jerome_m
Member
I understand that you are using your particular case as an example to discuss Phase upgrade policies and sending out the message that -maybe- they should reconsider their lock-out of P-series users.Let me provide a use case, which will be a common scenario:
Background
I own a P40+ and 645DF. The back is fantastic. The body is poor. I upgraded the battery, and that solved many issues. However the focus capability is poor at best and I often have to turn off/on the body/back to get things working again. It can be unbelievably frustrating. In a landscape scenario I can imagine that this would not be too bad. However if you work with people, things can go south very very quickly.
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I've been pushed into looking at the competition, by a business decision of Phase One. Crazy. I am now getting quotes for a Hasselblad H5D-50c and a Leica S (type 007).
But if you can't upgrade your camera to the new XF, I don't quite understand the choice of H5D-50c or Leica S. Since you are happy with the P40+, wouldn't it be simpler and more economical to:
-get a 645DF+ while they are still available or
-keep your P40+, have the mount changed to H mount and get a H4x or H5x? (you'll still need to change your lenses, though)
There is another catch: if you want to use Capture One, then you must use a Phase back. Phase One is locking all other medium format backs from their software.
Last but not least, if you are not using Capture One, consider changing everything and only need a x1.3, 40 mpix back (as your P40+), there are plenty of really cheap options on the used market with that sensor. You could even get a Pentax 645D (same sensor...) and get pocket change for your present system. Or an H4D-40 for a little more if you need a central shutter.