Hi,
OK, here it comes:
To talk about MFD without looking at the competitive landscape is simply ignorant and stupid.
Explanation:
The assumption is made that buyer is looking for a solution to a set of problems. A good buyer looks at alternatives and chooses the one that fits his/her needs best within set limitations. A smart buyer would normally choose the solution with the lowest cost.
So, LEAF is now offering a Sony Exmor based back that costs like four Pentax 645z (including four cameras) using exactly the same sensor or 12 pieces of A7r (using a slightly smaller Exmor sensor and still including camera bodies.
So a smart guy checks the alternatives:
If 50 MP is needed but intention is not to use on MFD on a technical body the Pentax 645z may be an interesting option. It is well the most advanced MF camera. It is also build with high precision as sensor is aligned to the rest of the camera, an advantage of the integrated approach (that also Leica has chosen with the S).
If 36 MP is enough the D810 or the A7r may be an interesting choice. The A7r obviously has some issues with shutter vibration, but it seems MFD owners are not much disturbed by that issue. In 3-4 months a new Sony is coming with 46 MP, but perhaps a new Phase One camera will hit the market before that?
If you need leaf shutter, high ISO and so, the CMOS based MFDBs are optimal, you can go with IQ-250, Hasselblad 50c or the new Leaf back. Still some competitive landscape, isn't it?
If you need tilts and shifts the older CCD based backs may be better.
So there are a lot of options, simply.
Best regards
Erik
Perhaps you should rephrase this statement Erik
BR
Yair
Originally Posted by ErikKaffehr View Post
To talk about MFD without looking at the competitive landscape is simply stupid and ignorant
Best regards
Erik