What is more important to you?

[3kramd5]

I don´t have a crop camera or a mirrorless, so I am disqualified from that category. Weight has (almost) never been an issue I have allowed to influence what I use, as long as I have room. I may swap the 1DX-II and 200-400 f4L IS 1.4x for the 5DIV (fantastic camera) and the 100-400 f4.5-5.6L IS II and a 1.4xIII extender.

Instead of going lighter, I have gone heavier. On Friday I picked up a Hasselblad H6D 100c, with three lenses (35, 80 ans 150). I have been on the verge of going medium format a long time and when Edward/eml58 sent me a couple of raw-files from his latest Japan trip, I was very impressed. My weak character caved in and the order was sent.

My Zeiss lenses and the 5DSR are now up for sale.

Same regarding weight. I'm rarely backpacking, and can deal with hauling the gear I want.

I hope to see some shots from your Hassleblad soon! I'm looking fairly seriously at the Fuji GFX 50C, but would really love a real MFD (P1 or Hassy), not micro-medium!

 

[Eldar]

I don´t have a crop camera or a mirrorless, so I am disqualified from that category. Weight has (almost) never been an issue I have allowed to influence what I use, as long as I have room. I may swap the 1DX-II and 200-400 f4L IS 1.4x for the 5DIV (fantastic camera) and the 100-400 f4.5-5.6L IS II and a 1.4xIII extender.

Instead of going lighter, I have gone heavier. On Friday I picked up a Hasselblad H6D 100c, with three lenses (35, 80 ans 150). I have been on the verge of going medium format a long time and when Edward/eml58 sent me a couple of raw-files from his latest Japan trip, I was very impressed. My weak character caved in and the order was sent.

My Zeiss lenses and the 5DSR are now up for sale.

Same regarding weight. I'm rarely backpacking, and can deal with hauling the gear I want.

I hope to see some shots from your Hassleblad soon! I'm looking fairly seriously at the Fuji GFX 50C, but would really love a real MFD (P1 or Hassy), not micro-medium!

I picked it up on Friday, so I have not had the time to do any serious shooting yet. I am primarily focusing on learning the ergonomics at this point. All I can say is that the files are absolutely fabulous. 15 stop DR and 16 bit colour makes a difference. It is not fair to post them here, with the size restrictions etc., but here is one. This is unedited, converted from raw to tiff in Phocus and exported as jpeg from LR (recommended workflow ...). The files are huge and I´ll need more disk space

As always, first model with any new camera and/or lens is The Local Lion. He is now 17 years old, but still looking good

 

[Eldar]

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[tolusina]

Blank here too, just like the old Mountains, Lakes and Rivers thread.
I winder if this post will show?

 

[tolusina]

Did the last page go blank on more than me??

Next try.....

 

[tolusina]

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[rrcphoto]

What is more important to you?

1. Larger & Heavier FF gear that give higher quality photos

OR

2. Smaller & lighter crop(1" etc...) gear that you enjoy carry and capture those special moments.


I'm 65% on #2 at this time in my life.

#2 nowadays because I'm travelling so much.

 

[Eldar]

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[Dylan777]

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Eldar,
Did you get a chance playing with Hass x1d? Can you give your personal thoughts on it?

Thanks

 

[3kramd5]

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Eldar,
Did you get a chance playing with Hass x1d? Can you give your personal thoughts on it?

Thanks

He leapfrogged micro medium format and when to the 100MP behemoth!

 

[Sporgon]

I have come across so many hobbyist photographers who have gone down the route that Dylan is on. You start out wanting the best, because you believe that the best enables you to produce superior images, and you get more pleasure from this. So the xxD becomes a 6, then 5, then 1. Your kit zoom becomes a 70-200/4, then a 2.8, your 85/1.8 becomes a 1.2, until you are weighed down by not only the physical weight of the equipment but the weight of the financial outlay too. Then you start to doubt that the quality of your images is worthy of the outlay, and think how much you'd have if you sold it all and got a lovely Fuji XT-1 and a few little lenses ;D

I think the premise "What is more important to you" is flawed because you can have FF quality without all the baggage if you wish, so the size and weight doesn't have to be such a governing factor.

 

[Eldar]

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Eldar,
Did you get a chance playing with Hass x1d? Can you give your personal thoughts on it?

Thanks

Yes, I did play with the XiD. Form factor is great. It feels good in the hand and you can both see and feel that it is a quality product. It is smaller than most DSLRs and the native lenses looks good, even though there is a limited number of them.

In principle I like everything about the camera, except for one thing, the EVF. It might be less of a problem for you, since you have used the Sony for awhile, but for me it is a show stopper.

I have only played with it in the shop, so I have no insight on image quality, other than what I have read.

 

[Dylan777]

I have come across so many hobbyist photographers who have gone down the route that Dylan is on. You start out wanting the best, because you believe that the best enables you to produce superior images, and you get more pleasure from this. So the xxD becomes a 6, then 5, then 1. Your kit zoom becomes a 70-200/4, then a 2.8, your 85/1.8 becomes a 1.2, until you are weighed down by not only the physical weight of the equipment but the weight of the financial outlay too. Then you start to doubt that the quality of your images is worthy of the outlay, and think how much you'd have if you sold it all and got a lovely Fuji XT-1 and a few little lenses ;D

I think the premise "What is more important to you" is flawed because you can have FF quality without all the baggage if you wish, so the size and weight doesn't have to be such a governing factor.

