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Hi Yair, you have a point there but someone asked me for my opinion so I gave it. It isn't meant to be a definitive guide If you feel Leaf leads the pack in some significant way, please add that to the list. The thing about Leaf that has always baffled me was that it never seemed to have a unique feature which would set it above the others for some users.Surely this analysis would look different if you have owned a different back as you seem to overlook many features on the Phase, Hasselblad and Leaf solutions and naturally you are more familiar with the features on your own back.
Yair
If you had said "Leaf sure has some strange marketing ideas" I would have to agree with you in the United States. Unfortunately, that is very much due to having a distributor in the middle (MAC). If you had knocked them for bundled software fit only for someone with more time than brains, again I would have to agree. Leaf Capture has been a major disappointment since the last major rewrite a couple versions ago. Likely due to desires to support the Windoz environment. But when you ask for one distinguishing feature, how about starting with the smoothest tonal range from the Dalsa sensor? Or the dynamic range, again only available from the Dalsa sensor? I don't think Kodak has gotten a full 16 bit Analog to Digital converter onto their chips yet, have they? For lit studio work, in full production environment, this dog sure hunts. Low light, or long exposures, forget-about-using-an-Aptus. Just not it's thing really, though I have managed several major outdoor shoots with great success, and have the images to prove it's prowess in the right hands. The conservative rating ISO wise also means you can really push these files around in post a LOT. The major problem I have though is with the present Leaf "upgrade" policy, when it comes time to trade, you are far better off selling it yourself. They won't do you any favors....Hi Yair, you have a point there but someone asked me for my opinion so I gave it. It isn't meant to be a definitive guide If you feel Leaf leads the pack in some significant way, please add that to the list. The thing about Leaf that has always baffled me was that it never seemed to have a unique feature which would set it above the others for some users.
However those are not unique features. Sinar uses the same sensors.But when you ask for one distinguishing feature, how about starting with the smoothest tonal range from the Dalsa sensor? Or the dynamic range, again only available from the Dalsa sensor?
I know this comment wasn't directed at me but it sure does apply to me... and many others I'm sure. Trying to understand and utilize the features of my own back is exhausting enough without trying to remember how they compare with those of other manufacturers. Aside from those in the business (who are supposed to know these things), I marvel at the across the board knowledge some of our members have. As far as Leaf's announcement goes, it seems to me they're making progress on a lot of fronts... and that's a good thing.Surely this analysis would look different if you have owned a different back as you seem to overlook many features on the Phase, Hasselblad and Leaf solutions and naturally you are more familiar with the features on your own back.
Yair
Like I said your are more familiar with the equipment that you use and less with what you don't use, especially when using words such as "It never had"...I mean how far back have you looked?
First digital back (1992) with true colour RGB multi-shot
First single shot back (1994)
First Live Video (ever since 1996)
For sure someone will consider one or two of these features as reason to put Leaf at the top, but as always this is subjective and depends on one's specific requirements/ needs.
Hi Thierry, no worries you are not spoiling anythingYair,
I don't want to spoil "your" thread, however, don't forget the close partnership with Sinar at the beginning of high-end digital: as much in development than in marketing and selling these "first-ever" products and features.
I was there when it happened, and can speak about those times when running workshops with Cedric (my regards to him), trying to explain what digital is and will be.
Best regards and good luck with your new products,
Thierry
Hi Thierry, no worries you are not spoiling anything
I wasn't there when it all kicked off as I was doing other things in a totally different industry. I'm aware of the history and I think it is great that we still share technology with the Hy6/ AFi project.
See you in two weeks time
Yair
Hello Anders, yes the battery attaches in the same way. Not everyone likes it but it has some pluses.Hi Yair.
Very exciting news.
What is the battery situation on the new backs, same position as on the current models?
Best regards,
Anders
I know, many of these product shots are created with the camera sitting flat on a table which is why the battery is not shown.Hi Yair.
Thanks. I was wondering as the images doesn't show the battery.
Best regards,
Anders