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Evidently so. Let us know how you like the XF when you get it.Is this thread over yet? :facesmack:
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Evidently so. Let us know how you like the XF when you get it.Is this thread over yet? :facesmack:
Really? Hmm... Might it also follow the IQ vs. Credo trend and be less expensive? Interesting. For whatever reason, I like the name "Mamiya" vs. "Phase One".For information: my local dealer sent out a message that the camera is manufactured by Mamiya and will also be sold under the Mamiya brand later. He also says that Mamiya is still working on compatibility with credo backs.
BillThe XF camera Quick Guide can now be downloaded from the Phase One site.https://www.phaseone.com/en/SupportMain/Manuals/Manuals_Camera.aspx
I believe it based on the few comparisons I've seen. Therefore, I've been wondering what the heck I'm doing for more than a few months. Assuming this is true or the results are very close, the only thing I'd prefer about medium format is the exclusivity of ownership and the aspect ratio. I really do not like the 35mm aspect ratio.As a comparison we had an IQ250 with an 80mm LS lens on a DF+. And I have to say when we were looking through the footage, there was nearly no difference between the Canon and the Phase. Not on sharpness nor on colors or DR. In fact we did mix up the results several times and had to look at the file name at comparison.
Thanks for the kind words! It was nice seeing you at our event.I attended a really well done event in Boston today by Digital Transitions where I had the chance to handle the new Phase One XF. It is a beautifully designed and built camera. Phase did an amazing job of laying out the controls in a way that makes the great capabilities of the camera so accessible, and yet they don't get in the way. However, as perfect as I found the XF in almost every respect, there was one major problem......the sheer weight of the camera. I am used to working with a Hasselblad H, but the XF feels really heavy by comparison. I wonder why Phase did not source lighter weight materials. As is, I think the XF needs to go on a diet.
Glad you enjoyed reading it. Getting to spend a lot of quality time with the R+D team is one of the best perks of the job; they are really passionate and very smart guys. I also wrote an unrelated Phase One XF Exposé on Exposure published here on GetDPI.THIS very nice article by Doug is a great read.
Shoot us an email at [email protected]. We are flexible where possible and might be able to arrange to meet you after hours if that's the only time you can make it.Ahh, why can't these events be held on weekends or night time hours :-(