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Jul 22, 2010 21:16 |  #1

I found this short article on the Phase One website that compares Digital Medium Format vs. the DSLR. I really found it interesting in it advantages and disadvantages. I would love to try Medium Format digital just once to see what the big deal is and see for myself but, I just can't finance a camera just to have it. I would love to know your thoughts on the subject. Thanks and enjoy the read.

It's in PDF format.
http://www.phaseone.co​m/Apsis/EastwayMFvsDSL​R.pdf (external link)




  
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Jul 22, 2010 21:21 |  #2
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Jul 22, 2010 21:33 |  #3

Karl Johnston wrote in post #10586568 (external link)
I can't tell the difference

Exactly! :)




  
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Jul 22, 2010 22:01 |  #4

I think I would prefer a 1Ds4 for versatility. That being said, medium format can produce some awesome detailed photos...some day I will have to give it a shot.


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Jul 22, 2010 23:35 |  #5

I hope to one day own a Hasselblad. I can't really tell the difference between the two though. :D




  
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Jul 22, 2010 23:39 |  #6

I did notice that noise is much better on a DSLR over the Digital MF. The one thing I like with MF sensors is the dynamic range. I'm drooling over that. :)




  
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Jul 22, 2010 23:41 |  #7

The difference between MF and FF digital is about the same difference as between FF and APS-C. Even the crop factor is about the same.


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Jul 22, 2010 23:42 |  #8

krb wrote in post #10587147 (external link)
The difference between MF and FF digital is about the same difference as between FF and APS-C. Even the crop factor is about the same.

He mentioned that in the article. :)




  
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Jul 22, 2010 23:44 |  #9

jdizzle wrote in post #10587165 (external link)
He mentioned that in the article. :)

I guess I should've read the article then... :lol:


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Jul 22, 2010 23:46 |  #10

krb wrote in post #10587176 (external link)
I guess I should've read the article then... :lol:

Busted!! ;):)




  
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Jul 23, 2010 00:05 |  #11

krb wrote in post #10587147 (external link)
The difference between MF and FF digital is about the same difference as between FF and APS-C. Even the crop factor is about the same.

Karl Johnston wrote in post #10586568 (external link)
I can't tell the difference


What's funny is that I bet a lot of people who have never shot FF would say the same thing about a similar article comparing FF and APS-C.

"hmm, I can't really tell the difference"... :)


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Jul 23, 2010 00:32 |  #12

tkbslc wrote in post #10587288 (external link)
What's funny is that I bet a lot of people who have never shot FF would say the same thing about a similar article comparing FF and APS-C.

"hmm, I can't really tell the difference"... :)

Too often I think! :)




  
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Jul 23, 2010 00:35 |  #13

After reading the article, I am even more confused.

MF has more pixels and pixel peeps better due to no AA filter. Maybe a little more DR before post processing.
FF DSLR has WAY better high ISO, actually better DOF control because of faster lens options, more versatile, cheaper, portable, shoots faster, focuses faster, etc, etc.


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Jul 23, 2010 00:44 |  #14

tkbslc wrote in post #10587381 (external link)
After reading the article, I am even more confused.

MF has more pixels and pixel peeps better due to no AA filter. Maybe a little more DR before post processing.
FF DSLR has WAY better high ISO, actually better DOF control because of faster lens options, more versatile, cheaper, portable, shoots faster, focuses faster, etc, etc.

That's the thing. FF DSLR still has an edge when it comes to performance. DMF has an edge in DR and does better in shadow performance but, that's it. DMF doesn't do well in low light but, FF does. Is that it?




  
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Jul 23, 2010 00:45 |  #15

For what it's worth, here is Luminous Landscape's comparison of the Canon G10 against a Hasselblad H2 with a Phase One P45+ back.

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/​kidding.shtml (external link)

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