tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post4636592506787958628..comments2024-03-25T01:15:29.263-07:00Comments on The Photographic World of Drew Gardner: Why the Nikon D800 is not a medium format competitorAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10359795436606745114noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-49293639185012641692013-12-28T08:26:01.152-08:002013-12-28T08:26:01.152-08:00مزيكا فور واى
thanx<a href="http://www.mazika4way.com/" rel="nofollow">مزيكا فور واى</a><br /><br />thanxgharip gadallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02996152878613152876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-32927864236921295042013-07-14T09:58:53.183-07:002013-07-14T09:58:53.183-07:00Win a Nikon D800 or Canon 5D Mark III
Enter in the...Win a Nikon D800 or Canon 5D Mark III<br />Enter in the Draw <a href="http://bit.ly/17cfRxE" rel="nofollow">here</a>:<br />http://bit.ly/17cfRxE<br />Do it fast before the Deadline HitsRana Hamzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04233962435124478142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-71689389656412358092012-06-30T22:07:14.794-07:002012-06-30T22:07:14.794-07:00Well I do concur. I have the Hasselblad H3dII 50 a...Well I do concur. I have the Hasselblad H3dII 50 and it is much better than the Nikon in regards to IQ. I should say that I found similar AF issues when I had the Mamiya 645 ADFII as some are mentioning. The Hassy is so much better in that area. That is a calibration issue though and not an inherent shortcoming of the MF. I acutually get MORE DOF with my H3DII-50 than the D800. I attribute it to far superior lens in the system.<br /><br />The D800 is far far ahead of anything that Canon is making with regards to shadow noise and truly is knocking at the door of MF though.<br /><br />If you really want to see DOF try a Digitar or Digiron lens on an Alpa 12. I bought one instantly. Remember that a sharper more resolving lens has a smaller circle of confusion and will give more useable DOF.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13825870389358697997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-28882398632444909372012-05-03T12:22:51.277-07:002012-05-03T12:22:51.277-07:00I have a Phaseone camera with a P40+ and all the L...I have a Phaseone camera with a P40+ and all the LS lenses. I'm getting tired of holding it as it is so heavy with the air grip that I need to I dont run out of batteries all the time. <br /><br />The DOF is terrible, I have to shoot at f8 to make sure people are in focus. With my Canon I can shoot at 1.4 and the background is nice and blurry and the auto focus makes sure the face in the focus. With the LS lenses if I open them up all the way most of the shots are blurry. I shoot models not still life so they do tend to move. If someone is in Paris and they wat to buy a full Phase one set up still under warranty let me know, I'm ready to go back to 35mm.Taki Bibelashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785592309583467848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-23876237072642592092012-04-11T03:48:03.430-07:002012-04-11T03:48:03.430-07:00The announcement of such a camera like the D800 is...The announcement of such a camera like the D800 is IMHO a great thing for the industry. Phase1 gear has been overpriced and now a similar offering (at least in MP) for a fraction of the cost Im hoping will mean P1 will lift their game further.<br /><br />I had an IQ160 for the past week with the P1 645DF body and 4 lenses (28/4.5, 55/2.8 LS, 80/2.8 LS and 110/2.8 LS)<br /><br />Yes the file quality is insane, but what let the whole experience down for me was the completely rubbish AF performance of the 645 body. Its completely horrible. I reverted to manually focusing most of my shots, especially when they were f4.5 and shallower. And that was still an unpleasant experience with 80mm+ and f4 and under.<br /><br />The 645DF body is somewhat dated now. It is really due for a new replacement. If they could package some actual decent AF performance into it I would serious look at getting an IQ outfit. <br /><br />Its no wonder a lot of landscape photographers use 3rd party bodies like the cambo, alfas and horseman brand.<br /><br />When my sub $4k dslr focuses better and I get far more infocus shots I don't care how much megapixels it doesn't have, you can't refocus an out of focus shot. <br /><br />Im hoping mounting the IQ160 or the IQ180 on the hasselblad H4X will be somewhat less disappointing. The hassy's true focus sounds promising for the style of fashion and portraits that I shoot.<br /><br />MFDB is not there yet. I believe DSLR's are pushing close to where they have been comfortably sitting for a while. Hopefully it means further evolution. Then its wins all round. (except for our bank accounts)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700852470323097541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-76879617706964410702012-02-20T00:34:43.825-08:002012-02-20T00:34:43.825-08:00Dear Ahmed,
