I don't digitize any film (myself), but that's basically what I do... Slides go on the lightbox and sent out for high-end scanning and printing and B&W is done in my darkroom.
I personally think all the added BS in modern cameras slows me down more... There are times when digital does win pretty much no matter what(fast turnaround). For someone who knows and has a good understanding of composition, focusing with MF lenses and screens, and the exposure balance, it all seems unnecessary, and adds to weight, bulk, and shorter battery life. Not saying it's going to happen, but I really would like something like that. Make it have an easily replaceable shutter mechanism, and with nothing else to fail, as long as it has a solid sensor (megapixel wars are BS, too, a good image is a good image no matter what) and solid body, it should last much longer than any current offering.
They really don't build things like they used to. I highly doubt any current DSLRs are going to be functioning 50 years down the road... unlike cameras from 50 years ago.
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Originally posted by fuent104 I think the idea is a good one, and it could work, if the image quality were exceptional and the price was right. After all, nobody bitches about the lack of auto focus on Leica cameras. At least part of the demand for the Sony A7r (or whichever is the full frame model) seems to be due to the fact that people can use adapted lenses, many of which they are focusing manually. And that camera is not cheap.
Actually, I just looked it up (I don't really follow the market). $1,700 for a FF camera that can use cheap and fantastic lenses is actually quite a bargain. I, and many others, would still prefer a real focusing screen, though...
Actually, I've considered a couple AF primes, with viewfinders, on a K-01, with the rear LCD disabled, for this purpose.... Really wish that thing was weather sealed. Not sure of the battery life of it without the LCD on is, but I'm sure it's significantly longer.