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Todd,What would you consider a situation that is a challenge for high MP FF 35mm?
Hey John thanks for adding some context. If you're used to the D850 with Milvus lenses, then the X1D/GFX wouldn't be a whole lot different for your purposes, other than sometimes I find I need greater than 1/2x the reciprocal of the focal length with the X1D. You'd also gain AF compared to the Milvus, and a GFX/X1D combo may be lighter. Lack of mirror slap is definitely nice. The EVF is definitely a change from the OVF of the Nikon, so you'd definitely want to try out the GFX and X1D because some people simply don't like the EVF experience, especially with the X1DTodd,
Good question, and thanks for your comments. First of all, photography is for my pleasure, only; I sometimes sell prints through a gallery (but not a driving reason for me). I use a D850 w/ Zeiss Milvus lenses. When hand held, I am typically using a shutter speed of 1/1.5x or 1/2x (or more) times the reciprocal of the focal length. VR would make this a non-issue, but no VR with Milvus lenses. So, IMHO, hand held shooting of a high MP FF 35mm DSLR is trade-off of the shutter speed you are comfortable with for chosen f/stop and cleanliness of ISO needed to get there for sharp resolution on the smallish pixels. Shooting a a medium format DSLR (Phase XF, Pentax 645Z, Hasselblad H or V) adds the complexity of greater weight, larger mirror and less flexibility to crank up ISO. So, I guess my question is really about the impact of lighter weight, elimination of mirror slap and potentially improved ISO performance with medium format mirrorless.
Also, while, I really appreciate the D850, I have always preferred the look of MF images... tonality, focus roll off, etc. Hence, my question. Maybe it is all in my head, but...
Thanks again for your comments.
John
I am just a hobbyist. Coming from 5dmk3/85L I used to shoot 1/200 or higher otherwise I will get some camera shake. Now using GFX with 110mm f2, I am shooting hand held at 1/125 (my sync speed) and I have no sharpness issues. But then I am not shooting landscapes, only portraits. Earlier I was thinking I would need to use my monopod but it seems GFX with 110mm balances nicely and is a great combo.Thanks, Todd. Regarding the EVF, I would most certainly rent & try before buy. I have had mixed reactions to them.
John