As has been said many times before, i...Dear Ahmed,<br /><br />As has been said many times before, it is just a camera.<br /><br />It is a dumb and inanimate object.<br /><br />Go and create something stunning and different with you new camera.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />DrewAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359795436606745114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-74734663052950160662012-02-19T23:25:30.522-08:002012-02-19T23:25:30.522-08:00well.. I need some thing small .. fast.. with the ...well.. I need some thing small .. fast.. with the ultimate quality.. but unfortunately I can only afford the d800.. even if I can afford a medium format camera I think I wouldn't get one.. I'm feeling guilty already for ordering the d800 :DAhmed Behiryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157595596368139014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-69351241613320412912012-02-19T23:11:31.390-08:002012-02-19T23:11:31.390-08:00Dear Ahmed,
Thanks for your comment
I have not ...Dear Ahmed,<br /><br />Thanks for your comment<br /><br /><br />I have not shot with a D800 (but I am keen to)<br /><br />My experience of having shot on both is that you can seem to get close in some circumstances but in final analysis a DSLR will never be a Medium format camera and a Medium Format Camera will never be a DSLR ( though I do seem to recall Hasselblad somewhat misguidedly referring to the H3D as a DSLR in an ad campaign...)<br /><br />If you need something small, light and fast then the DSLR is the right tool for the job.<br /><br />If you seek ultimate quality Medium Format is the way to go.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />DrewAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359795436606745114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-10217748491411912882012-02-19T22:58:17.895-08:002012-02-19T22:58:17.895-08:00well.. the d800 is defintly not a medium format co...well.. the d800 is defintly not a medium format competitor.. but wouldn't the built in HDR function in D800 make the gap a little bit smaller regarding the dynamic range?<br />As for the depth of field.. as you said.. it's physics.. but since the DOF is the sum of the sensor size and the focal length and the aperture together (isn't it?) .. isn't it possible to compensate for the size of the sensor in the d800 with higher focal length and lower apertures?<br /><br />I'm just wondering..Ahmed Behiryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157595596368139014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-60702271679715576182012-02-16T05:47:07.569-08:002012-02-16T05:47:07.569-08:00I still think a D800 will be more of a medium form...I still think a D800 will be more of a medium format companion moreso than a competitor, you know, the whole right tool for the right job bit...<br /><br />some other points that I think won't put it on the same level that I still haven't seen mentioned.<br /><br />The files...and this is one of the bits of magic of DMF's...is there leeway in post processing abuse. There's so much latitude in the files for adjustment that you just can't imagine until you work with them yourself. Files from 35mm systems just don't have enough and they just start to fall apart when you really push them. It's crazy how much headroom you have in raws from MF backs. It's not just a matter of sensor size though, it's a combination of the entire capture path from the glass to the sensor to the ADC and so on that all add up that 35 is just lacking all around.<br /><br />I don't say that to criticize 35, it's just different. Not looking for a D800 myself but if it just fell in my hands, I'd still shoot the hell out of it happily.<br /><br />one thing about DMF lately that's been bugging me also with their megapixel wars, it seems even DMF is loosing it's own magic that made it special as resolution gets higher. Yeah, high resolution is great and all for those that need to print big but as it gets higher it looses it's depth and starts to look as flat and boring just as it's smaller sensored brethren.<br /><br />There's a certain magical look that the larger sensored, larger pixel images had that are just gone after we've exceeded around 33mp or 7.2 micron pixels and smaller. Images from 80mp just don't seem to have that 3d'ish look that the 21-33ish mp images have that first drew the ahh and amazement of DMF backs....MG Imageryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05965332721999038162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-21986517287152613672012-02-15T11:38:17.456-08:002012-02-15T11:38:17.456-08:00Hi Gurvitch,
