These guys are crazy!

slackercruster · 05-24-2012, 07:05 AM

Mamiya DM-56 DM Series Digital Back 322-056 B&H Photo Video

Why would you spend $26,000 for a dig back when you could buy 2-1/2 Pentax 645's?

I was hoping Pentax would make digital backs for the 645N @ maybe $3,000. But $26,000...that is crazy!!

Ryan Tischer · 05-24-2012, 07:09 AM

I guess it's got more MP and a bigger sensor...but MUCH more expensive! I bet it's not as easy to work with as the 645D also.

aurele · 05-24-2012, 07:15 AM

the main interest of back like this, is that you can mount them on older camera, and not only the one that are sold now.

mtansley · 05-24-2012, 07:28 AM

Maybe people who buy them have a collection of very nice, excellent quality glass and want to continue using them instead of switching systems.

At that level, I doubt you buy, probably lease instead.

vonBaloney · 05-24-2012, 08:30 AM

Have you seen the PhaseOne stuff? Up to 80MP. Much of this stuff is for institutions, not individual pros...

Yamanobori · 05-24-2012, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by slackercruster

Mamiya DM-56 DM Series Digital Back 322-056 B&H Photo Video

Why would you spend $26,000 for a dig back when you could buy 2-1/2 Pentax 645's?

I was hoping Pentax would make digital backs for the 645N @ maybe $3,000. But $26,000...that is crazy!!

It is a bigger sensor. It has a higher resolution. Why are you surprised at the cost?

I don't think you are ever going to get a MFDB for $3000, except maybe used. And not a very good one.

If you have $3K, then the D800 is your best choice.

Yamanobori · 05-24-2012, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

Have you seen the PhaseOne stuff? Up to 80MP. Much of this stuff is for institutions, not individual pros...

Really? I would check out the GetDPI and Luminous Landscape forums. There are individuals that use them there. But not all are pros...

BTW, Hasselblad has a 200MP camera that uses pixel shifting technology.

slackercruster · 05-24-2012, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

Have you seen the PhaseOne stuff? Up to 80MP. Much of this stuff is for institutions, not individual pros...

Don't know?

Mamaya has a 6 x 7 dig 80mp for $35,000. (I think??) Just glossed over it and did not pay much attention after I saw the price. Is that the phase one cam?

slackercruster · 05-24-2012, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by Yamanobori

Really? I would check out the GetDPI and Luminous Landscape forums. There are individuals that use them there. But not all are pros...

BTW, Hasselblad has a 200MP camera that uses pixel shifting technology.

Luminous wouldn't let me in!

These mp's are all too big for me anyway. Hassy is always leading the field it seems.

vonBaloney · 05-24-2012, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by Yamanobori

It is a bigger sensor. It has a higher resolution. Why are you surprised at the cost?

I don't think you are ever going to get a MFDB for $3000, except maybe used. And not a very good one.

If you have $3K, then the D800 is your best choice.

PhaseOne has a trade-in program for the backs, then they sell the used ones -- for $15K & up...

Medium format camera systems

05-24-2012, 07:05 AM	#1
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302	These guys are crazy! Mamiya DM-56 DM Series Digital Back 322-056 B&H Photo Video Why would you spend $26,000 for a dig back when you could buy 2-1/2 Pentax 645's? I was hoping Pentax would make digital backs for the 645N @ maybe $3,000. But $26,000...that is crazy!!

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05-24-2012, 07:09 AM	#2
Ryan Tischer Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Photos: Albums Posts: 458	I guess it's got more MP and a bigger sensor...but MUCH more expensive! I bet it's not as easy to work with as the 645D also.

05-24-2012, 07:15 AM	#3
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	the main interest of back like this, is that you can mount them on older camera, and not only the one that are sold now.

05-24-2012, 07:28 AM	#4
mtansley Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,139	Maybe people who buy them have a collection of very nice, excellent quality glass and want to continue using them instead of switching systems. At that level, I doubt you buy, probably lease instead.

05-24-2012, 08:30 AM	#5
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Have you seen the PhaseOne stuff? Up to 80MP. Much of this stuff is for institutions, not individual pros...

05-24-2012, 09:39 AM	#6
Yamanobori Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 573	Originally posted by slackercruster Mamiya DM-56 DM Series Digital Back 322-056 B&H Photo Video Why would you spend $26,000 for a dig back when you could buy 2-1/2 Pentax 645's? I was hoping Pentax would make digital backs for the 645N @ maybe $3,000. But $26,000...that is crazy!! It is a bigger sensor. It has a higher resolution. Why are you surprised at the cost? I don't think you are ever going to get a MFDB for $3000, except maybe used. And not a very good one. If you have $3K, then the D800 is your best choice.

05-24-2012, 09:41 AM	#7
Yamanobori Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 573	Originally posted by vonBaloney Have you seen the PhaseOne stuff? Up to 80MP. Much of this stuff is for institutions, not individual pros... Really? I would check out the GetDPI and Luminous Landscape forums. There are individuals that use them there. But not all are pros... BTW, Hasselblad has a 200MP camera that uses pixel shifting technology.

05-24-2012, 09:49 AM	#8
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302 Original Poster	Originally posted by vonBaloney Have you seen the PhaseOne stuff? Up to 80MP. Much of this stuff is for institutions, not individual pros... Don't know? Mamaya has a 6 x 7 dig 80mp for $35,000. (I think??) Just glossed over it and did not pay much attention after I saw the price. Is that the phase one cam?

05-24-2012, 09:50 AM	#9
slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302 Original Poster	Originally posted by Yamanobori Really? I would check out the GetDPI and Luminous Landscape forums. There are individuals that use them there. But not all are pros... BTW, Hasselblad has a 200MP camera that uses pixel shifting technology. Luminous wouldn't let me in! These mp's are all too big for me anyway. Hassy is always leading the field it seems.

05-24-2012, 09:57 AM	#10
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Originally posted by Yamanobori It is a bigger sensor. It has a higher resolution. Why are you surprised at the cost? I don't think you are ever going to get a MFDB for $3000, except maybe used. And not a very good one. If you have $3K, then the D800 is your best choice. PhaseOne has a trade-in program for the backs, then they sell the used ones -- for $15K & up... Medium format camera systems