Folks,
I have had this idea paddling around in my mind for a bit of time. The 645Z, effectively produces the cleanest and highest ISO around. This coupled with its 50MP resolution along with its apparently relatively cool operation, I think makes it an ideal imager for the folks with large tubes, that could support the enlarged image circle. Of course the downside is the cost, along with its large mass.
Having said all of that, and coupled with the wonderful imagery that has been posted here, I thought that I would toss this out. The few of you with tubes that could support the larger image circle, the mount that could support the additional mass of the camera body.
The proposal to Pentax - look at what we have done to date with what we have been working with. Attached to the proposal a few of your best images. What is required - well borrowing a 645Z body with the tethering software for a couple of months. What are the benefits for all involved?
- Pentax - More exposure. A new nitch market to expand the 645 into. Another way to highlight the large resolution, low noise, high ISO, sensor it has. Exposure in media that it has not had traction in before
- You - The images. The bragging rights. The exposure.
Perhaps approaching Pentax in the various geographical markets, Oz, the US, Canada, Europe, etc., just depending on where the tubes are located that could really support the imager.
Yes, its been done with film before, but with a COTS sensor at say ISO 51,200 at 50MP per frame... If you can pull off the images that have been posted with a Kx, think of what may be possible with the Z.
me - I just have the crazy ideas. I'll wander back to my padded room and put the straightjacket back on....