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WTB IQ40 / P40+setup SF bay area

Harry

Member
Been off for a few years and looking to get back in to photography.
Was looking at D800e-D810 but the quality seems to lacking compared to my former P40+

West coast

Harry
 
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kdphotography

Well-known member
Re: WTB P40+setup SF bay area

Harry,

I'd seriously suggest looking at this instead: http://www.getdpi.com/forum/gear-fs-wtb/52588-fs-cambo-wrs-lenses-iq-160-a.html

IQ160 can be had for much less than original MSRP. Still latest and greatest technology--with larger sensor and much more oomph and quality bump than a P40 generation. USB3 allows super easy tethering with Surface Pro too! User interface of IQ series alone worth the investment.

ken

p.s. John Milich is a trusted GetDPI family member and friend----low mileage on his IQ160 too. He's a regular at CI in Carmel, and I'm hoping he comes out to CI in CA in a few months---we're in Lake Tahoe! Hope you can make it too.
 

Guy Mancuso

Administrator, Instructor
Re: WTB P40+setup SF bay area

I second this. The IQ 160 is awesome. I owned it for awhile and loved it. The IQ series is a huge leap in functionality and features.
 

Harry

Member
Re: WTB P40+setup SF bay area

Harry,

I'd seriously suggest looking at this instead: http://www.getdpi.com/forum/gear-fs-wtb/52588-fs-cambo-wrs-lenses-iq-160-a.html

IQ160 can be had for much less than original MSRP. Still latest and greatest technology--with larger sensor and much more oomph and quality bump than a P40 generation. USB3 allows super easy tethering with Surface Pro too! User interface of IQ series alone worth the investment.

ken

p.s. John Milich is a trusted GetDPI family member and friend----low mileage on his IQ160 too. He's a regular at CI in Carmel, and I'm hoping he comes out to CI in CA in a few months---we're in Lake Tahoe! Hope you can make it too.
I second this. The IQ 160 is awesome. I owned it for awhile and loved it. The IQ series is a huge leap in functionality and features.
Thanks Ken and Guy, but have to keep the initial investment around 10-15K
Driving to Alaska next summer
 

kdphotography

Well-known member
Re: WTB P40+setup SF bay area

Honestly, Harry, this is one of those times that even considering your initial budget ceiling, you are just that close (really close) to getting a substantially better system than the P40+ series. Actually, it's huge.

The difference in usability, image quality, and features----is not just slight here between a P40+ and an IQ160. I think you might want to consider longevity of investment, and something I think is oft overlooked, the plain enjoyment of photography.

If we were talking a huge jump in initial investment---that's understandable. But here, I think that all things considered, the difference in initial investment from your budget ceiling is pretty nominal. I think you would be remiss to pass the IQ160 for a P40+.

ken
 

f8orbust

Active member
No two ways about it, the IQ interface is nice, especially if shooting on a tech cam.

But ... since the typical price of a (private sale) used DB is falling faster than a drunk on a mountain bike, it's possible to pick up a used P40+ with 645DF, V-Grip Air and a Schneider 80mm lens for around the $10k mark. That's an attractive proposition.
 

jlm

Workshop Member
The tradeoff is the ergo of the phase camera vs the h2, the h lens inventory vs phase and obviously the iq back, newer and more advanced
The cost is about 6 k more
 

kdphotography

Well-known member
For me the biggest differences are: larger full frame sensor, better image quality and higher res, IQ interface and screen (huge!), and USB3 (you knew that was coming).

ken
 
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