera (maximum blow up of around 10x13 can be made in TIFF). But unless you really do large enlargements it's great. It's my companion to my DSC660, and D100. I wouldn't sell it for the world.
Everyone is running around for the "Big Megapixal" cameras. For portraits I use a 6megapixal DCS660 because it offers a ISO of 80. If you want a great camera that will do 8x10s that are unreal and 10x13s that are great, this is it. And it's ready to go for less than a lot ofothers. But If you want to do larger blowups, well then it won't work.
Problems: Kodak batteries eat. Buy a few extra batteries and keep them charged. Because if you leave it in the camera for a few days it drains. But it's a small price to pay for a great camera.
Opinion: There is a better camera, two problems with the better camera: 1 cost, It needs film. (actually im not sure it needs film possibly one of the Kodak backs would fit. I have found few professional photographers the have ever held or needed to hold an ALPA.
Kodak now has another winner. Ahead of its time like the Ektra, or how about the Medalist family Ok i'm showing my age but This is truly a wonderful product. Im semi retired and nearly work for the fun of it. Now that doing excellent work is fun.
Im using SB080 flash and would like TTL but I as others have been working without it for so long its not a problem hopefully the replacement model will have this feature available. But im so pleased witht this box that It will be in use as long as I am...so its still an extreemly fine piece of equipment. It will pay for itself and after all, that is the reason I purchased it.
Problems: Yep, its possible to have problems with a complex piece of work like this. Reading the other posts most is a joke, so read the documentation, remove the battery when its not needed, (have a spare charged battery) and handle with pride and care. Its really heavy duty. Now my problem was a true mess. Streaks on the images but only when in Burst mode. Turns out I downloaded and installed firmware that was not needed and it created a timing problem. Never the less I called explained my problem, was told to ship the camera in that day and I had it returned on the 4th day, along with the technicians notes, an update that I didn't know existed and Kodak paid the airfreight both ways.
Ok.. as the folks in the camera shop say...Im just partial to the yellow box... Yep..im guilty..
I have owned about 40 professional cameras in every imaginable format, have had a need for service at one time or another with most of them and over the years,
Kodak alone has provided this level of service.
I hope someone at Kodak reads this and makes note. Im loyal for a reason.
Opinion: Amazing, durable, fast, solid, beautiful images.
Problems: Needs just 10mb more of final file size and goodbye film.
Opinion: I am not a professional photographer, but I do a lot of photogrphy, mainly people at events, as well as landscape. This camera assures me of consistently good results, and the program that comes with the camera for adjusting the pictures is incredibly good. With the IBM 1 gig card, and a vattery that lasts "for ever" I can go on a "shoot" with no worries.
Problems: I wish they would sell a re charger that will overcome the problem of the battery draining while left in the camera.
The retailer in Dallas helped me out by recharging the battery for me, instead of me having to buy a replacement. Now that was service.
Opinion: Awesome machine
Opinion: This camera is a absolutly amazing. I cannot begin to sing the praises of this camera. Great images and color right out of the camera.
I blew out some pictures with the flash I was beginning to use and used the Kodak software to change the exposure 2 STOPS!!!
The digital workflow from this camera is amazing. You may save a couple of thousand buying another camera, but the hours that you save with the Kodak will be priceless.
Nikon S series lenses are a must.
No TTL capability is a problem, but easy to work around (we wedding photographers have been doing it for years with our Hasselblads).
If you are a professional, there is no choice. Kodak 760. The camera looks and behaves professionally.
Problems: Images record are too sharp (my ticker just can't handle this kind of quality) Size is a small concern. It is slightly heavier than the other digital cameras. I have NOT gotten tired toting it around.
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