Thank you for your considered and el...Hi Gurvitch,<br /><br />Thank you for your considered and eloquent comment.<br /><br />I really could not agree with you more.<br /><br />As I have said many, many times before on this blog, it is just a camera, it,s what you do with it, not the name on the top plate.<br /><br />The point of the post was merely to point out that a 36MP dslr was never going to be in the same league as Phase One.<br /><br />Do you need to buy one? No, it is just a camera.<br /><br />I'm a big believer in 'Horses for courses' the dslr is the tool for many jobs that I shoot.<br /><br />But when I need the sheer quality AND I have the luxury of choice the Phase wins the day.<br /><br />I liked Jadufy007's comment of being a recovering audiophile, and I get where he is coming from.<br /><br />But when you need MF. you need MF and there is no substitute.<br /><br />I have been prepping 14 images which are going to be printed for my 'Olympians' exhibition today.<br /><br />13 were shot on my Phase.<br /><br />1 was shot on a dslr with SUPERB glass.<br /><br />The gap between the them was not small.<br /><br />I was simply staggered, really.<br /><br />I will be talking about this at Focus.<br /><br />Thanks for contributing to the debate, which will run and run.....<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />DrewAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359795436606745114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-1129539290559161612012-02-15T11:08:17.085-08:002012-02-15T11:08:17.085-08:00Gurvitch... well said, well said!Gurvitch... well said, well said!jadufy007https://www.blogger.com/profile/05053677895161009045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-50771642582443453862012-02-15T07:12:36.548-08:002012-02-15T07:12:36.548-08:00This is directed for both you and many of the resp...This is directed for both you and many of the responders to this interesting article. The fundamental flaw with this type of thinking Drew is that it is based on the premise that the camera is the most important tool in the artists kit, whereas the artistic vision is. Whether it's Lou Manna using a 5mp Olympus, Maya Deren using 16mm Bolex, Or a photographer today using an "amateur" dx format dslr, the success of the image (still or moving) has so much more to do with the photographer and his/her team than it has to do with the format and brand of his/her gear.<br /><br />MF won't be replaced simply because it's another format, not because it is better. It is a fantastic format both digitally and in film, but it is just that. So is 35mm. Photography is painting with light and you're basically comparing pastels, oils and acrylics to each other as if choosing one medium can ever be superior to another. It is a different look, like polaroid. When Phase One or Nikon designs a lens and system, they are actually designing it to create an effect, a certain type of sharpness/creaminess/bokeh, not to show greater truth. In the end a camera is a kaleidoscope anyway and we are bending and twisting the light and translating it through a digital sensor, so there is no truth anyway except our perspectives. So each photographer chooses the setup they prefer that aids them in expressing their perspective most efficiently. <br /><br />The idea that because there is a larger sensor, that a better image is delivered is a fallacy because in the end we all put our eye in that viewfinder and compose the best image for whatever sensor we use. <br /><br />There are things each style of camera excels at and falls short of whether it's resolution, iso, lens quality at each mm, etc. As a Nikon dslr and Hasselblad film owner, it frustrates me that in this competition to be a better photographer, people brandish their insecurity when they hide behind their fantastic toolkit. Is it to justify our investments? Jeez, I'd love to have the top of the line camera in every format out there and I would use them differently but I wouldn't be scared of changing up what style of photography I'd use each format with.<br /><br />As much as those of us hate to admit, there are artists out there making great images with their iPhones and point and shoots -- images with great artistic integrity. There's nothing wrong with that. <br /><br />A good driver can beat out a Maserati with a Mustang on any given day. <br /><br />The camera is a fantastic tool and at this point the main companies are all doing amazing things to make it easier for us artists to produce better images. Drew is right that nothing will replace MF, but that isn't a knock on any other camera, it's just because there is a market of artists that like the MF. This new Nikon has me drooling, but I don't think that I will automatically be a better photographer with it. Nor do I think simply owning an IQ180 and watching training videos will make me a better photographer.<br /><br />These last few weeks Canon and Nikon users have been chattering about how good/bad products are that haven't even been shipped yet. Have you ever seen the format, brand and model listed next to a photograph in the gallery (if so how frequently)? Have you ever seen the format, brand and model of the camera used next to an ad in a magazine or on a billboard? How many of us even use our camera's format, brand, or model on our websites? <br /><br />Point is again that those things don't matter -- the end result does. Let's all go paint some light and stop worrying about what type of paint our neighbor uses!gurvitch imageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641281615592021306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-15263191338938083602012-02-15T01:31:36.212-08:002012-02-15T01:31:36.212-08:00hi Iden,
I hope you enjoy it.
