D800 vs Etch-a-Sketch

[Bryan Stephens]

I figured there were comparisons of the D800 to just about everything else out there, so why not the Etch-a-sketch

While the D800 wins hands down in MP count and color saturation, the Etch a sketch has great grey tones, and for the price, it cant be beat!!!!. I think the going rate is about $25 for one of these babies.

[Guy Mancuso]

I think I need to buy something. LOL

[Shashin]

You just don't know how to get the most out of your Etch-a-Sketch. It is not just about the pixels, but the grain structure. Nikon does not have a shake and erase function for the memory cards, which is a deal breaker.

[stephengilbert]

This doesn't belong here: the D800 is FF, and the Etch-a-Sketch is large format.

[Shashin]

Live view is so much better on an Etch-a-Sketch--I hate tiny screens.

[tashley]

I find the two control dials confusing

[Shashin]

When the Etch-aSketch has a touch screen, I will upgrade. Oh, wait. Isn't that called an iPad?

[yaya]

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[Jorgen Udvang]

I often get jaggies in diagonal lines with the Etch-a-Sketch. Is there something wrong with my RAW converter?

[Shashin]

The Etch-a-Sketch for all its dials does not have the organic feel of the good old-fashion slate.

[docmoore]

Originally Posted by yaya

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No way ... color with a poor deBayer ... nothing like the original and sure is nothing like Pan F developed in Pyro....


But it would be an improvement over all the Pixel peeping navel scratching that is goin on at the present over the D800(E).


Nice thread...needed that!

Bob

[Don Libby]

How does Etch A Sketch work in auto focus? Also is it as weather proof as they claim? I think we need a long term test to be certain....

[Bryan Stephens]

I'm still trying to figure out how to apply an LCC.

[Terry]

Originally Posted by Bryan Stephens

I'm still trying to figure out how to apply an LCC.

Carefully shake the corners.

[Don Libby]

Originally Posted by Terry

Carefully shake the corners.

Wasn't there a White Paper done about this method?

Trying to find the PDF or YouTube video now

Don


Just found out they're Face Book.

[Oren Grad]

Originally Posted by tashley

I find the two control dials confusing

The minimalist design is modeled after the Leica S2...

...except that the color scheme is modeled after the H4D Ferrari edition.

[Don Libby]

Can't find the viewfinder...

[Bob]

Dont sell short the resolution of an etch-a-sketch.
Images are formed by accumulations of microscopic aluminum particles.

I am sure that Stefan will be filling us in about future e-beam technology developments allowing control of each individual particle as a vast improvement over the two control dials.

The etch-a-sketch has the same minimalist attractiveness of the M-Monochrom which was Leica's result after years of trying to get color right.
-bob

[Zerimar]

better ergonomics than nikon for sure

[JohnW]

Originally Posted by Jorgen Udvang

I often get jaggies in diagonal lines with the Etch-a-Sketch. Is there something wrong with my RAW converter?

If you can stand being without it, you might send it in for calibration. I just had my Etch-a-Sketch tuned, and what a difference! It now draws beautifully.

John

[docmoore]

Originally Posted by Bob

accumulations of microscopic aluminum particles.

Non Ferrous?

Man, am I confused now.....


Bob

[Shashin]

Originally Posted by Terry

Carefully shake the corners.

But be careful with the swings and shifts...

[Shashin]

I could not give up the Etch-a-Sketch--I just love the DoF...

[Guy Mancuso]

Maybe I can sell it with a name like NoctiEtchy . Easy 10k or trade it for a S2. Oh wait I need 5 of them.

No no no I can than get 2 D800 and one E version. So what do you think is the better camera now.

I do have a thing for two round buttons and they twist.

[SergeiR]

How about resale value? You know.. If you want to upgrade yer Etch for Etch2?

[Oren Grad]

Originally Posted by Shashin

I could not give up the Etch-a-Sketch--I just love the DoF...

But default sharpening is a bit high...

[Shashin]

Originally Posted by Oren Grad

But default sharpening is a bit high...

But that makes it sharper in the corners than the D800...

[Oren Grad]

Originally Posted by Shashin

But that makes it sharper in the corners than the D800...

