Re: 58mm Noct; the only other lenses I have loved as much are the 15mm f/3.5 and 85mm f/1.4.

Re motor and strobe; agreed. :) They're excess baggage.

Re: 35mm f/1.4 and 300mm f/2.8; the 300 is a great lens. But I don't use it that much to want to carry it around. It's best used with a tripod.... :)

Nikon 300mm f/2.8 ED-IF Nikkor

Here's a link to an article that might help get you started:

http://www.gizmag.com/camera-sensor-size-guide/26684/

You are correct. Photography has a never-ending learning curve. If anyone ever thinks they know it all, they're misinformed. :)

Spend some time with Google. :) It is your friend. When you have explored the basics, you may be able to pose a question that has a definitive answer.

It merely shows the size relationships of different formats.

Density (I assume you mean number of pixels) would be specific to each manufacturers' sensor.

Too much is never enough..................

Jeremy, the singular piece of "film-only" gear listed is an F3/T body.

Should you have an answer to the question, kindly post it. :)

Anyone on this forum have experience with the Kodak 14nx SLR Camera? I am interested in using my collection of Nikon MF lenses.

I am down to 30 rolls of Superia 1600, checked to buy more and was shocked to find out it was discontinued and now costs $16 a roll.

So, if you have used the Kodak 14nx, please let me know about your trials and tribulations. I would be most grateful.

LOL Don't sweat the small shit. Camera gear selection is much more difficult.

It requires decisions based upon YOUR anticipated USE of the gear and your creative capabilities, which are known ONLY by you. :)

There are probably hundreds of OTHER folks who want feedback to THEIR posts. How many of those people complain, like you did above? :)

That may not be as effective as good answers to questions and/or good photos being posted. Those are the types of interactions which impress.

You might also consider creating subject titles that make folks WANT to read whatever you post. I see that others have pointed that out; I agree with them.

Rich, believe it or not, I have a rolling Pelican (1650) Case that holds a boatload of equipment. But, I've never actually used it to travel with. I bought it at B&H, when I lived in NY. Right now it's a pretty much a storage locker with wheels and a handle. :)

My current carry bag holds an FT3/T w/ MD-4 & MK1, 15mm f/3.5, 24mm f/2.0, 35mm f/1.4, 85mm f/1.4, SB-28 w/ AS-17, 16 AA cells and 2 rolls of Fujicolor Superia 1600 asa 36 exposure film and a small LED flashlight. The only thing I'd RATHER carry is a 58mm f/1.2 Noct, instead of the 35mm. I bought one in the 80's, new, for $1000. Unfortunately, it was stolen and I never replaced it. :( Today they just cost too damn much....

I'm considering leaving the motor, strobe and 24mm at home, if I can find a suitable belt pack to carry the two largest lenses and some film. The stripped-down body can hang around my neck with the 35mm attached.

I got through HS with a Yashica TLR and a Polaroid. I got through the USN with a Nikon FTn. Sometimes I think that too much equipment just gets in the way. I mean, how many times do you need a Perspective Control lens? Or a 300mm f/2.8 w/ a 2x extender? It may be nice to have, but you hardly EVER need a lot of the shit that gets collected over the years.....

It appears to look more like an obsession, than common sense, after a while. :)

The mind is a wonderful tool. :)

Making order out of chaos is one of its' specialties.

Thanks, Sue! Looks like a good number of folks from The Keystone State. I look to learn / re-learn from everyone. :)

I'm looking to reduce the size and weight of any carry bag. That will be an adventure!