In my opinion if y...hi Iden,<br /><br />I hope you enjoy it.<br /><br />In my opinion if you want t get the best out of your rental shoot tethered.<br /><br />Oh, and watch your focus.....<br /><br />regards<br /><br />DrewAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359795436606745114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-62779958012416465712012-02-14T16:34:26.409-08:002012-02-14T16:34:26.409-08:00You are a teacher. Not content to just talk, I hav...You are a teacher. Not content to just talk, I have booked my first shoot with a Phase system for April. It's in an edgy old factory with a dancer. I shall report to you on my results. Looking forward to giving the system a run, probably a 30+ back.Iden Pierce Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519536638302550766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-73336406948312541742012-02-14T04:07:15.540-08:002012-02-14T04:07:15.540-08:00Drew... show me numbers.
How much did your bus...Drew... show me numbers. <br /><br />How much did your business increase by investing and shooting in Phase One. <br /><br />We can pixel peep all day long, but the MF will win. There, end of comparison. Advanced Amateurs will want it. Pros will have to justify it, which is the bulk of the market for MF, at this price. <br /><br />To me the MF is a Nascar race car compared to a D800E as a turbo charged sports car. In a Nascar race car, you cannot turn your head much because you are buckled in for safety regulations, but does it go, meant to be in an oval raceway. Then, in the sports car turbo charged to run fast, you can do much much more than just go in a straightaway and as fast. In short, I like the ability to do a lot and for less. <br /><br />Simply put. I take the D3s/x with me everywhere I can. The MF I will not. <br /><br />Everyone seems to be content to compare the camera systems. But, compare the business. If adding another (MF) to my system that is already making money, is going to make the return. Then, I think anyone will go to the investment. <br /><br />The best camera is the one with you. <br />The best photograph is the one you were able to take. <br />The best photographer is the one that shoots it. <br /><br />VanUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14109861749557778012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-27275793929465780762012-02-14T02:09:15.951-08:002012-02-14T02:09:15.951-08:00Hi,
Been looking at MF for a while now, and I agr...Hi,<br /><br />Been looking at MF for a while now, and I agree Phase One seem to be ahead in that game. But as a pro who only shoots magazine/book for about 30% of my work I can't justify full retail, so I'm hunting at the low 2nd hand end. <br />I am also buying a D800. One does not replace the other.mtnzlondonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11150875526541773200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-37480182786138750962012-02-14T00:33:55.441-08:002012-02-14T00:33:55.441-08:00Thanks Drew!
