kdphotography
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I think that calling the DF body a "PoS" is a bit harsh. I come from a time of using the original Mamiya 645AF and 645AFD (film), and even used the original 645AFD with a MFDB.I think for most folks here that have put up with the PoS called the DF for 5,6 or even more years,....
You just need to lower your standards. :ROTFL:
The significant generational improvements did not appear until the Phase AF and finally the DF body. Using the rechargeable Li-ion battery pack and making sure that both DF firmware and MFDB firmware are compatible (up to date), the DF is a good platform, not the best, but it works.
I really don't need all the bells and whistles that the XF offers, except the basics, such as much improved AF performance. The XF will stay closer to studio and no way do I plan on lugging that body around on landscape excursions. Cambo all the way!
The bottom line is if you want all that medium format digital has to offer, you're gonna pay. Plain and simple, it costs money to be in Dante's world. And at the same time, it's all part of business. If I get a $2K trade-in, I'm happy. I think.
ken