Post your old-sensor pix

[Benjamin Marks]

I know that we often sport the latest and greatest sensors. But, you know, the sensors of yesteryear were capable of pretty fine results. If you recall, the Epson RD-1 had the same sensor as the Nikon D100 - the pride of 2002. They can be had for about $70 bucks off eBay. Here's what it can do, without breaking a sweat:

So post 'em if you got 'em - images taken with your oldies but goodies.

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

Shot in 2004 with the 6mp Nikon D70, which was my first digital camera.

Shot in 2005 with the 14mp Kodak DCS 14n, my first fullframe digital camera. This camera had a lot of flaws. It only gave good image quality at the base ISO-80 setting, and it was terrible for low-light work. In good light at the base ISO, the colors it gave were the best I have gotten from any digital camera I have ever used.

 

[RichC]

From my oldest digital photos, taken in 2000 in Brittany, France, with my new, on the bleeding edge of technology, camera - a Fuji Finepix 4700.

This camera had 2 MP and used AA batteries, draining them after about 50 shots so you had to carry a pocketful! It was expensive, and cost me £600 ($900) in 2000.

 

[Larry Cloetta]

Nice idea for a thread.

 

[Gerry M]

Port Browning B.C.

Port Browning B.C.

Fuji Finepix 4700
2001
Still have it!

 

[lynnb]

My first digital camera was a Nikon Coolpix E4500. Focusing is glacial, but the image quality and colours from its 4Mp sensor are excellent. The camera has fantastic macro ability. It was very expensive at the time (AUD$1200). I still have it.

sea shell 2004 #3833 by lynnb's snaps, on Flickr

lynnb's snaps, on Flickr

the uninvited guest #011 by lynnb's snaps, on Flickr

Irises, Sydney 2003. #1824 by lynnb's snaps, on Flickr

 

[Johngwill]

Kodak DCS520 2MP

Kodak DCS520 2MP

World Superbike race Phillip Island Australia March 2002 taken with my first 'serious' digital camera. I think the lens was 300mm f4.

 

[nikon_sam]

Fujifilm FinePix S3Pro...my first digital SLR bought used...loved the results but very slow...

 

[peterm1]

My Panasonic L1 circa 2007. (Photos later) It was (is) capable of some very nice images but you really had to watch that limited dynamic range of its CCD sensor.

Delicate Flower by Life in Shadows, on Flickr

Pictorialism Portrait by Life in Shadows, on Flickr

Study by Life in Shadows, on Flickr

 

[fdarnell]

Canon 5D, Nikkor 55mm f/3.5@3.5

 

[Out to Lunch]

Some random Epson pictures - I still use the camera today:

 

[Horatio]

My first digital was an Olympus, Camedia D340-R. The camera is long gone and all my images are now lost. It made some nice ones, too. It had a 1.3MP sensor! I bought it in the late 90s, when the Sony Mavicas were all the rage. It actually looked like a camera, compared to other designs.

Well, you folks inspired me to look for a survivor, and I found one!

 

[ColSebastianMoran]

Back in 2011, attending a wedding, only camera close by was my ancient D-70 with the original (terrific) 18-70 kit zoom.

 

[splitimageview]

Love that shot, Rick!

A few months ago I picked up a Nikon D300 for nearly nothing, just because. I really liked that model when it came out 12? or so years ago.

The dynamic range isn't up to modern sensors, gotta get the exposure right, but if you do, it's does a great job.

 

[Gerry M]

Quiet anchorage

Quiet anchorage

At the head of Seymour Inlet, northern B.C.
Canon S70
1/1.8 ccd

 

[petronius]

Nikon D100, 35-70mm 3,3-4,5 AF

 

[Dogman]

Love that shot, Rick!

A few months ago I picked up a Nikon D300 for nearly nothing, just because. I really liked that model when it came out 12? or so years ago.

The dynamic range isn't up to modern sensors, gotta get the exposure right, but if you do, it's does a great job.

I have my D300 sitting in front of me as I type. With the 18-70 lens mounted. Thought I'd go outside and see if I can rustle up a photo and decided on the spur of the moment to use the D300. I love how the camera handles, especially with the vertical battery grip.

 

[zane0777]

Versailles, 2011

Versailles, 2011

Pentax *ist DS, kit lens. I rarely feel the need to tweak images straight out of the DS.

 

[jonal928]

Nikon D1

[/url]DSC_0557 View old car S2 by Jeri Leibovits, on Flickr[/IMG]

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[AndersG]

A photograph from the first day with my second hand Canon EOS D30 in April 2003:

Canon EOS D30, Canon 28-105mm/4-5.6 at 105mm, 1/125 sec, f/5.6 and ISO 400.