I think it's a valid point for t...Thanks Drew!<br /><br />I think it's a valid point for the potential 35mm users that are considering the investment into medium format systems.<br /><br />Depending on the area of industry in which we operate, If entry level Phase One gear can out live the average life expectancy of a top end 35mm dslr (3 years max on moderate use), then the larger price tags can be far more financially viable.<br /><br />All relevant for those who would buy 2 D800's, for basic commercial purposes isn'nit?<br /><br />T.Tomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07101099485365855970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-73650690082580550652012-02-13T23:43:37.554-08:002012-02-13T23:43:37.554-08:00Hi Tomas,
I have had a very good experience with ...Hi Tomas,<br /><br />I have had a very good experience with my Phase One<br /><br />Never been to the menders.<br /><br />The backs are super reliable in my experience.<br /><br />I have had no issues with the camera's or lenses either.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />DrewAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359795436606745114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-15229254005105930362012-02-13T23:21:16.647-08:002012-02-13T23:21:16.647-08:00Hi Drew,
Very interesting post and definitely an ...Hi Drew,<br /><br />Very interesting post and definitely an eye/brain opener.<br /><br />There's plenty of talk about resolution, image quality and price tags but what about maintenance and support in relation to price?<br /><br />Based on experience, top end Nikon bodies with 2 years of moderate to heavy use without a fairly extensive repair is unrealistic. <br /><br />If I were to add the cost of the camera body along with the repairs over the last 3 years, I wouldn't be too far off the initial investment into medium format.<br /><br />Phase One on the other hand suggest that a decade of use is not uncommon.<br /><br />If that holds truth, then the price points raised earlier in the comments above needs different perspective.<br /><br />IQ aside, a D800 is a cheaper system initially, but long term, say over 3 to 6 years, is it really?<br /><br />What volume of repairs, (if any), is one likely to encounter within 3 years with a Phase One system?<br /><br />It would be interesting to hear your experiences.<br /><br />Cheers in advance<br /><br />T.Tomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07101099485365855970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-70425645437526490312012-02-13T17:10:13.852-08:002012-02-13T17:10:13.852-08:00I shoot with a Nikon D3x. I have a decent amount ...I shoot with a Nikon D3x. I have a decent amount of experience with MFD and this whole 1DsmkIII is "appalling", 35mm in comparison will make you "weep" is absurdly over the top.<br /><br />Maybe I should link to a massive scan of a 8x10 LF shot and say that MFD is an utter waste of time and disgusting to look at in comparison. Why do you guys even bother shooting?!<br /><br />Pretty unreasonable perspective...no?<br />What we consume defines us now? <br /><br />I'm gonna go shoot.jadufy007https://www.blogger.com/profile/05053677895161009045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-68218508545735687202012-02-13T15:22:21.646-08:002012-02-13T15:22:21.646-08:00Hi Drew,
Thank you for the sanity check, I became...Hi Drew,<br /><br />Thank you for the sanity check, I became irritated with the 35mm frame years ago, and really lusted for 6x7 or 6x4.5. I thought I was mad, but I suppose I'm not! I find the 35mm restrictive and does not inspire my creativity.<br /><br />Whilst the current medium format cameras are great... we're still only at 6x4.5. When if ever will we see a full-frame 6x7 digital back? wouldn't that be even more amazing? I don't like the SLR-aspect of current systems, and I always preferred the idea of using a Mamiya RZ67 over anything else... not that I'm likely to ever get the chance to! I can barely afford the -old- Canon 5D, nevermind my own medium format system.<br /><br />As to the quality of digital medium format vs DSLR's, I work in the Aerial Laser Surveying industry and we use a camera system which uses the P65+ back and it is utterly stunning. Just a few years ago we were using the 1Ds MK III and it was appalling, but then are needs are quite different to most. Also, attaching these things to helicopters like we do really shows just how tough they are! we've only broke one so far, not too bad going really.