[MacDV] Digital SLRs

[Richard Brown]

> My (new) dream digital SLR:
>
>   + 14 Megapixel
>   + Full frame imager, 1:1 to 35mm frame
>     (critical for wide angle work, virtual reality)
>     [Note: this appears to be a major shortcoming of
>     the Sigma SD9]
>   + Foveon technology used in Sigma SD9
>   + Built-in GPS, location meta data in each image
>   + Canon or Nikon lenses, or comparable quality
>   + Lens line that includes a 15mm rectilinear lens,
>     or 14mm rectilinear, preferably.
>   + Firewire
>
> Danny Grizzle

I think both Nikon and Canon have a 15mm rectlinear. Being
a Nikon user since the original F, I can resoundingly recommend
the two zooms: 17-35mm AF-S Nikkor f/2.8 D and its companion, the
28-70mm AF-S Nikkor f/2.8 D, which have been proving tack
sharp on my Fuji Fine Pix Pro S1, sharper, even, than some of
my older AI Series primes. These two lenses have made location
work a lesser hassle than having to lug so many primes. With
the digital cameras like the S1, you do not want to change lenses
too often, as it is simply way too easy to get dust related artifacts
on the CCD, which are only visible when viewed on a computer
screen, which in turn means you do spend some time cleaning
the CCD as a preventive measure in the field, else suffer more
(unnecessary) work in Photoshop. This dust related problem
happens even when you're CAREFUL.