Hi,
I'm just very curious. Has anyone ever used the RZ67 with a high resolution db, such as a P45+ or even the P40+/P65+ kind of sensor league? Since Mamiya is selling the RZ bundled up with an Aptus II 12 (which is even more demanding) I wonder whether all of the lenses are up to the task?
I'd be glad if you could share your opinions. Do you think it makes sense to use the RZ with an IQ160 for example?
Regards
I recently performed a test with the Schneider 80mm LS and the Mamiya 110/2.8 Lens for RZ on a Phase One IQ180. The Schneider was sharper at f16, but not substantially. Ultimately I came away impressed with the ability of the RZ lens to hold up on a 5.2 micron pitch. I don't have the files anymore, but perhaps we will re-visit this when time allows.
The answer to your question (does it make sense?) begs some other questions. Why are you shooting an IQ160 (or why would you want to, meaning for what use)? And I don't mean, instead of a Nikon D800, I just mean, as opposed to a different digital back, like a P65+, or an Aptus-II 12, or a P45+, etc. Is it because of the size of the sensor, the quality of the LCD & Interface (meaning you shoot to CF Cards often)?
You would consider using an RZ with the IQ160 for what reason? Because you like the camera style and feel? The size or handling, the rail-focusing, the waist level finder, the ability to also shoot 6x7 film, etc?
If your application is critically pointed toward the utmost sharpness and resolution, perhaps the RZ isn't the best choice. If that is only one criteria, and perhaps not the critically most important one, then perhaps the IQ160 and RZ are a good fit in actuality, especially if you like shooting with the RZ camera, and you shoot to CF Card, as it allows the widest lens/viewfinder coverage for digital use with an RZ.
Steve Hendrix
Capture Integration