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Why is everyone comparing Nikon cameras to Sony cameras?

Don’t they know Nikon is designing their sensor it’s only being made by Sony?

Why don’t they compare Hasselblad and Leica cameras to Kodak since Kodak is making sensors for them?
Edwin then why is the Pixel Density different Nikon D3X 2.8 MP/cm² and Sony A900 2.9 MP/cm²

Okay, they use different cameras, but what are those do they use anyway, and what is the most common camera used by these photographers?

My guess for the most common is Canon EOS 1Ds mk II or Nikon D2xs.

My guess is that some still use Hasselblad film cameras.
And maybe some use a 22/31/39 megapixel backs.

Those are just my guess, though.

Do they use lower than 10 megapixel cameras? Because if you print a 10 MP image at 300ppi, it will print at about 12×8 inches, which is about the size of a magazine page.

I think the ppi resolution fashion magazines use 300ppi (less than that, say 200 or 100 ppi, then it’s kinda pixelated).
Am I right?

Pls. indicate if you’re a fashion magazine photographer.

What made them so special that they could withstand cosmic radiation and the extreme temperature shifts between shadow and full sunlight while they were being used on the baldly exposed surface of the moon? I’ve read an interview with a Hasselblad spokesman where he mentions that although they were barely modified from the Earth bound versions, they each had a few coats of aluminum/silver paint (?)… but that doesn’t strike me as something which would offer a considerable degree of protection, or in fact virtually any protection whatsoever. Also it’s been stated by authorities that they used a “special emulsion” with the film… but as far as I can tell they’ve never ever said what—exactly—was so special about it.

So what was so special about it? Or is it a trade secret and therefore unavailable to the public? I just want a basic explanation that isn’t totally vague and useless in the vein of “Trust them, they’re experts.”

Anyone?
Hey Jason thanks very much for that… I’ll be back later on to ask a couple more questions but I must say I’m impressed with that detailed answer (and the fact you didn’t bash me/anyone in it)

They are so expensive and have a bad frame rate, I read somewhere it was 1 shot for 6 seconds. Are they for use mainly in Architectural photos and studio work? Just wondering.

Also, what camera do you have? Nikon D300

Hasselblad cameras were equipped with non-migratory lubricants as part of their EVA specifications. They were also protected with an anti-radiation outer coating. I bet they’d still work.

I saw a website that has prices for SLR cameras. The expensive one that I saw is the Hasselblad H3DII-50 which cost about $37,000… Is it really worth it to buy one??? I mean There’s Nikon’s D3x or canon’s EOS 1Ds Mark III camera for your job’s demands. And besides, 37k is REALLY enough to buy all the stuff you need, PLUS you can even start a studio of your own with that money.

http://clickherephotographytips.com/ The Hasselblad company is the worlds leading manufacturer of the highest quality Medium Format film cameras, actually; the family have been at the forefront of camera manufacturing since 1940.

 Surprisingly, the Hasselblad family was actually involved in the photographic industry from the year 1841 in the port city of Gothenburg in western Sweden.

 Hasselblad cameras are considered so reliable that they were selected to participate in the first moon landing in the 1960’s. The Hasselblad cameras continue to be used around the world by professional photographers and serious amateurs.

 The manufacturers of the Hasselblad camera and lens systems have truly taken a step into the 21^st Century by creating a digital version of their classic system that provides the same quality and reliability that professional photographers have come to expect and demand.

 The H3D-II is the 4th generation of the Hasselblad H-system, is the ultimate high-end DSLR camera system, providing all the advantages of a truly integrated DSLR to the large sensor format, enabling all photographic parameters to be optimized & resulting in an unsurpassed level of image quality.

 The H3D-II provides improved controls & functionality, better sensor cooling, a more intuitive user interface & a bright, 3″ display.

 When combined with the Hasselblad’s image processing software the H3D-II will set a standard for digital photographic quality.

 The H3D-II’s unprecedented interaction between the various system components combine with increased lens performance and an unprecedented level of image sharpness to outperform any professional digital camera system on the market today, delivering outstanding pixel resolution, better colors & improved detail rendering.

 The large format light channel provided by the H3D-II & the H System lenses enables the use of the largest image sensors currently available 48×36 mm – more than 2x the size of even the largest 35mm camera sensors. These sensors hold more & larger pixels, ensuring ultra sharp images without gradation break-ups in even the finest lit surfaces.

 The H3D-II combines the advanced digital communication & optimization of the best DSLRs with the quality & versatility of the Hasselblad system.

 The H3D-II represents a combination of decades of photographic expertise and a keen understanding of the requirements of today’s discerning photographer.

 Is this the camera for you?

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Dean.

http://www.clickherephotographytips.com The Sony HDR-FX7 3-CMOS is a very serious High definition Camcorder that will allow you to produce outstanding results with a little time and effort.

The great thing about HD video is that it has four times as many pixels when compared to that of standard definition, which results in the ability to deliver a much higher compression and almost unrealistic results – take time to look at the results as they are truly amazing.

The much improved and more powerful computer memory has the ability to handle the extra data and compression that serious Videographers expect and demand.

You will be able to shoot like a pro with the HDR-FX7 High Definition Handycam(R) camcorder. Imagine capturing amazing video and still images in high definition with the first HDV 1080i 3 CMOS sensor consumer-level camcorder and player in the world.

The three – 1/4″ ClearVID CMOS Sensors will provide stunning detail and precision, while a 20x Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Lens maintains image clarity. Many professional photographers are already aware of the extremely high quality lenses that the Carl Zeiss company manufacture, actually these lenses are used extensively with Hasselblad cameras.

Since the HDR-FX7 records video in high-definition, you can dual record still images at the same time. So no matter what the occasion, the HDR-FX7 is the perfect camcorder for the situation.

A Sony developed Real Time MPEG Encode/Decode system with reduced energy consumption and compact size to fit inside a personal camcorder. This provides efficient MPEG2 compression, and recording and playback of clear HD images at the same bit rate of the DV format, so that High Definition video can be recorded on the same cassettes as are used for MiniDV recording.

Now for a little more information about the superb Carl Zeiss lens…

From the authority in lens technology, the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens provides a high-quality 20x optical zoom which maintains image clarity and color while reducing glare and flare. Dual independent zoom and focus rings provide precise and detailed control over the amount of zoom and the overall focus of the image with just a turn of the rings.

Lens operation is fast, and allows intuitive framing when zooming, and finely detailed focusing is easy with the natural “feel” of the rings. The lens easily adjusts the amount of light entering the lens by adjusting exposure brightness (aperture) in accordance with the iris and gain.

In addition to this, the Iris control allows the volume of light to be adjusted (shutter speed and gain are adjustable). Sure, it is a little larger than your average video camera, then again it is a professional quality camera that you will find a pleasure to use and you will notice that it is a real attention seeking unit.

The  Sony HDR-FX7 3-CMOS camcorder will open up new opportunities for serious amateur and semi-professionals like yourselves to record videos suitable for play on larger widescreen HDTV sets, or on your small tube television set. Lets be realistic about this folks; the images from this camera deserve to be seen from a distance on a high quality television..

The video camera comes with a IEEE1394 iLink which will allow for almost idiot proof image transfer to a PC or Macintosh for professional editing applications. If you don’t know how to do it then ask any eight year old child for assistance…

I wish to invite you to have a look at the Sony HDR-FX7 3-CMOS yourself.

Sony HDR-FX7 3-CMOS Sensor HDV High-Definition Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom

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