Thank you Pramote. Are you pleased with your 100Back?...AND tell me more about your XF not playing well with some of your glass...I find this interesting!
Thanks
Don
I love it and glad I upgraded from the IQ180 although the IQ180 could be my life-time DB. I don't think my capability would be exceeding the IQ180.
I like it because:
1) High ISO capability. I can handhold. I can shoot at night. If I want star trails I use the Nikon D810 so the dark frame or ariel mode etc do not bother me. I also don't want to put $45, 000 DB on a tripod for 30-60 minutes while I was not around (I rather be in a car drinking coffee). It makes me nervous.
I think all people who can afford to buy the IQ3100 will be able to buy another D810, 5DSR etc for extremely long exposer.
2) Live view with tech cameras. Actually, this should be #1.
3) Compatibility with the XF. Don't get me wrong, I love the XF. It's been exceeding my expectation.
4) 5-year warrantee! I cannot thank my dealer, CI any higher. They've been great to me for the support and upgrading.
The lenses which are inconsistently unreliable on XF - all Mamiya AF lenses (300, 45, 35, Macro) and my beloved Phase One 28mm. It may be just my camera. I haven't talked with Chris at CI yet.
I hope this helps. Shoot me a massage any time if I can be any helps.
Best
Pramote