Thank you for sharing your story Sporgon.

There are moments and events in my life required FF and high quality lenses. In fact, I'm thinking moving to MF. Just not sure which system yet. I like the Hass x1d form factor, but company has little shaking lately. More likely Fuji soon.

There is place for small and large system in our life.

 

[Dylan777]

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Eldar,
Did you get a chance playing with Hass x1d? Can you give your personal thoughts on it?

Thanks

Yes, I did play with the XiD. Form factor is great. It feels good in the hand and you can both see and feel that it is a quality product. It is smaller than most DSLRs and the native lenses looks good, even though there is a limited number of them.

In principle I like everything about the camera, except for one thing, the EVF. It might be less of a problem for you, since you have used the Sony for awhile, but for me it is a show stopper.

I have only played with it in the shop, so I have no insight on image quality, other than what I have read.

Thank you,

What do you think about AF speed?

 

[Pookie]

I have come across so many hobbyist photographers who have gone down the route that Dylan is on. You start out wanting the best, because you believe that the best enables you to produce superior images, and you get more pleasure from this. So the xxD becomes a 6, then 5, then 1. Your kit zoom becomes a 70-200/4, then a 2.8, your 85/1.8 becomes a 1.2, until you are weighed down by not only the physical weight of the equipment but the weight of the financial outlay too. Then you start to doubt that the quality of your images is worthy of the outlay, and think how much you'd have if you sold it all and got a lovely Fuji XT-1 and a few little lenses ;D

I think the premise "What is more important to you" is flawed because you can have FF quality without all the baggage if you wish, so the size and weight doesn't have to be such a governing factor.

Thank you for sharing your story Sporgon.

There are moments and events in my life required FF and high quality lenses. In fact, I'm thinking moving to MF. Just not sure which system yet. I like the Hass x1d form factor, but company has little shaking lately. More likely Fuji soon.

There is place for small and large system in our life.

I just got my Fuji GFX 50S... still testing it out and comparing to my 645Z. I'd wait a bit and see what comes out for lenses before jumping on the Fuji. Much more legacy glass and options for the Pentax at this point.

So far I still like the look of the files from the Pentax. I'm now even toying with a Leica SL since I own many Leica RF's and the digital MF offerings in this price range are closer to FF than real MF.

In truth the Leica's are getting more and more use in everyday life. Smaller, great in both film and digital but for work I've been sticking with Canon's lineup but prob not for much longer. MF in both digital and true MF in film still kick butt.

 

[bwud]

I have come across so many hobbyist photographers who have gone down the route that Dylan is on. You start out wanting the best, because you believe that the best enables you to produce superior images, and you get more pleasure from this. So the xxD becomes a 6, then 5, then 1. Your kit zoom becomes a 70-200/4, then a 2.8, your 85/1.8 becomes a 1.2, until you are weighed down by not only the physical weight of the equipment but the weight of the financial outlay too. Then you start to doubt that the quality of your images is worthy of the outlay, and think how much you'd have if you sold it all and got a lovely Fuji XT-1 and a few little lenses ;D

I think the premise "What is more important to you" is flawed because you can have FF quality without all the baggage if you wish, so the size and weight doesn't have to be such a governing factor.

Thank you for sharing your story Sporgon.

There are moments and events in my life required FF and high quality lenses. In fact, I'm thinking moving to MF. Just not sure which system yet. I like the Hass x1d form factor, but company has little shaking lately. More likely Fuji soon.

There is place for small and large system in our life.

I just got my Fuji GFX 50S... still testing it out and comparing to my 645Z. I'd wait a bit and see what comes out for lenses before jumping on the Fuji. Much more legacy glass and options for the Pentax at this point.

So far I still like the look of the files from the Pentax. I'm now even toying with a Leica SL since I own many Leica RF's and the digital MF offerings in this price range are closer to FF than real MF.

In truth the Leica's are getting more and more use in everyday life. Smaller, great in both film and digital but for work I've been sticking with Canon's lineup but prob not for much longer. MF in both digital and true MF in film still kick butt.

I'd love any insights you have to offer, as the Fuji is on my list. Particularly, how is the AF? I know it's contrast only, but in practice is that limiting to the system?

 

[Dylan777]

I have come across so many hobbyist photographers who have gone down the route that Dylan is on. You start out wanting the best, because you believe that the best enables you to produce superior images, and you get more pleasure from this. So the xxD becomes a 6, then 5, then 1. Your kit zoom becomes a 70-200/4, then a 2.8, your 85/1.8 becomes a 1.2, until you are weighed down by not only the physical weight of the equipment but the weight of the financial outlay too. Then you start to doubt that the quality of your images is worthy of the outlay, and think how much you'd have if you sold it all and got a lovely Fuji XT-1 and a few little lenses ;D

I think the premise "What is more important to you" is flawed because you can have FF quality without all the baggage if you wish, so the size and weight doesn't have to be such a governing factor.

