Upgrading wasn't an easy decision. Actually that's only partially correct.
I've wanted an IQ back since I first saw it and then even more last year in Phoenix. I remember being with Guy, Dave and Doug while Guy tried out the 180 and just fell in lust with the back. It seemed then and it still does that this was a back that was meant to be on a tech camera, any tech camera. The roll and pitch, the finger tap, the focus mask and you can't forget the sports bar size screen. I was still using my P45+ and thought I was getting good image files. I also remember thinking I'd wait till the bugs were caught and fixed before upgrading. Then I figured I'd grab a P65 when they came on the upgrade market, which I did.
The change in files from the P45+ and the P65+ were to be staggering. Not only was I now shooting a higher resolution and full frame the difference between sensors were readily apparent. The day after I had the P65 I still knew I was going to get an IQ. As much as I'd like to get an 180 that feeling has slipped by the wayside as I love the lenses I use and don't want to loose them. I also felt there was that much of a difference between what a P65+ and IQ160 can offer that when the time was right I'd make the move. In a way I'm surprised it took as long as it did. In the end it took 13-months.
Ed Cooley and I had a short conversation earlier this year in the Florida swamps and we both think I got his P65+ after he upgraded to the IQ (Dave doesn't remember). During the conversation with Dave Gallagher this morning I asked who the back belonged to before and was told Guy. Two factors went into my decision, the back was owned by Guy so I knew it hadn't been abused and the other was the complete confidence I have with Dave.
I was writing this as Garth posed his question and will have to re-read it to see if I answered his question.
Don