tashley
Subscriber Member
Like a lot of folk I am eyeing the upcoming S2 with some interest. I won't re-hash it all (don't want to risk :deadhorse: :ROTFL::ROTFL::ROTFL so here's the basic:
The P45+ back is great. Dodgy screen, pity about the lack of live view, low ISO etc, but mine works really well, reliably, and produces fantastic files. I find some of the lenses good if lacking character and some of them mixed but liveable with. However, I have it in the Phamiya 645 mount and frankly, I hate it. I know some people can make it sing - and I've had some great results from it - but I always feel that's a 'despite' rather than a 'because' situation.
Sometimes I use the back on a Cambo WRS1000 which is pretty good (but could do better). But in general I need to use it on the Phamiya most of the time and I just hate that body.
So I was thinking of going for an S2 (subject to the reviews) but my my, will I ever take a hit on the Phase system! And I will have so much damned eBaying to do, what with a back, two bodies, five lenses, etc etc...
So I just wondered: any idea, anyone, when or if a replacement Phamiya body is planned? If a sensible update was coming down the pipe I'd be inclined to wait but if not, I think my Phase days might be numbered
Tim
The P45+ back is great. Dodgy screen, pity about the lack of live view, low ISO etc, but mine works really well, reliably, and produces fantastic files. I find some of the lenses good if lacking character and some of them mixed but liveable with. However, I have it in the Phamiya 645 mount and frankly, I hate it. I know some people can make it sing - and I've had some great results from it - but I always feel that's a 'despite' rather than a 'because' situation.
Sometimes I use the back on a Cambo WRS1000 which is pretty good (but could do better). But in general I need to use it on the Phamiya most of the time and I just hate that body.
So I was thinking of going for an S2 (subject to the reviews) but my my, will I ever take a hit on the Phase system! And I will have so much damned eBaying to do, what with a back, two bodies, five lenses, etc etc...
So I just wondered: any idea, anyone, when or if a replacement Phamiya body is planned? If a sensible update was coming down the pipe I'd be inclined to wait but if not, I think my Phase days might be numbered
Tim