 Erin R. Giove |
The New Kodak DCS Pro 14n I am a beginning photographer who has ambitions to go much further. My first and ONLY digital camera is an Easyshare DX4330 (Kodak), and I QUICKLY outgrew that once I discovered my joy of photography! I've never been one to pussy foot around when it comes to quality or money, and have been looking into the professional model digital cameras...room to grow! I started out at the Kodak site and discovered their new DCS Pro 14n. Although this is far MORE camera than I know what to do with at this point, I know I will learn and make full use of it. Which brings me to the million dollar question...most of the pro end cameras are well over $1,000 anyway, and this one retails anywhere from $2,600 (lowest) to over $4,000. There is a $1,000 rebate located on the Kodak website which would bring the total price down to about $1,600. What are your thoughts on this? Keep in mind, I fully intend to pursue photography and the sale of my photos!
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Laura Clay-Ballard |
Erin, I have the same question(s) as you. My 25 year old canon ae1 has seen better days and I am also pursuing a pro-career in photography. I have been reading up on the kodak dcspro14n; however, it seems as if most "pros" seem to lean toward Canon or Nikon (am I wrong in this assessment?) I would LOVE to hear some advise from the pro's due to the cost of going from film to digital in this next phase of my professional career.
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Kerry L. Walker |
Considering the fact that the Kodak camera takes either Canon or Nikon lenses, depending on which body you buy, it seems like it would be a good choice. However, I don't use digital so maybe some of the digital photographers could help you more.
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Andres Llopart |
From what I know, you really can’t go bad with most of the Digital SR that are in the market, but what you will learn in a near by future is that the most important investment you will do for you photo career is on the lenses quality for your camera body. You will find out the picture quality, in terms of color and sharpness, is more related to the lens than to the camera. The lenses also do not depreciate as much as the camera bodies… So I will say find out which brand has better and a good variety of lenses and put your money in there… The camera body that you will buy today for 1600 will cost half the price in two years, but your $1500 lens will likely have the same value after 5 or more years…
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Michael H. Cothran |
Erin - to my knowledge, this camera has been discontinued, as it had a lot of problems in its short lifespan. What you may be buying is a 'leftover.' Kodak recently upgraded and reintroduced the camera as the SLR/N and SLR/C, which will mount either Nikon or Canon lenses and peripherals respectively.
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Kerry L. Walker |
Andres, you beat me to it. I was about to post again and suggest that a beginner not go to the expense of the Kodak DCS Pro 14n. While I will not recommend either Canon or Nikon over the other, I would recommend the D70 over the Rebel. Either camera line will give you great lenses and a wide variety of lenses.
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Erin R. Giove |
Oh wow!! I thought this question was dead and gone since I posted it over a year ago! Hahaha...thanks everyone, for your advice. Just for the sake of conversation, I did not purchase the Kodak last year, and I've not heard much about it since it's "debut"....that would go along with the statement that it was discontinued. Some other financial obligations arose in my family, and a huge camera purchase took the back seat, so I'm stuck with my little Easyshare for now. I still take beautiful pictures that I frame in my house periodically, and even get lots of "ooh's" and "ahh's" from those who happen to notice. They'll never win competitions and I'm sure they'll never get published due to the excrutiatingly discerning "professional eye", but the vast majority of regular folks like me will never notice they were taken with a $300 digital camera. One day I will make the purchase when things aren't so crazy....I'm sure everyone's advice will change between now and then anyway. I'll be sure to come back and ask again for advice. One thing is certain....I won't be making a "beginner" purchase. If I'm going to spend the money, then I'll do it right the first time. I'd rather have room to grow than waste the money on a camera I wish I hadn't bought to begin with. That's a lesson I've learned many times over in several areas of my life....not just photography. I want a workhorse of a camera, not necessarily top of the line. I want one that's digital, versital, and more than that, user friendly. One that can just as easily provide professional shots as well as just beautiful personal photos that will never be sold or published. So there you have it...any recommendations based on what I've described would definately get filed away in my brain until my pocket starts to jingle a little more! Hahaha! (Hopefully later this year!) Thanks again!
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Laura Clay-Ballard |
Erin, you said "....I won't be making a "beginner" purchase. If I'm going to spend the money, then I'll do it right the first time. I'd rather have room to grow than waste the money on a camera I wish I hadn't bought to begin with. That's a lesson I've learned many times over in several areas of my life....not just photography. I want a workhorse of a camera, not necessarily top of the line. I want one that's digital, versital, and more than that, user friendly. One that can just as easily provide professional shots as well as just beautiful personal photos that will never be sold or published..." Well, that is my sentiment EXACTLY! I couldn't have said it any better! lol. The reason I brought up the kodak 14mpx camera was that the day I posted to this thread, Kodak sent me an email specifically spotlighting this camera. Based on everything you all have said, I think I will skip this one and look at others. Thanks so much for your input.
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