What if...

[SCone]

a camera manufacture were to design full-manual DSLR? No automatic anything, manual settings for WB, shutter, ISO, no video, no LCD, the works.....

If the processor, memory and controls were only there to capture & store the raw data, what would it be capable of doing?

[Concisus Cognatus]

My thinking is it would be capable of doing what any dslr camera can do. It would be entirely dependent on the skill level of the user, a somewhat scary thought when I think of my lack of proficiency with knowing all the technicals involved in setting up and taking a superior image.

[SCone]

Granted, but think of all the processing power that could be devoted to the photo. With so many pro-level photographers using full-manual mode, storage could be huge, & battery life could be expanded.

[JustAnotherGinger]

Hate me if you will....but....
I think it would cut down the amount of people, who buy a professional camera, and think they can start...say a wedding photography business....IMO

[Flores]

If your shooting RAW anyway, you don't want the image to be processed, so it's a matter of I/O and FPS. neither of which have much to do with processor.

so your not going to get anything 'extra'.

[duronboy]

I honestly think I would've learned how to get a proper exposure more quickly. I don't know how many times, even 5-years in, that I relied on the LCD for a proper exposure. Looking at the LCD, it's easy to think there's enough light, or that you're even over-exposed, when in fact you're a stop - stop and a half dark.

Now, manual focus would be nice, actually. If todays viewfinders and lenses were designed for it, I'd use it more often.

[brewercm]

Originally Posted by duronboy

Looking at the LCD, it's easy to think there's enough light, or that you're even over-exposed, when in fact you're a stop - stop and a half dark.

Give ma an "Amen Brother".

[auddii]

Originally Posted by duronboy

Now, manual focus would be nice, actually. If todays viewfinders and lenses were designed for it, I'd use it more often.

Another fantastic truth. I hate that in order for me to see if something is in focus clearly, I need to buy a new view finder (or apparently get better eyes).

[crazeazn]

its called a M9

[duronboy]

Originally Posted by crazeazn

its called a M9

Are you being serious? I've spent a LOT of money for cameras and lenses over the years, but I would still have to win the lottery to consider getting anything Leica. Theyve priced themselves into a cute little niche where only people with more money than sense own them.

[Flores]

Originally Posted by duronboy

Are you being serious? I've spent a LOT of money for cameras and lenses over the years, but I would still have to win the lottery to consider getting anything Leica. Theyve priced themselves into a cute little niche where only people with more money than sense own them.

maybe he was referring to the beratta? ;)

[smalltrees]

Originally Posted by duronboy

Looking at the LCD, it's easy to think there's enough light, or that you're even over-exposed, when in fact you're a stop - stop and a half dark.

trust your meter... it has only one purpose, and will be correct 95% of the time... the other 5% it is easy to correct, without looking at the LCD...

[crazeazn]

Originally Posted by duronboy

Are you being serious? I've spent a LOT of money for cameras and lenses over the years, but I would still have to win the lottery to consider getting anything Leica. Theyve priced themselves into a cute little niche where only people with more money than sense own them.

dead serious. thats the niche they have carved for themselves.

[crazeazn]

and use your histogram?

[groovyone]

MF on a Leica is amazing. You just have to remember to mind your frame lines.

More money then sense? I strongly disagree.