GrahamWelland
Subscriber & Workshop Member
As a predominately tech camera shooter using a P40+ today I've been enticed by the new review features and superior LCD of the IQ series backs with the IQ140 being the one that's within my budget at this time. However, I've noticed that there seem to be some attractive used P65+ backs showing up at about the same cost as the IQ140, plus new/used Aptus II 10's for the same or less.
This introduces a new dynamic into the decision process for me as there are advantages with the larger sensor backs in so far I could avoid some lens purchases that I've been budgeting for at the wide end (Alpa SK 28mm and/or Mamiya/Phase One 28D) which get very expensive as super wides. Sticking with a 35mm at the wide end (which I already have) with a full frame sensor back gives me the same FoV as a 28mm with my current P40+ or pending IQ140. The extra resolution isn't that important to me vs the larger coverage, although it is a nice benefit. Costs for me look very similar, and even attractive when the lenses are added into the equation.
I'm sure I can't be alone as a crop sensor user looking at the IQ upgrades. Thoughts on the relative upgrade merits?
This introduces a new dynamic into the decision process for me as there are advantages with the larger sensor backs in so far I could avoid some lens purchases that I've been budgeting for at the wide end (Alpa SK 28mm and/or Mamiya/Phase One 28D) which get very expensive as super wides. Sticking with a 35mm at the wide end (which I already have) with a full frame sensor back gives me the same FoV as a 28mm with my current P40+ or pending IQ140. The extra resolution isn't that important to me vs the larger coverage, although it is a nice benefit. Costs for me look very similar, and even attractive when the lenses are added into the equation.
I'm sure I can't be alone as a crop sensor user looking at the IQ upgrades. Thoughts on the relative upgrade merits?
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