Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Full frame (24x36) digital ... sensor from the D700 would be fine.
Good usable ISO up to 6400 ... as per D700. ^^^
Electronic viewfinder ... like my OM-D. (you can focus it in the dark ~ incredible!)
In camera image stabilization ... like the OM-D.
Somewhere between the size of the D700 and the OM-D. (controls are a little squeezy on the OM-D and the Nikon is a tank)
Built tough ... like the Nikon. (already broke the viewfinder eyecup of the OM-D just getting it out of the camera bag for ****'s sake!)
Is this so much to ask?
Good usable ISO up to 6400 ... as per D700. ^^^
Electronic viewfinder ... like my OM-D. (you can focus it in the dark ~ incredible!)
In camera image stabilization ... like the OM-D.
Somewhere between the size of the D700 and the OM-D. (controls are a little squeezy on the OM-D and the Nikon is a tank)
Built tough ... like the Nikon. (already broke the viewfinder eyecup of the OM-D just getting it out of the camera bag for ****'s sake!)
Is this so much to ask?
maddoc
... likes film again.
Hm ... I want a digital XPAN, panoramic-sized CMOS sensor, pure optical VF/RF and three interchangeable lenses (similar fov as the XPAN). 
kshapero
South Florida Man
Could be the new D600. EVF is overrated IMHO, I like to just visualize the look thru an optical VF. But that is just me.
back alley
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Hm ... I want a digital XPAN, panoramic-sized CMOS sensor, pure optical VF/RF and three interchangeable lenses (similar fov as the XPAN).
i think i could love this camera!
GaryLH
Veteran
Hm ... I want a digital XPAN, panoramic-sized CMOS sensor, pure optical VF/RF and three interchangeable lenses (similar fov as the XPAN).
+1
I would love one...But I don't think it will happen.. But we an dream
Gary
Sylvester
Well-known
I want a digital CLE.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Lotta love for a digital X-Pan here ... who would have thought?
mervynyan
Mervyn Yan
if you have nasa's budget, you can get a rover plus cameras you design-
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Contarama
Well-known
I want a F2 and a MP both with high ISO 30X45 S2 type sensors. If you are going to dream dream big.
GaryLH
Veteran
Slightly off topic
How about the digital holy grail for legacy camera body...?
The digital film cartridge that some startup in the late 80 or early 90 tried to do? The electronics was in the main cartridge and the sensor was on a thin strip across the shutter. The company went under before it came out with a prototype if I remember correctly. Later I heard a rumor it was all marketing...
Of course if u going to dream, it would be a full frame 35mm 40mpx
Gary
How about the digital holy grail for legacy camera body...?
The digital film cartridge that some startup in the late 80 or early 90 tried to do? The electronics was in the main cartridge and the sensor was on a thin strip across the shutter. The company went under before it came out with a prototype if I remember correctly. Later I heard a rumor it was all marketing...
Of course if u going to dream, it would be a full frame 35mm 40mpx
Gary
muser53
MUSER53
They already have. It's called an M9, now if I can figure a way to afford one.
Mattco26
Established
I want someone to build this for ME:
12MP 24X36 35mm film size sensor
Nice bright large pentaprism viewfinder
Changeable focus screens
30 sec to 1/4000th shutter
Quality ISO from 100 to 3200
Simple firmware, no video just Program, Av, Tv and Manual modes.
Different "modules" that slide onto the front of the camera holding just the mechanical linkage to allow full function with these mounts:
Canon FD
Minolta MD
Olympus OM
Konica AR
Pentax K Mount/M42 combo
All with decent weather sealing and in a package the same overall size of my Pentax K10.
Selling prices:
$1000 US for the body
$150 US for each module
Kodak should do this and make it a top priority, it could turn them around in a hurry.
The real R&D needed for this should pale in comparison to developing a brand new Canon or Nikon. The technology needed is 3-4 years past it's prime and could be built from off-the-shelf components.
Or am I crazy?
12MP 24X36 35mm film size sensor
Nice bright large pentaprism viewfinder
Changeable focus screens
30 sec to 1/4000th shutter
Quality ISO from 100 to 3200
Simple firmware, no video just Program, Av, Tv and Manual modes.
Different "modules" that slide onto the front of the camera holding just the mechanical linkage to allow full function with these mounts:
Canon FD
Minolta MD
Olympus OM
Konica AR
Pentax K Mount/M42 combo
All with decent weather sealing and in a package the same overall size of my Pentax K10.
Selling prices:
$1000 US for the body
$150 US for each module
Kodak should do this and make it a top priority, it could turn them around in a hurry.