Aye, 'tis true. A distinctive strength of this very special imaging device.

[GrahamWelland]

Has anyone applied the new etchIt 1.01 firmware to address the lock up? My dealer suggested giving it a whack on the corner ...

[D&A]

Lets all try and be unbiased! The Etch-a-Sketch doesn't use Saphire glass, so in time most of their screens scratch badly. On the plus side, I bet no one has seen evidence of Moire' on any Etch-a-Sketch image. Live view is sort of full time with Etch-a-Sketch and it never needs external sources of energy to power it. Combine this with a price thousands less than D800's and Medium format and it's a no brainer which wins! Only thing missing is a USB port to download images.

Since it's a slate, shouldn't we be comparing it to the ipad instead? LOL!

Dave (D&A)

[Guy Mancuso]

Na Nikon and Phase are more fun to pick on but Hassy seems to have escaped the wrath of all this and they have nothing new . Go figure. Okay okay a regurgitated H body . Yippie do da

[danlindberg]

I've had a loaner and as nice as it draws I decided it wasn't for me. I couldn't figure out how to save a single image

[GrahamWelland]

Originally Posted by D&A

Only thing missing is a USB port to download images.

....

Dave (D&A)

That's what the D800 is used for - you capture with the etch a sketch because of its ultimate metallic mono look and shoot the etch a sketch image with your D800 for a high quality digital copy for photoshop etc.

[pophoto]

Etch-a-Sketch lens compatibility is poor at best. I can't tell my wife I want a new lens at any given moment. <walks away in disgust>

[dougpeterson]

Originally Posted by Oren Grad

But default sharpening is a bit high...

Novice mistake. The EaS renders a natively sharper image. I find with an EaS I barely need to apply any sharpening at all.

[Oren Grad]

Originally Posted by dougpeterson

Novice mistake. The EaS renders a natively sharper image. I find with an EaS I barely need to apply any sharpening at all.

[Oren Grad]

Originally Posted by D&A

The Etch-a-Sketch doesn't use Saphire glass, so in time most of their screens scratch badly.

You need the Giottos model SP-EaS Schott glass screen protector. As these are priced roughly proportionately to glass area, this will cost you only $289.95.

[Shashin]

Nikon lenses don't draw as nicely as the Etch-a-Sketch.

[Guy Mancuso]

You mean it's nicer than my 200 F2. Damn I want two of them.

[Guy Mancuso]

Nice looking. Love those knobs

Classic Etch A Sketch Magic Screen:Amazon:Toys & Games

[Guy Mancuso]

Heck comes in 645 format too. Lol


Always portable, the 6.25 x 4.5 inch screen is perfect for home or on the go.

[jlm]

damn thing needs a better AA filter, resolution be damned!

[Bob]

Medium format EaS is dead now due to the release of the more portable pocket edition.
Amazon.com: Pocket Etch A Sketch by Ohio Art: Toys & Games
I expect that soon all medium format EaS users will be throwing their previously top of the line trusted imaging tools to the side of the road.
-bob

[Don Libby]

This is all fine and good however hows the super long exposure time for one of these?

[Shashin]

The D800 does have less noise, especially when you shake it...

[Bob]

Originally Posted by Shashin

The D800 does have less noise, especially when you shake it...

with the D800's strap lugs, when you shake it, I think it is more noisy.

I hear that there are a lot of folks waiting for the DxO scores before making the jump.

-bob

[tsjanik]

You all are way behind; here's an image I took at a recent workshop.

[Bob]

Some really fine work here demonstrating the potential of the media
GV ART AND DESIGN - Original artwork and design
-bob

[Bob]

Originally Posted by tsjanik

You all are way behind; here's an image I took at a recent workshop.

Who makes the arca-style bracket for that?
In bright sun, you might find a compendium useful to prevent glare.
-bob

[Shashin]

Originally Posted by tsjanik

You all are way behind; here's an image I took at a recent workshop.

That is awesome! (Should be posted in the Behind the Scene thread.)

What RRS plate are you using for that. I think it would work better on an Arca Swiss Cube. Do you know if the iPhone adapter mount is available for the electronic viewfinder app?