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Adamleedsonwheelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16389983571005044271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-65591492439117728312012-02-13T12:20:45.999-08:002012-02-13T12:20:45.999-08:00I am baffled as to why Nikon should decide to shoe...I am baffled as to why Nikon should decide to shoehorn 36 million pixels on to a 35mm sized sensor when their new flagship Pro offering has just 16.2Mp and the equivalent new Canon 18. I can only conclude that they see a market for the pixel obsessed. <br /><br />This debate about cost of D800 v MF is facile. Medium format costs more end of discussion. Every aspect of the MF business model is different. If you want to understand why just go hire a PhaseOne or Hasselblad for the weekend and shoot alongside your usual DSLR, the difference will make you weep. Yes it will cost you a whole lot more and no you probably can't justify it but your clients will love you for the improvement in quality. You may even find you can charge more. <br /><br />Now this nonsense about MF ergonomics, there's nothing wrong with the layout of the buttons on a H4, once you know where they are. It's like moving from Nikon to Canon, BMW to Merc - it's the same functions only slightly different layout. <br /><br />One thing that has only been mentioned in passing is the developments by PhaseOne. I am particularly impressed with the Capture One concept of controlling the camera from an iPad wirelessly and seeing the results on the screen. I believe you can get live view with the right backs - how cool would that be?<br /><br />if you have the new vertical grip firing your Profoto lights no longer requires an external transmitter, it's built in and the Profoto triggers will work with pretty much any flash you can plug a sync lead into. No one else is doing this so Thank you PhaseOne. And before you say Profoto cost an arm and a leg yes they do and for a very good reason. They're excellent.Murray Laidlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05845624849684467816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-37967033228794716202012-02-13T12:07:27.739-08:002012-02-13T12:07:27.739-08:00I'd like to address your comments about the D8...I'd like to address your comments about the D800 being a MF competitor if I may. I would say that it CAN be a competitor depending on one's needs. Now I've been a fan of MF since putting my hands on a Pentax 67 back in the early 90s, and have recently been shopping a Pentax 645 or the Mamiya. That said, let me take your points in turn:<br /><br />1. Sensor size goes to MF. Period. Always has. If shallow DOF is your thing, MF is great. If deeper DOF is desired, things get a bit more tricky.<br /><br />2. The dynamic range on DSLRs is pretty good these days. And many will do HDR in camera. This is not something I've seen in MF camras so I'll call this a draw between the two.<br /><br />3. The 16bit color capture is a red herring to me. Yes, it's technically better. But neither print nor monitor viewing can really take advantage of it. Heck, the larger print places ask for sRGB JPEG files! If custom fine art prints are your thing, then maybe the 16bit capacity is important.<br /><br />4. Aspect ratio can be changed in camera. I do it in my D3s all the time. Actually I leave it a 4:5 since my most normal prints are 8x10s. Works beautifully, and I don't have to spend any time in post re-composing.<br /><br />5. Speed. Put the dial on the DSLR on the "S". Shoot single frames. Easy.<br /><br /><br />All this said, the SLR has always had a different mission than medium format, and the D800 doesn't change that. I can (and will) be shooting outdoor sports and even some indoor sports on my D800. The ability for me to crop nearly half my frame and still produce excellent 16x20 prints means that I don't have to buy that 600mm/F4 lens, and I can keep using my 300mm/2.8. That's $12k I get to keep in my pocket. <br /><br />The ability to use a slightly higer ISO setting and then have it look quite good when I shrink my 7000+ pixel wide fram to 3500 pixels is another benefit. Yes, MF would help here, but I'm not really thinking about carrying a 645 around a soccer field or at the baseball diamond.<br /><br />Again, we have to look at WHY we are holding the tools in our hand. In the studio, the medium format camera is terrific if you can afford it. The leaf shutter offers many advantages when mixing daylight and strobes. But for hobbyist, or multiple format shooters like me, buying into the $20k-$50k ecosystem of MF is simply out of reach.<br /><br />The D800 fills a niche slightly below that of real MF, but with some wonderful advantages as well.Perrone Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317366960406734964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644629870779379729.post-2818924655758632462012-02-13T11:15:08.859-08:002012-02-13T11:15:08.859-08:00@zwaagmw
What will Nikon, or Canon do for glass i...@zwaagmw<br /><br />What will Nikon, or Canon do for glass if they step up to that size sensor? Their current offerings really are not going to be able to handle the D800.<br /><br />Not sure the volume is there for either company to try and compete in the true MF market.Dave Keating Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708326801310729462noreply@blogger.com