Glenn Glasser was kind enough to share his camera porn with me today. Here are his fantasies, both small and large.
First, the Samsung point-and-shoot. Info:
Samsung is indeed cranking out a 14.7-megapixel point-and-shoot, but the US name will be TL34HD. While it's hard to say if nearly 15-megapixels in a shooter this size is overkill (though signs are pointing to "yes"), users will also find a Schneider lens with a 28mm wide-angle focal length and 3.6x optical zoom to complement the 3-inch VGA monitor around back. Furthermore, the cam features a 720p movie mode at 30fps, and you'll likely be thrilled to know that the movie stabilizer and optical zoom can be used while logging clips.
Available in September for $329.95.
Next, an 8x10 from Kipp Wettstein:
This 8x10 is a portable, wide-angle camera using a molded carbon fiber cone attached to a body plate machined from a solid block of aircraft aluminum. In the pursuit of freedom from optical distortion, I didn't compromise weight on the lens. It's a schneider 165mm super angulon and at four pounds, its weight nearly matches that of the camera body. This camera pushes the limit of hand-held practicality but I designed it for myself as a simple, compact but capable camera to be used on a tripod in the field. It focuses by use of a screw-assisted sliding mechanism that keeps the lens steady down to a minimum distance of seven feet. It fits comfortably with two film holders in its custom shoulder bag.
sigh.
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I have wanted one of the hand-held 4x5's like Schoeller has forever...
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http://www.popphoto.com/howto/2338/build-your-own-4x5-point-and-shoot.html
I knew the guy who made it was working on an 8x10 but hand not seen it yet.
I don't however like the price tag...
I knew a guy who put a super-agulon on a Crown Graphic, it was pretty nice, but a constant apeture with discs you had to insert to change it.
That is a pretty intense point and shoot. 14.7 and 720p... sheesh. For being that beefy the price doesn't seem to insane. Might just need to add it to the wishlist when it goes on amazon.
But - does the Samsung shoot raw?
I'm still suspicious about the ultra-small sensor cameras as some of the photos I've seen that have come out of them have been crrrrra....er.... you know. But, I've seen some good stuff come out of those little critters too.
It'll be interesting to see the reviews when it's released - a small carry-around like that is definitely on my wants-list.
Kendal
Re: 8x10 Portable
Wow, I have a Sinar Handy Cam at work that is indeed handy for quick field shots when no movements are required. But, wow an 8x10!
The arm veins in that shot with the 8x10 are insane. Have a sandwich or two!
great handcam 8by10 , lucky you !
ages ago, when i was managing a pro AV company as a young new photographer, i used to get to take the Sinar 8 by 10 home to play with. i never recovered over how incredible a transparency of a product shot looked like. not even my 2 1/4 off an SLX could satisfy me after that.
but when i look at my wallet to find enough to buy the film , i woke up from my daydream LOL.