Nikon D1-H. However, the high end Fujifilm camera may provide more resolution and accepts the Nikkor lens. I think it's about two-thirds the price of the Nikon. They both have a pretty fast 'continuous shooting' mode. I've only used the Nikon. It has an i -whetever port out for my laptop. Hey, where is my laptop? Damn!

Kodak makes a good medium format digital back. On the page, "digital looks just like film." Um ...sure.

The Canon XL1 is the shit, in the land of the 'pro-sumer' video camera. But, even with a good focus set-up, from one of the local suppliers, the Operator often times finds the 1st Assistant very much in the way. Nice armpit, Bob. Those were my toes.

Wow.

Now you can 'call' your photos off to the editor. This will free you up to spend more time ...in the museums.

Dude! I just found a 'digital back' that loads into the film canister compartment of a 35mm camera. I think I saw it in one of the photo mags. It lists for around $700.

"Gee, Crackula, what do you mean by a 'focus set-up' for the XL1? Is that like a focus rack on a base plate that you can mount on a gear head? Hmmm, does that free the operator and provide a way for an assistant to pull focus? But, Crackula, it's video, who cares? Depth of field is generally not and issue."

Not so, my friend. With the wide assortment of glass you can use on the XL1 -and in some lighting set-ups- focus can be critical.

"Wow, you sure are a techno-geek gear freak, sometimes. You must have a small penis."

That is made by a company called Silicon Film. It only fits a few Nikons and Canons. Not worth the money unless you have the right Nikon body and lenses, like I have, and want to use a digital back with a $600 lenses.
Not for amateurs.

I remember that it works on select bodies. I'm looking for a demo, now. I'm affraid it may not work on anything prior the F3. I have an aversion to automatic cameras -trust issues. For me, it's the way to go. I've been waiting for Nikon to put out a 'retro-fit' back that would (magically) work on both the FM2 and F3 bodies. There are a different size, I believe. I should upgrade to the F3, in the near future. Going all Canon gear is a big possibility. The Canon F system is about where I'm at. I'm not sure if the old Canon manual focus lens work on the XL1 video camera. Oh, standardization, please. I guess I could ask. That makes some sense.

At prices ranging from $2700-$26,000, digital still photography can be ...expensive. Maybe I should just be the guy that holds the reflectors and sets-up the strobes.

New bodies, second hand lenses, stay away from digital cameras. This is the way to be professional. At 4.1 megapix. a digital camera just about makes the same full plate print as a good 35mm system costing $300.
CMOS will never catch silver halide for definition. CCDs have limitations and CMOS is too new but shows more promise.
Digital systems are like any other silicone technology, the rate of invention means your out of date within a year.
If you are serious about photgraphy buy a good body, second hand telephoto, about 200mm if you have steady hands, and learn to use it. Then if your work is accepted by art studios go out and buy another lens.

694me, I read the review of the Silicom Film 'digital implant' not really too bad. It's fixed at ISO 100 and does 24 exposures before you have to do a six minute download. It does work with the F3. I don't know what the 'continous shooting fps' is. And, the light sensitive area is less than full gate -you're provided with a 'ground glass' format decal to compose with. It's about the dimention of 'TV Safe.' Is that a Kinkle Bar term?

I work with a photographer that uses digital because the work goes strait to the magazines to be printed. Makes sense to me. I like the manipulation that is possible with the photo software that is availible. But, I like the whole ceremony of the light meter and the intuition involved in the film process.

The Silicon Film version #2, which is the real commercial version will have about 4 megapix and enough sram for 64 shots.
It is true that reporters and magazine photogs use digital but for low light or studio work film is hard to beat. Also you can compensate with developers on film and enlargments that cannot be done by photoshop.
My problem is my investment in 35mm cameras and lenses, lights, filters and experience. I take good shots with digital cameras but I have never taken a great shot with one. Try taking a sunset directly into the sun with a digital camera.

Hi, I'm blind in one eye, now. 694me, you're right. I really like Peter Linquist(?)'s black and whites of Tatiana, and her friends, in the snow and wind. Linderson? Ledderhosen? Ledderhosen und Lace? It's in his book. Anyway, do you think thats Tri-X or HP6 or something slower. Look at the grain. The broad gray scale make me think it's something slower. I don't have the picture here and I can't remember the depth of field. His work ...is beautiful.

Also, check out the DonnaKaran Summer line as modeled by Mila Jovovitch and Jeremy(God make me that beautiful)Irons, shot in the Orient. Wow, like a movie in eight or nine photographs. Vogue, February or April, had the best selections of these photos. Gary Oldman was in a few from this 'fashion essay,'S.A. The lighting in these photograph is where it is at. It's all about the light. MOve into the light, please.

I think that I want my biography titled, "He Captured The Light -And Got Freaky Wi'd It."

If you have the fast lens (mine is f1.2) the Tri-x is OK in low light. If you use B&W then learn how to develop your own. With color if it is important find a professional color print firm that also develops film and tell him (never met an her in these labs) what effects you are trying to get.

Crackula, the title of your biography is very funny. Now, to answer your question about Peter, he used Agfa-pan in a medium format camera. He was in our hotel spa, this Friday afternoon. I mentioned your dilema -at least part of your dilema.

I share your facination with Mila. She is one of my celebrity clients. As for Mr. Irons, is it possible that you harbor some romantic feelings for him? Or, is it that you wish you were his Humbert character in the Lólita remake? LOL, I must say.