digital camera capabilities / was Re: 1000+ old computer in

[Sridhar Ayengar]

Tony Duell wrote:
>>
>> On 27 May 2007, at 00:28, Tony Duell wrote:
>>> ...
>>> I've also yet to see a digital camera that comes close to the =20
>>> qualtiy of
>>> results from my film cameras. I am not talking about apparent =20
>>> sharpness,
>>> that can be tweaked. I am talking about detail in the image.
>> That suggests that either you haven't been looking very hard, or that =20
>> you're using medium-format film cameras with 6cm negatives.
> 
> Err no. I don;'t own a 6*6 camera (although I can borrow my father's). I 
> have a couple of _large format_ (5*4" sheet film) cameras. 

In any case there are some decent digital backs (decent as in full frame 
sensor) for 6x6 cameras.  They're not what I would call inexpensive, though.

Certainly not in the same price range as a decent medium format film back.

Peace...  Sridhar