Massive Si
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Hi
I was hoping to get some advice / comments on using tech cameras for purely landscape work
a bit of background:
I have multiple formats for different types of photography, I use Hasselblad H with Phase One back for studio (portrait) work and canon 1dx for anything that moves
For landscapes, which is where I am wanting to spend most of my time, I have used mostly 4x5 large format camera. But I want to back away from the film (and developing) side and go mostly digital. just keeping film for the odd fun play.
Originally I was looking at getting a more suitable digital back for my Hasselblad, for example a P65+ or IQ (I love Capture one, but am not totally tied to it)
I then pondered a mirrorless camera such as the X1D or GFX 50s. I love the look & feel of the X1D but am reluctant to buy into that system at the moment, and the GFX is due for a new release (gfx 100?) at the end of this month, but I cant justify buying a 100mp camera
So whilst I can get a more suitable back for my Hasselblad and keep all my existing setup. I know my H camera is getting on a bit, and Hassy lenses arent cheap, and I dont get the tilt/shift
the X1D or GFX are attractive in that they are super portable, perfect for long treks at 3am to get that sunrise
on the other hand, I love the technical aspect of photography just as much as the artistic side, and with the mirrorless/Hassy options I lose all the controls i had with 4x5 (front & rear movements)
so this leads me to wonder if a technical camera (i.e. cambo) would be the way to go?
I could try it out with my (ill suited) Phase One back and potentially either upgrade the back to a more suitable one or even get a GFX 50s/X1D which would give me both worlds of a complete compact mirroless system or mount it on a tech camera depending on mood and circumstances
So after all my rambling above, I wondered if anyone could help offer any thoughts on using technical cameras for purely landscape work. I dont mind a bit of 'on location' setup. I am quite prepared to take the time to get the images I want.
am I likely to get anything like the movements I loved on my 4x5? are there any brands / models to look at over another?
I am very new to technical cameras and thought I would ask here as I continue my research
thanks
I was hoping to get some advice / comments on using tech cameras for purely landscape work
a bit of background:
I have multiple formats for different types of photography, I use Hasselblad H with Phase One back for studio (portrait) work and canon 1dx for anything that moves
For landscapes, which is where I am wanting to spend most of my time, I have used mostly 4x5 large format camera. But I want to back away from the film (and developing) side and go mostly digital. just keeping film for the odd fun play.
Originally I was looking at getting a more suitable digital back for my Hasselblad, for example a P65+ or IQ (I love Capture one, but am not totally tied to it)
I then pondered a mirrorless camera such as the X1D or GFX 50s. I love the look & feel of the X1D but am reluctant to buy into that system at the moment, and the GFX is due for a new release (gfx 100?) at the end of this month, but I cant justify buying a 100mp camera
So whilst I can get a more suitable back for my Hasselblad and keep all my existing setup. I know my H camera is getting on a bit, and Hassy lenses arent cheap, and I dont get the tilt/shift
the X1D or GFX are attractive in that they are super portable, perfect for long treks at 3am to get that sunrise
on the other hand, I love the technical aspect of photography just as much as the artistic side, and with the mirrorless/Hassy options I lose all the controls i had with 4x5 (front & rear movements)
so this leads me to wonder if a technical camera (i.e. cambo) would be the way to go?
I could try it out with my (ill suited) Phase One back and potentially either upgrade the back to a more suitable one or even get a GFX 50s/X1D which would give me both worlds of a complete compact mirroless system or mount it on a tech camera depending on mood and circumstances
So after all my rambling above, I wondered if anyone could help offer any thoughts on using technical cameras for purely landscape work. I dont mind a bit of 'on location' setup. I am quite prepared to take the time to get the images I want.
am I likely to get anything like the movements I loved on my 4x5? are there any brands / models to look at over another?
I am very new to technical cameras and thought I would ask here as I continue my research
thanks