Thanks for the info! That sounds great, especially for emulating Tri-X. And I won't have to build a darkroom! :)

Thank you, that sounds like an interesting option! :) I am following up on two bodies available in the next 24 hours. If I pull the trigger, I will post here.

Tom, thank you for sharing your real-world experience. It is really appreciated. :) The more I learn about the 14nx, the more I think it may be a real {if temporary) solution for me. I would, of course, desire to get a "real" Nikon FX body, eventually. I will just have to work within the 14x's limitations, until then.

I have previously looked at the vendors you suggested; it looks like they have no Kodak DSLR's in stock, let alone a 14nx. I plan to do my due diligence, roll the dice on eBay, and hope for the best. I'm batting 100% so far after almost 400 transactions there since 2002. I hope to avoid any pitfalls. :)

If the D2x had a full frame sensor, you would have a great suggestion. :) Sadly, it does not...

The 15mm f3/5 is one of my 3 or 4 most used lenses. Cropping is not for me. But that might be perfect for someone else. :)

:shock: I see that you may not fully comprehend the reason for the post. I'll try to elaborate...

I am looking at the 14nx because I have not paid $16 a roll... and do not wish to start doing so.

It appears that 20 rolls (developed and scanned) is about what an 14nx is going for. :)

The economics are reasonable; whether or not the 14nx is worthy of purchase is the only question.

My Nikon F bodies are a half-century old. They still work just fine, thank you. :)

Excellent link. I remember reading that and thinking, "I can't wait to buy a used one, someday."

Well, that day may be here. :roll: I just hoped that someone on UHH would express an opinion.

Yes, mature lenses and bodies do not lose their innate capabilities, even though improvements have been made to newer products.

My 50 year-old Nikon F bodies were "state of the art," at one time. They will still capture images that are limited only by film, lenses and imagination.

Now that film (unfortunately) appears to be altering the equation, the 14nx body may be a fiscally and technologically responsible solution. (For me!)

Strictly budget; I am retired and on a fixed income. If funds were unlimited, a D3x or D4 would be in my future.

There are decent 14nx's available at around $500, whereas the least expensive FX body, the D600, is almost four times that amount.

If it wasn't for the "sticker shock" of really fast film, I have just waited a little longer for a used Nikon FX body. $16/roll film woke me up.

LOL :) It was a great opportunity to post an old joke. But I digress.

The high prices and scarcity of really fast film has taken me to a point where a Nikon mount digital FX body is on my purchase horizon.

I am very happy with my lenses; it's the image capture process that has become problematic. Hence, my desire to go to a digital FX body and the need to seek knowledgable opinions on the Kodak 14nx.

"Boy"? You must have seen me in the shower when the water was cold. That said.......

Stephan, the film is discontinued. That means it's not being manufactured. That means that very few folks have it and it's out of date. B&H is where I bought my last bricks. That was several years back. I now realize that you did not follow your own "advice" as B&H DOESN'T HAVE ANY.

The 14b is Manual Focus; I'll assume you want Auto Focus for the D7000. If so, here's your 1.4 teleconverter, the TC-14E II:

From: http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/teleconverter/index5.htm#AFS :

"The TC-14E II 1.4x AF-S, AF-I Teleconverter is designed for use with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses* Full aperture metering with compatible cameras and Autofocusing is possible when used with D1, D1X, D1H, F5, F100, N80 and N65 AF SLR Cameras. * Recommended with the following AF-S Nikkor lenses: AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8D ED-IF, AF-S 300mm f/2.8D ED-IF (II), AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF, AF-S 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF (II), AF-S 500mm f/4D ED-IF (II) and AF-S 600mm f/4D ED-IF (II). The TC-14E II has the following basic specifications: Focal length : 1.4XLens Construction: 5 Elements in 5 Groups; Dimensions: 2.6 in. x 0.9 in.; Weight: Approx. 7.5 oz."

If you have questions about the TC, here are some answers: http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2129/AF-S-teleconverter-TC-14e-II.html#tab-ProductDetail-ProductTabs-Forum

Clif, you're most welcome.

I just joined a few days ago and find that some of the questions posted on UHH are really thought-provoking.

Since Google is my Friend, I have been learning as I go. :)

You are comparing pixels, rather than images. The article explains it all. :)

All things being equal (pixel-wise), the larger (physically) the sensor is; the better the image.