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Two words I think are being over-used are 'stunning' and 'amazing'. It's electronic stuff; higher pixel counts are pretty much inevitable sooner or later, I don't see what's stunning or amazing about that.
I'd like to see some direct comparisons before writing off medium format.
And if someone thinks a 35mm chip will make an image just like a 4x5 view camera, then they should buy it. I notice a lot of these comments are folks coming from 35mm, not from other larger formats.ps look at Jim Brandenberg's blog, date 7th Feb 2012, the quote in white italics. This guy has very serious pedigree and his thoughts are clear...
Jim Brandenburg
If these 100% crops are typical I don't think medium format will disappear any time soon. These crops lack the rich color and detail I've been seeing in the S2 (for example) photos posted here and at reddotforum. Maybe the detail in Brandenburg's photos is limited by the lens, maybe by the slow shutter speed, but I don't see the results so far are comparable to medium format digital.ps look at Jim Brandenberg's blog, date 7th Feb 2012, the quote in white italics. This guy has very serious pedigree and his thoughts are clear...
Jim Brandenburg
Never say never... think back a few years to when MF film fans were screaming and sneering at the chance that ANY sensor would ever rival 4 x 5 film...And if someone thinks a 35mm chip will make an image just like a 4x5 view camera, then they should buy it. I notice a lot of these comments are folks coming from 35mm, not from other larger formats.
I'm not impressed with the detail it's producing in Brandenburg's photo. Maybe I've been using Leica APO lenses too long to be impressed.It is not the camera or the sensor that appears to be winner here but a decently priced zoom and despite going past diffraction limits being capable of producing quite a bit detail.
Rival in what way? I shot MFD and it has replaced my medium-format film cameras. I don't really see it as an equivalent or replacement to large format--I don't shoot large format anymore, so I am not trying to hang on or whatever reasons people have to stick to processes. There are qualities in processes/formats that are imparted to images that are not merely a result of resolution.Never say never... think back a few years to when MF film fans were screaming and sneering at the chance that ANY sensor would ever rival 4 x 5 film...
Let's not forget then, that for most people, iPhones and other small format devices have actually replaced 35mm film. How long did that take? 10-15 years?Naturally, the most important factor in image quality is the resolving power of the media. When the iPhone hits 60MP, we will all be saved and we can also surf the internet to confirm how smart we all are.
I don't have the same interest in photography as those people. We can simply argue that that is a shift in convenience. Now if you believe a 60MP iPhone gives the same result as a 60MP MFD camera, then I would say it is a perfect solution for you.Let's not forget then, that for most people, iPhones and other small format devices have actually replaced 35mm film. How long did that take? 10-15 years?
Exactly Woody!I've owned a D700 and thought that it ovesampled most of the available glass.
I don't think so at all, not now anyway. But it's important to remember that most film formats smaller than traditional large sheets have been invented to make photography easier for consumers (thus increasing the markets and the profit of the camera and film manufacturers) and then worked its way to professionals. That is true for MF as well as for 35mm. It's always a question of cost vs quality, and with an accelerating technical development, it's difficult to foresee what will be available in ten or even a couple of years.I don't have the same interest in photography as those people. We can simply argue that that is a shift in convenience. Now if you believe a 60MP iPhone gives the same result as a 60MP MFD camera, then I would say it is a perfect solution for you.