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Re: Do you still use an "obsolete" camera?
« Reply #240 on: June 11, 2017, 02:27:47 »
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I bought Vuescan which is a very useful and powerful software. It loads modern Coolscan Drivers which magically enables the Nikonscan software to work. I used Windows 7 Pro and now use clean install Windows 10 Pro.

Nikonscan still has the easiest DigitalICE implementation but I admit more and more I'm using Vuescan. It's a little hard to get used to but ends up being more powerful in the long run. I save files as dng raw and they can be used and manipulated any time including DigitalICE. The Coolscan is a bazillion times better in my hands than the mucking about with Epson flat scanners and focus issues.

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I liked my Minolta Dimage Scan Elite scanner a lot, but software became an issue with my Mac so I traded the scanner for an F3HP and 50mm f/1.4 ai, and the guy that got it used it just fine on his PC. We were both satisfied!  ;D

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Re: Do you still use an "obsolete" camera?
« Reply #241 on: June 11, 2017, 21:08:24 »
I'm just about to take my D300 to Inner Mongolia.
Does that count as Obsolete yet?

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Re: Do you still use an "obsolete" camera?
« Reply #242 on: June 11, 2017, 21:21:37 »
You pass with flying colours, Colin :D

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Re: Do you still use an "obsolete" camera?
« Reply #243 on: June 11, 2017, 22:32:57 »
Thanks!
(It was that or my smartphone).  ;)

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Re: Do you still use an "obsolete" camera?
« Reply #244 on: June 12, 2017, 00:17:45 »
Just did a photo assignment today using a D3 with 80-200 f2,8 AF-D. I spent the shoot wishing I had brought my 80-200 f4 Ai-S instead of the modern lens ;)
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Re: Do you still use an "obsolete" camera?
« Reply #245 on: June 12, 2017, 04:54:43 »
how is this for an obsolete camera :o :o :o

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Re: Do you still use an "obsolete" camera?
« Reply #246 on: June 12, 2017, 08:05:04 »
That was my first own camera :D

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Re: Do you still use an "obsolete" camera?
« Reply #247 on: June 12, 2017, 19:38:43 »
i only use obsolete camera's  ;D
Here an example

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Re: Do you still use an "obsolete" camera?
« Reply #248 on: June 12, 2017, 20:06:43 »
Looks brand new!  8)
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Re: Do you still use an "obsolete" camera?
« Reply #249 on: June 13, 2017, 00:01:57 »
Daily users, all of these

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Re: Do you still use an "obsolete" camera?
« Reply #250 on: June 13, 2017, 00:20:40 »
That's an impressive collection, Buddy!  :o
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Re: Do you still use an "obsolete" camera?
« Reply #251 on: June 13, 2017, 00:34:16 »
Beautiful equipment

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Re: Do you still use an "obsolete" camera?
« Reply #252 on: June 13, 2017, 02:29:08 »
Thank you both. I had the F (on the left) with me in Maastricht.

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Re: Do you still use an "obsolete" camera?
« Reply #253 on: June 13, 2017, 10:14:08 »
Just did a photo assignment today using a D3 with 80-200 f2,8 AF-D. I spent the shoot wishing I had brought my 80-200 f4 Ai-S instead of the modern lens ;)
There is a large sample variation with the 80-200/2.8 (apart from abused samples)  The latest 80-200/2.8 lenses (serial numbers higher than 850.000) are much better, probably due to coatings as well.  Also the  tripod foot handles pretty good and is stable in the hand giving extra comfort while shooting.

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Re: Do you still use an "obsolete" camera?
« Reply #254 on: October 24, 2017, 18:49:13 »
As for myself I think i will; probably use an obsolete camera all my career. My first "real" camera was a Graflex Speed Graphic in the early 80's. My father was an Air force photographer and felt it best that I learn the most rudimentary process'. Then I used his Retina IIIc when I really started clicking and felt I had a modicum of talent. Then I scraped enough together to get an M-3 Leica with a collapsable Summicron. I really never could get enough going money wise then to buy more lenses because of the cost. Then i got a Serviced Rolleiflex 3.5 that I still use and i went into Nikon with an F3 and then an 8008. finally able to buy a lens library, my cameras grew.  I use a d750 and I still shoot film in F and F2, and S2, but thats becoming rare. i wrote in this thread because I recently purchased a D1X and i have been having a Ball with it. I got some modern batteries and I shoot vintage glass on it but somehow for $85.00 it just seems right! Sad to think something built so well is useless. So I have made a pact with myself to exploit every capability this unit has. It came to me in almost mint condition and while i have attempted through EXIF to get the shutter count, I don't guess it really matters and from looking at it it can't be too high anyway. Its sort of paradox to my mirrorless Olympus cameras that are light in the field. While the camera is old tech I wonder if modern software doesn't compliment it to a degree. Capture NX-D still supports the 10 mp NEF interpolation.That surprised me. So Im off to capture the final gasp of Fall here in the Southeastern United States and the D1X will go along for the ride. A paperweight to some perhaps but I think ill keep her.