I checked my compact P&S, a Samsung D830 that has a manual.... a limited one, too limited.
On the other hand a compact DSLR could do.
I have an Olympus E410 (now E450) that has full manual, WB in Kelvin and a lens range that goes beyont that of most 4x5 sets in a relative small package.
I am thinking of an Olympus E450 with 9-18mm and 14-42mm that would give 54-250mm on 4x5 and would cost around $ 1000,- as a set.
Having said that: a small screen on the back of any digital camera is no match to the old Polaroid, (it is less than half a 4x5 ) but it can be a help under circumstances.
A better way would be hooking the DSLR to a small laptop to get a better indication of the final shot on LF, but it would be like putting a studio envoirement on location.
Will it replace a lightmeter and a color temperature meter ?
It can, but it will be quite cumbersome: I did it the other way around some weeks ago where I used my light and color temp meter to set-up the digi DSLR properly for product shots that were needed, so the answer is basicly NO, not for me anyway.
I have to try this when I am back in Holland again with my beloved 4x5 and 8x10.
Peter
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