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PHASE ONE P45
Digital backs are versatile gear for photography, allowing for interchangeable use with different cameras. In this article, we compare the P45 and CFV II 50c digital backs for landscape photography, focusing on color palette preferences and sensor sizes.
MAMIYA CAMERAS
Mamiya cameras have a rich history among both professional and amateur photographers. I first encountered Mamiya cameras when I began my career in wedding photography during the film era. While the Mamiya 645 was popular, I ultimately chose the Hasselblad 6×6 format. Later, I acquired an RB67 Pro SD but found it too heavy to carry and passed it on to an assistant. I shot with an RZ67 Pro IID and a Phase One P45 when medium-format digital became practical. While the RZ was excellent for film or tethered shooting in the studio, I passed it on to a ‘film-only photographer’ after a few frustrating portrait shoots. Live View has made focusing on the RZ much easier, as with my old film Hasselblads. You cannot go wrong with Mamiya film cameras and lenses; they still hold a special place in my heart and camera bag.
CAMBO CAMERAS
Discover the versatility and simplicity of Cambo cameras and gear, including the Cambo Wide 650, Schneider lenses, and digital backs. Learn about the benefits and challenges of using these tools in various photography settings, from film to digital panoramic shots. This guide offers insights from an experienced photographer’s journey with Cambo equipment.
ARCA SWISS CAMERAS
A photographer shares their experience of using Arca Swiss field film cameras and the M-Line Two made-for digital view camera tethered to a Phase One P45 digital back for studio work.
ALPA CAMERAS
ALPA has become my preferred medium format system in the digital age due to its precision, durability, lightweight design, and versatility. It performs admirably in studio settings with a digital back and in outdoor landscapes with film or digital capture.
Considering the expenses associated with digital backs, lenses, and other accessories, the ALPA system is undoubtedly a high-end investment. Even in the secondary market, ALPA equipment commands significant prices, with certain lenses being particularly rare and challenging to find. Nonetheless, transitioning to the ALPA system was the ideal choice for me, as I was transitioning from primarily using Hasselblad and 4×5″ film cameras to medium format digital. I started with my first ALPA body, the MAX, in 2012, and I have no regrets and would gladly reinvest in the ALPA system if faced with the same circumstances.