In the present technology re: digital photogrpahy and the availabilty of "35 mm 'format' digital cameras" having a range of 10-16 MP do we really need Medium Format Digital? or Medium to Large Format Digital backs?
Been staring at my 4x5 for the past 2 weeks and I've been considering a digital back for it.
2006-11-07 11:23:33 · 6 answers · asked by Low Pro 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
ABSOLUTELY!
A physically bigger sensor is a better sensor. What happens is that there must be a certain gap between the pixel sensors to allow for charge path and data path wiring. So to make a smaller sensor, they make the actual pixels smaller. Nowadays they are so small that they are running into the law of diminishing returns where the pixels are so small compared to the distance between them that there is larger and larger error in what the sensor sees.
MF/LF sensors do not have this problem and so produce a much higher quality image. Don't forget all the other pluses apply as well e.g. the ability to precisely position the lens on bellows to achieve optimal focus etc etc.
Notice that also there was an explosion from 3 MP to 16 MP and then it stopped? Again this law of diminishing returns. Whereas Hasselblad now as a massive 39 MP sensor. Yes the damn thing is expensive, but if your business supports the cost I would definitely get one.
The main thing that scares me about a $30K camera is whether I would make my money back before technology replaces it with something better that costs $300!
2006-11-07 14:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by teef_au 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consider it? Sure....if you have the money!
You could always wait a year or so, the price will probably come down, but that will always be true.
Have you tried the highest end 35mm dslr? Might be enough, maybe not. You will have to decide based on your application if the extra oomph of medium format digital is worth it.
2006-11-07 12:18:04 · answer #2 · answered by Ara57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A digital back for a 4x5. Good god, the size of the sensor! Awesome pics could be had...
Seen Hasselblad's 39mp camera? I'd sell my mom, son, and landlady's Schnauzer for one of those...
2006-11-07 11:31:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The F6 is a great camera for sports/action photography, but if you're more interested in portrait/landscape photography, it's true that the Mamiya would be a better fit.
2016-05-22 08:51:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, but it will
depend upon the
market as to whehter
it is worth investing in it.
2006-11-07 11:25:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A full size (frame) sensor ...is a dream...
2006-11-07 14:45:51 · answer #6 · answered by dand370 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