Thank you for sharing your story Sporgon.

There are moments and events in my life required FF and high quality lenses. In fact, I'm thinking moving to MF. Just not sure which system yet. I like the Hass x1d form factor, but company has little shaking lately. More likely Fuji soon.

There is place for small and large system in our life.

I just got my Fuji GFX 50S... still testing it out and comparing to my 645Z. I'd wait a bit and see what comes out for lenses before jumping on the Fuji. Much more legacy glass and options for the Pentax at this point.

So far I still like the look of the files from the Pentax. I'm now even toying with a Leica SL since I own many Leica RF's and the digital MF offerings in this price range are closer to FF than real MF.

In truth the Leica's are getting more and more use in everyday life. Smaller, great in both film and digital but for work I've been sticking with Canon's lineup but prob not for much longer. MF in both digital and true MF in film still kick butt.

I'd love any insights you have to offer, as the Fuji is on my list. Particularly, how is the AF? I know it's contrast only, but in practice is that limiting to the system?

+1 especially with native lenses. Much appreciated

 

[jeffa4444]

I have Canon FF cameras and all the lenses I now need. I also have Olympus m4/3rds and its purely down to size & weight the quality is not up to FF.

 

[Dylan777]

I have come across so many hobbyist photographers who have gone down the route that Dylan is on. You start out wanting the best, because you believe that the best enables you to produce superior images, and you get more pleasure from this. So the xxD becomes a 6, then 5, then 1. Your kit zoom becomes a 70-200/4, then a 2.8, your 85/1.8 becomes a 1.2, until you are weighed down by not only the physical weight of the equipment but the weight of the financial outlay too. Then you start to doubt that the quality of your images is worthy of the outlay, and think how much you'd have if you sold it all and got a lovely Fuji XT-1 and a few little lenses ;D

I think the premise "What is more important to you" is flawed because you can have FF quality without all the baggage if you wish, so the size and weight doesn't have to be such a governing factor.

Although I'm in favor lighter & smaller gear in many situations, however, larger sensor and faster primes will always melt my heart Sporgon

 

[Pookie]

I have come across so many hobbyist photographers who have gone down the route that Dylan is on. You start out wanting the best, because you believe that the best enables you to produce superior images, and you get more pleasure from this. So the xxD becomes a 6, then 5, then 1. Your kit zoom becomes a 70-200/4, then a 2.8, your 85/1.8 becomes a 1.2, until you are weighed down by not only the physical weight of the equipment but the weight of the financial outlay too. Then you start to doubt that the quality of your images is worthy of the outlay, and think how much you'd have if you sold it all and got a lovely Fuji XT-1 and a few little lenses ;D

I think the premise "What is more important to you" is flawed because you can have FF quality without all the baggage if you wish, so the size and weight doesn't have to be such a governing factor.

Thank you for sharing your story Sporgon.

There are moments and events in my life required FF and high quality lenses. In fact, I'm thinking moving to MF. Just not sure which system yet. I like the Hass x1d form factor, but company has little shaking lately. More likely Fuji soon.

There is place for small and large system in our life.

I just got my Fuji GFX 50S... still testing it out and comparing to my 645Z. I'd wait a bit and see what comes out for lenses before jumping on the Fuji. Much more legacy glass and options for the Pentax at this point.

So far I still like the look of the files from the Pentax. I'm now even toying with a Leica SL since I own many Leica RF's and the digital MF offerings in this price range are closer to FF than real MF.

In truth the Leica's are getting more and more use in everyday life. Smaller, great in both film and digital but for work I've been sticking with Canon's lineup but prob not for much longer. MF in both digital and true MF in film still kick butt.

I'd love any insights you have to offer, as the Fuji is on my list. Particularly, how is the AF? I know it's contrast only, but in practice is that limiting to the system?

+1 especially with native lenses. Much appreciated

Well, native lenses... that is the problem right now. Not much to choose from. I'd say the AF is pretty slow, if you have an XT2 it feels like a race car comparatively. It's not an action camera and I bought it for portraiture so YMMV. I have the 63mm and hope to get the 110 if I decide to stick with it. I want to love it but so far the Pentax goes on jobs with me and the Fuji is still in "beta" testing. I'm starting to get the same feeling I had with my X100S and T... nice IQ but laggy and in the end were sold.

I'd say I'm a 90% portrait photographer... mainly wedding and corporate. I use my gear for work and home life. In the MF realm nothing really beats my Mamiya RZ Pro II for portraiture. It has that look that MFs are known for. Second to that is the Mamiya 7II in MF for ease of use. The Mamiya lenses are still outstanding. The 645Z is nice but it's more like a red headed step child, it wants to be MF but in reality it's not quite there. The Fuji seems even farther off the mark. Haven't shot the Hassy except my older 503's, so can't say anything about the new kid on the block. Never shot with Phase One's... maybe it different than all these offerings but it is also in a totally different price tier.