First off, no offense was taken by me at all. I have not had the back long enough to have even figured out how to properly process the files -- give me a month before you start bashing me or the back LOLOLOLOL!
I do respectfully disagree with Thierry (and apparently a few others) in that my first crop does not show as much fine details as Thierry's plant crops -- IMO it shows significant rendering of fine detail, look at the veins in the leaf -- and more fine detail than any of Thiery's plant crops did. Yes, it may be a bit brittle, but I used other than recommended settings to process it
Folks, we are all friends here, we're all in this together, and nobody is "bashing" anybody else's choices or equipment. The fact is any of these backs represent the pinnacle of digital imaging and we are all here in the spirit of learning more about them. And speaking for myself, I have a lot yet to learn -- compared to the more common digital cameras, MF is daunting :bugeyes:
I think Marc said it best in his post above -- ALL of these backs are very capable imaging machines and once mastered I am sure each will give similarly exquisite files. What is different is the UI of the backs themselves and the workflow of the processing software; this is probably where more of the discussion for the not-yet-committed should be focused. And for me, it would be of significant benefit to learn other settings folks are using for post processing their P files in C1 so I don't have to re-invent the wheel.
I'll also add this for the record so there is no misunderstanding. I could be and would have been happy with any of the current Leaf, Sinar, Hassy or Phase backs. I am primarily a landscape shooter, so easy UI on the back controls with gloves on, and climatic performance and dust and moisture sealing were probably the most significant deciding factors. Landscape is often done in very early or very late light, so long exposure capability was definitely a consideration. (Landscape just as often has a LOT of light in it, so the faster shutter speeds of a focal-plane shuttered camera were also a consideration, but this led to my choice of camera platform, not back.) Confidence in my dealer and dealer support was another significant factor, so choosing a dealer responsive to my questions and concerns was paramount. Comfort with the software was also considered, and I was at least familiar enough with C1 to hit the ground running with it. Lastly, simplicity of use -- not needing to keep the user manual handy in my bag -- was important too. At the end of all of this, my personal choice was Phase, but the pixel-level performance of each back was the least of my concerns as I knew they would all be capable of delivering superb quality once I mastered the unique workflow.
Stay tuned, more to come as I progress with this awesome tool!
I do respectfully disagree with Thierry (and apparently a few others) in that my first crop does not show as much fine details as Thierry's plant crops -- IMO it shows significant rendering of fine detail, look at the veins in the leaf -- and more fine detail than any of Thiery's plant crops did. Yes, it may be a bit brittle, but I used other than recommended settings to process it
Folks, we are all friends here, we're all in this together, and nobody is "bashing" anybody else's choices or equipment. The fact is any of these backs represent the pinnacle of digital imaging and we are all here in the spirit of learning more about them. And speaking for myself, I have a lot yet to learn -- compared to the more common digital cameras, MF is daunting :bugeyes:
I think Marc said it best in his post above -- ALL of these backs are very capable imaging machines and once mastered I am sure each will give similarly exquisite files. What is different is the UI of the backs themselves and the workflow of the processing software; this is probably where more of the discussion for the not-yet-committed should be focused. And for me, it would be of significant benefit to learn other settings folks are using for post processing their P files in C1 so I don't have to re-invent the wheel.
I'll also add this for the record so there is no misunderstanding. I could be and would have been happy with any of the current Leaf, Sinar, Hassy or Phase backs. I am primarily a landscape shooter, so easy UI on the back controls with gloves on, and climatic performance and dust and moisture sealing were probably the most significant deciding factors. Landscape is often done in very early or very late light, so long exposure capability was definitely a consideration. (Landscape just as often has a LOT of light in it, so the faster shutter speeds of a focal-plane shuttered camera were also a consideration, but this led to my choice of camera platform, not back.) Confidence in my dealer and dealer support was another significant factor, so choosing a dealer responsive to my questions and concerns was paramount. Comfort with the software was also considered, and I was at least familiar enough with C1 to hit the ground running with it. Lastly, simplicity of use -- not needing to keep the user manual handy in my bag -- was important too. At the end of all of this, my personal choice was Phase, but the pixel-level performance of each back was the least of my concerns as I knew they would all be capable of delivering superb quality once I mastered the unique workflow.
Stay tuned, more to come as I progress with this awesome tool!