I am not as experienced with MF as most guys around here.
Before I got my Sinar back I have used a ZD (not back-integrated camera) for some weeks.
I felt I could clearly see the difference/advantage of the ZD-files compared to DLSR-files, but not really when moving from the ZD to the Sinar back - besides at higher ISO.
I agree regarding the display of the ZD being crap.
Other than that I believe the ZD has been a great idea (pretty much a plastic-S2 with a larger sensor)
If they would have offered a ZD with good display and better usable high ISO I think it would be a great camera.
Of course "ZD(-back)" it is not as "cool" as a Hassy or Phase or Sinar or Leaf
Before I got my Sinar back I have used a ZD (not back-integrated camera) for some weeks.
I felt I could clearly see the difference/advantage of the ZD-files compared to DLSR-files, but not really when moving from the ZD to the Sinar back - besides at higher ISO.
I agree regarding the display of the ZD being crap.
Other than that I believe the ZD has been a great idea (pretty much a plastic-S2 with a larger sensor)
If they would have offered a ZD with good display and better usable high ISO I think it would be a great camera.
Of course "ZD(-back)" it is not as "cool" as a Hassy or Phase or Sinar or Leaf