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Obvious question for me, now that the S2 is on order.
I haven't seen much discussion, so sorry for a new thread, but I've been out of it for several months.
I had not planned to upgrade since I have found the 250MB files of P45+ quite enough. However, the promise of higher ISO and smaller files plus option to go 59MP is tempting. That means I will do it.
Lance, are you running a waiting List?
Anyway, what does the group see as pluses and minuses? Except for the small issue of cost, it looks as if there is again a fair premium but with features I can use. In the recent trip I carried my P45+ on an ALPA TC with schneider 47 and 35mm. and also the M* with a bunch of lenses (it was a car trip!)
I was frankly frustrated with the TC/P45+ on the road. Compared to the Wales trip (I took the Contax and the TC only for WA 35mm shots) The iso limit, the difficulty in just leveling and the damn wires were a PITA. Looks good, sounds good, but my experience is; the TC ain't no travel camera!
It will sit home for landscape on a tripod and playing around.
However, in both the Wales and France secments I WAS impressed by the P45+ files. Great stuff esp for that extra 'digital telephoto' when you need It (I will post some examples)
On the last trip, growling thru WWI tunnels etc and at Pammery "crayeres' the M8 we sort of ok, but only for 'home viewing'
Really need a higher ISO (1600 fine) a fast lens and large format.
This means Contax 645, (crossing fingers they hold up at 59MP) but you know, I plan to use the P65+ in reduced res ISO mode on Contax then use the 59MP on the ALPA with Schneider for great high res landscape and cityscape.
What are other's thinking?
Will the P65+ satisfy my needs do you think (from what you've read?)
ANyway, thought there was room for a P65+ Phase discussion, since there are many Contax fans out there and it seems Leaf (maybe Sinar??) will be dropping Contax 645 backs.
best regards
Victor
PS I missed the crowd here these months. I am glad you remembered who I am!
Obvious question for me, now that the S2 is on order.
I haven't seen much discussion, so sorry for a new thread, but I've been out of it for several months.
I had not planned to upgrade since I have found the 250MB files of P45+ quite enough. However, the promise of higher ISO and smaller files plus option to go 59MP is tempting. That means I will do it.
Lance, are you running a waiting List?
Anyway, what does the group see as pluses and minuses? Except for the small issue of cost, it looks as if there is again a fair premium but with features I can use. In the recent trip I carried my P45+ on an ALPA TC with schneider 47 and 35mm. and also the M* with a bunch of lenses (it was a car trip!)
I was frankly frustrated with the TC/P45+ on the road. Compared to the Wales trip (I took the Contax and the TC only for WA 35mm shots) The iso limit, the difficulty in just leveling and the damn wires were a PITA. Looks good, sounds good, but my experience is; the TC ain't no travel camera!
It will sit home for landscape on a tripod and playing around.
However, in both the Wales and France secments I WAS impressed by the P45+ files. Great stuff esp for that extra 'digital telephoto' when you need It (I will post some examples)
On the last trip, growling thru WWI tunnels etc and at Pammery "crayeres' the M8 we sort of ok, but only for 'home viewing'
Really need a higher ISO (1600 fine) a fast lens and large format.
This means Contax 645, (crossing fingers they hold up at 59MP) but you know, I plan to use the P65+ in reduced res ISO mode on Contax then use the 59MP on the ALPA with Schneider for great high res landscape and cityscape.
What are other's thinking?
Will the P65+ satisfy my needs do you think (from what you've read?)
ANyway, thought there was room for a P65+ Phase discussion, since there are many Contax fans out there and it seems Leaf (maybe Sinar??) will be dropping Contax 645 backs.
best regards
Victor
PS I missed the crowd here these months. I am glad you remembered who I am!
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