Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
Hate to tell but you did. LOLDang! It even retained the color of the lettering! Why do I feel like I've now seen the holy grail?
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Hate to tell but you did. LOLDang! It even retained the color of the lettering! Why do I feel like I've now seen the holy grail?
I'm sitting right next to the US Arca Swiss Rep we shot the new 28mm and 43mm lenses this morning on the IQ180 togetherRM3d on left Rm2D on right shot with Iphone
The RM2D is a 10 on the sexy scale
From what I've seen, the best Phase lenses are more than up to the task. I've heard (cannot confirm) that Phase engineers have tested them, and feel the limit will be when pixel pitch gets down to where FF MF is around 110MP. So yes, we are pretty close to that limit now at 80MP.Indeed we do! A question Jack, I am wondering if the current Phase lenses are really able to deliver enough detail to the back's 80 MP, do you have an opinion already - or at least a feeling about it?
It's coming in a few days -- watch for it. I can tell you though, that while there is a gain in all of those facets of the file, it is relative small --- call it about the same delta on those same traits when we moved from the P45+ to the P65+. IOW the differences are there and visible to those that know what to look for, but the average Joe may not see what you do.Any full review on the IQ 180 ? In term of sharpness, 3D, contrast etc compare to P65+?
Thanks
LALALALALALA!!!!! I can't hear you. LALALALALA!!!!!Mark, Vieri --
I can assure you I am blown away myself, and I've only just begun exploring this new tool! What is clear already is that we have some seriously increased file capabilities...
Thanks Jack, that's great to know - so, I guess it's safe to assume that at least all the newer, digital Rodenstock & Schneider for tech cameras will be up to the task as wellFrom what I've seen, the best Phase lenses are more than up to the task. I've heard (cannot confirm) that Phase engineers have tested them, and feel the limit will be when pixel pitch gets down to where FF MF is around 110MP. So yes, we are pretty close to that limit now at 80MP.
Moreover, what you do see is less DoF when you look at 100% view. IOW, the smaller pixels at 100% view (a defacto smaller CoC) show the OOF regions sooner than fatter pixels.
Guy, while I am not in the same league as you I do agree that, for me, the data I get from the current backs has not kept me from capturing images. However, if the new tech provides a much improved screen that would be a HUGE plus because I find I am often fighting with the LCD screen, especially in daylight. I do not make decisions from what I see visually (the image) on the screen but mostly from the data (histo, etc.). It would be nice if I could confirm what I see on the screen with the data. So, in that regard the new tech would be great.Here is the other bottom line. Today and for the last year or so owning the P40+ i have never missed shots because the back did not give me the data I needed to start with. I have always nailed every situation and shoot. Its not like I absolutely need the tech at all, i'm to damn good a photographer to start with and no tech is REALLY going to help me. I say that in all honesty not modesty
The key here is confirming everything is accurate on screen. That's where the beauty lies.Guy, while I am not in the same league as you I do agree that, for me, the data I get from the current backs has not kept me from capturing images. However, if the new tech provides a much improved screen that would be a HUGE plus because I find I am often fighting with the LCD screen, especially in daylight. I do not make decisions from what I see visually (the image) on the screen but mostly from the data (histo, etc.). It would be nice if I could confirm what I see on the screen with the data. So, in that regard the new tech would be great.
You can tell Rod that the Rm2D is my favourite walkabout Camera, but only if it's got an Aptus-II 12 attached to itI'm sitting right next to the US Arca Swiss Rep we shot the new 28mm and 43mm lenses this morning on the IQ180 together