quik3d Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 What is the best digital camera to use for composite work (3d) I will be printing on 11X17 and higher size. I have a project that is outdoors, basically a fishing dock, that needs to be 3d modeled and photocomposited in. Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Vestal Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 I use 2 formats 1. Nikon 4500 great camera, great price 2. Nikon 35MM Film, have the film exposed at an 24hr photo place, then scan film with my epson1640 scanner. I use film method when output is bigger than 11x17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbr Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 I have a Nikon 5000 that is pretty nice. Great picture quality. 5.24 mp, prices have dropped significantly since I bought it. I feel it's the best at that price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergio rocha Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 well, i surelly advice you to get at least 5mgpx. For the best quality/price i choosed minolta dimage 7i that ables you to get RAW files (that you can turn to beautiful hi-res hdri) and supports the ibm microdrive.I think that its the best aproach to the digital slr´s and it has great lens for architecture (16layers - 28-200mm). For photomontaging i always use hdri nowardays because it´s the quickest and accurate way to do it, and you wont get good results with hdris found on the web,You´ll need hi-res hdri´s of the site to get clean lights and sharp reflexions. I only have good things to say about this camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRAT Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 lol, you dont need to spend a fortune on the best cameras to get the best montages. i often use my cheap £30 ($50) compact 35mm manual camera. some of our office's best montages have, and still get created like this. as long as ur scanner is of good enough standard for top not scanning you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd radcliffe Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Check out: www.dpreview.com for extensive reviews of all digital cameras. My money is still on good old 35mm or mediam format and for realy lush photos you cant beat a large format with a good drum scan. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfraRed Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 I've got a coolpix 4500 which is excellent for people, cars, grass, textures - individual elements but, will not really provide background images that will stand up to close scrutiny. Otherwise, use an slr and scan the photos at higher resolutions. N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergio rocha Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 Originally posted by STRAT: lol, you dont need to spend a fortune on the best cameras to get the best montages.lol, it depends on the time you want to spend in it. My work hours are spent as an architect so my viz must be very quick. The great advantage of workin with digital slr´s is the 48bit(16bit perchanel) format that allows you to get hdris. Anyone with little experience with hdri understands that it´s not possible to light hi scale models such as architecture with small images. I surelly could display here a lot of advantages of the slr´s (i still use my nikon fm) but i think "quality" is enough. When i print "them" i see the diference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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