Hi,
I'm looking to make the jump into medium format digital. I've been shooting mostly 4x5 film then scanning, but also started to shoot with a Leaf Aptus ii-12 while at graduate school. I have a Canon 5d mark 2, but it just doesn't give me the same results compared to my prints from 4x5 or the Leaf back. Plus, I don't enjoy working with 35mm format at all.
I recently received a grant to go abroad for a year, but trying to shoot film, process it, and scan it just doesn't seem to be an option for me there. Neither is buying a 60/80mp back for financial reasons. I need a system that can get me similar results to what i'm currently doing, but I realistically know I'm quite limited due to my budget.
Here are some options that i've been considering:
Used P1 645df+,p45+,80mm LS, 120mm D around $10,500.00
Used Mamiya 645df+, credo 40, 80mm LS around $10,000.00
Used Hasselblad H3Dii-31, 80mm around $6000.00
Everybody here seems extremely helpful and knowledgeable about these things, so any advice is greatly appreciated. I definitely need help with this decision.
I'm looking to make the jump into medium format digital. I've been shooting mostly 4x5 film then scanning, but also started to shoot with a Leaf Aptus ii-12 while at graduate school. I have a Canon 5d mark 2, but it just doesn't give me the same results compared to my prints from 4x5 or the Leaf back. Plus, I don't enjoy working with 35mm format at all.
I recently received a grant to go abroad for a year, but trying to shoot film, process it, and scan it just doesn't seem to be an option for me there. Neither is buying a 60/80mp back for financial reasons. I need a system that can get me similar results to what i'm currently doing, but I realistically know I'm quite limited due to my budget.
Here are some options that i've been considering:
Used P1 645df+,p45+,80mm LS, 120mm D around $10,500.00
Used Mamiya 645df+, credo 40, 80mm LS around $10,000.00
Used Hasselblad H3Dii-31, 80mm around $6000.00
Everybody here seems extremely helpful and knowledgeable about these things, so any advice is greatly appreciated. I definitely need help with this decision.