The real R&D needed for this should pale in comparison to developing a brand new Canon or Nikon. The technology needed is 3-4 years past it's prime and could be built from off-the-shelf components.
Or am I crazy?
zerobuttons
Well-known
Slightly off topic
How about the digital holy grail for legacy camera body...?
The digital film cartridge that some startup in the late 80 or early 90 tried to do? The electronics was in the main cartridge and the sensor was on a thin strip across the shutter. The company went under before it came out with a prototype if I remember correctly. Later I heard a rumor it was all marketing...
Of course if u going to dream, it would be a full frame 35mm 40mpx
Gary
It could very well have been all marketing at the time, trying to sense the interest. There are several factors at play here:
# Will the cost of the unit approximate the cost of a full digital camera with the same IQ specs?
# Will users be willing to pay the cost of the unit instead of buying a full digital camera with the same IQ specs?
# Will enough users hold on to their analogue cameras, that there will actually be a market for the unit?
It seems likely to me that such a market probe at the time would have resulted in lack of interest with users, because they didn´t want to hold on to their analogue cameras.
I would have liked to have this option today, freeing me from dragging both analogue and digital camera along. The instant-vewing-factor means nothing to me. You would probably have to open the camera to change sensitivity (ISO) on the unit. I wouldn´t have minded that either, since I have to do that already when changing to a film with another sensitivity.
For me, 10 megapixels with such a unit would have sufficed, providing it gave me the option to choose ISO from 100 to 3200, with a decent result noise-wise.
gavinlg
Veteran
Actually.. What you describe should be exactly what the new Sony FF camera due out this year is. Full frame, EVF, smaller body, in body IS.
Unfortunately it's also a Sony, which means it'll probably be crippled in some way.
sisser
Established
A camera with build-in talent.
Sparrow
Veteran
sisser
Established
lynnb
Veteran
nice thought, Keith.
The problem with ff sensors is the need for retrofocus lenses. Manufacturers have tried to get around the problem (of oblique rays hitting the sensor) using offset microlenses.
What I want to see is a digital ff sensor that is curved in 3 dimensions (like a bowl) to allow a plane of focus that is equidistant from the lens exit element across its entire surface. That would enable existing M-lenses to focus accurately across the entire frame without the problems associated with oblique rays or work-arounds like offset microlenses.
That would be nirvana!
The problem with ff sensors is the need for retrofocus lenses. Manufacturers have tried to get around the problem (of oblique rays hitting the sensor) using offset microlenses.
What I want to see is a digital ff sensor that is curved in 3 dimensions (like a bowl) to allow a plane of focus that is equidistant from the lens exit element across its entire surface. That would enable existing M-lenses to focus accurately across the entire frame without the problems associated with oblique rays or work-arounds like offset microlenses.
That would be nirvana!
oftheherd
Veteran
I have often dreamed of such a module. But I am still not giving up film so I guess not having it isn't going to stop me from taking photos. But it would be neat to be able to switch from digital to film with such ease.
zuiko85
Veteran
I want a digital back to clip on to my OM-1 and OM-2sp bodies.
For $1000.
Hey, I'll make a few concessions to keep the price down to $1K. The sensor can be 18X24mm, and by the way comes with a new set of focusing screens for the OM marked to show the field of view. The power supply/card holder/electronics etc. are housed in a power winder sized box that attaches to the bottom of the camera.
Did I mention the price, $1K?
Oh HE double hockey sticks! If I'm going to dream lets say there are 2 versions, one for color and one without the Bayer array for B&W only.
And no, they can't charge me twice a much for the B&W only sensor. Same price for each unit $1K.
Can be tethered for studio use. Direct dial for ISO setting. A small battery powered mobile ink jet printer is also available for printing 3X4 inch prints in the field to hand out to the rabble. Price $400.
Hey, this dreaming stuff is kinda fun.
For $1000.
Hey, I'll make a few concessions to keep the price down to $1K. The sensor can be 18X24mm, and by the way comes with a new set of focusing screens for the OM marked to show the field of view. The power supply/card holder/electronics etc. are housed in a power winder sized box that attaches to the bottom of the camera.
Did I mention the price, $1K?
Oh HE double hockey sticks! If I'm going to dream lets say there are 2 versions, one for color and one without the Bayer array for B&W only.
And no, they can't charge me twice a much for the B&W only sensor. Same price for each unit $1K.
Can be tethered for studio use. Direct dial for ISO setting. A small battery powered mobile ink jet printer is also available for printing 3X4 inch prints in the field to hand out to the rabble. Price $400.
Hey, this dreaming stuff is kinda fun.