Hi everyone,
For the couple of years or so I have been very interested in delving into digital medium format, however it has always remained a pipe dream with its price point. I primarily shoot still life, food and product photography. I had recently come across an offer for an older generation digital medium format system: a Phase One 645DF Body, P45+ Digital Back and an 80mm Schneider Kreuznach LS Lens (among the standard accessories such as batteries and cables) for a total of $3100 USD, which is reasonably within my budget.
I currently shoot micro-four thirds with an Olympus E-M1 Mark II; and I probably will continue to do so when travelling for the small form factor, and so I'm aware of the size difference between the two systems; and I would predominantly be using the 645 in studio under controlled conditions and lighting.
I would love some input on opinions; is this good value? Would this be a reasonable starting point getting into medium format? I certainly love the idea of a modular system which can be upgraded steadily over time.
Thanks!
For the couple of years or so I have been very interested in delving into digital medium format, however it has always remained a pipe dream with its price point. I primarily shoot still life, food and product photography. I had recently come across an offer for an older generation digital medium format system: a Phase One 645DF Body, P45+ Digital Back and an 80mm Schneider Kreuznach LS Lens (among the standard accessories such as batteries and cables) for a total of $3100 USD, which is reasonably within my budget.
I currently shoot micro-four thirds with an Olympus E-M1 Mark II; and I probably will continue to do so when travelling for the small form factor, and so I'm aware of the size difference between the two systems; and I would predominantly be using the 645 in studio under controlled conditions and lighting.
I would love some input on opinions; is this good value? Would this be a reasonable starting point getting into medium format? I certainly love the idea of a modular system which can be upgraded steadily over time.
Thanks!