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Sony Rumored to Launch a Medium Format Camera

March 29, 2014 By Eric Reagan

Sony RX1 Full Frame Sensor

Sony has been shaking up the digital imaging market since it came on board in 2006 with the A100. It released a pair of hits last year with its A7 series and totally shook up the mirrorless camera market again. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: medium format, mirrorless, Sony, Sony rumors

 

Hasselblad H5D-50c Medium Format CMOS Camera Officially Launched

March 3, 2014 By Eric Reagan

H5D-50c_god-side_light

Hasselblad has completely unveiled its new H5D-50c Medium Format CMOS Camera. Notably, Hasselblad is keeping the price point the same as its CCD-based H5D-50 camera, but that’s still well into the 5-figure territory. [Read more…]

Filed Under: hasselblad Tagged With: CMOS, H5D-50c, hasselblad, medium format

New Pentax 645D Coming Spring 2014

February 8, 2014 By Eric Reagan

Pentax 645D II

Ricoh has announced that it is launching a new Pentax 645D model this spring. The new 645D will feature a medium format CMOS sensor, which seems to be a new trend. Additionally, the camera is said to “high-speed response” and feature a tilt-type LCD. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: 645d, medium format, Pentax, Pentax rumors

PhaseOne Launches IQ250 as the First CMOS Medium Format Camera

January 25, 2014 By Eric Reagan

PhaseOne IQ250

Earlier this week, Hasselblad laid claim to the world’s first medium format camera. The problem is, however, Hasselblad had no camera to show off and only announced the official launch would happen in March 2014.

Now, PhaseOne is showing off its new IQ250 with a 50MP CMOS sensor – and PhaseOne actually has working cameras to show the world. [Read more…]

Filed Under: PhaseOne Tagged With: CMOS, hasselblad, medium format, PhaseOne

Hasselblad to Launch World’s First Medium Format CMOS Camera, the H5D-50c

January 21, 2014 By Eric Reagan

Hasselblad H5D-50 Medium Format Camera

Hasselblad is taking a break from its recent nonsenical camera releases to launch a serious camera – the H5D-50c with a 50MP medium format CMOS sensor inside.

The CMOS sensor will allow for a faster capture rate, longer shutter speeds and a “much greater ISO performance,” according to Hasselblad Product Manager Ove Bengtson.

The Hasselblad H5D-50c will be available in March. Further details and pricing info will be available just prior to launch. The current, CCD-based H5D-50 runs for $26,995, so expect the CMOS version to get a moderate price hike.

Filed Under: hasselblad Tagged With: CMOS, H5D-50c, hasselblad, medium format

Canon Medium Format System to be Part of EOS Family?

September 29, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Canon Medium Format Rumors

Rumors of a medium format system in the works for Canon continue to churn as we are still a year away from the anticipated release at Photokina 2014. Keith over at Northlight Images has received word that the rumored medium format system from Canon will be part of the EOS system, “since a key aspect of the MF project is how it positions the Canon camera brand ‘as a whole’ in the market in years to come.”

MF Comparison

The EOS branding makes lots of sense given the recent addition of the EOS M line. Additional rumors suggested that current EF lenses would be compatible with Canon EOS medium format bodies; however, that doesn’t seem quite right given the image circle and flange distance requirements. It seems more likely that Canon medium format lenses would be compatible with the EF mount for the current DSLR formats.

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: Canon, canon rumors, eos, medium format, Photokina 2014

Complete Canon Medium Format System Next Year at Photokina?

August 19, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Canon Medium Format Rumors

The latest rumors on the Canon medium format camera suggest that Canon will hold off unveiling a medium format camera until Photokina 2014. The reasoning in the rumors is that Canon does not want to launch until there are enough products in the line to unveil a complete system – with the intent to have a “show stealing” announcement at Photokina 2014 next September. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: Canon, Canon medium format, canon rumors, medium format, Photokina 2014

Canon Medium Format Rumors Still Churning

August 14, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Canon Medium Format Rumors

A fews after the Canon/Phase One medium format rumors surfaced, we now have a gaggle of confirmations and denials about such a camera. One source noted that Canon was certainly going to make it happen and the Canon medium format move would get a very big announcement at Photokina 2014.

Nothing concrete has surfaced anywhere in the rumor mill. At this point, we are still waiting for something more solid to come along.

If you’ve got something to share, please reach out via the contact form.

[via Northlight & CR]

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: Canon, Canon medium format, canon rumors, medium format, phase one, Photokina 2014

Canon Making a Move Into Medium Format?

August 10, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Canon Medium Format Rumors

Now this would stir the pot a bit….

New rumors suggest that Canon is looking into digital medium format cameras. Specifically, that Canon is investing (possibly with the intent to purchase) a medium format manufacturer. The most obvious choice? Phase One.

Phase One makes some very high-res camera backs, including the IQ280 at 80MP in 645 format with a sensor size of 40.4mm x 53.7mm.

Just how big is that compared to a full frame sensor found in the likes of the 5D Mark III and 1D X? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: Canon, Canon medium format, canon rumors, medium format

Hasselblad 503CW Production Ends; V System is Dead

April 30, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Hasselblad-503CW

Hasselblad has announced that the V System has reach the end of the line and the last 503CW medium format camera has rolled of the production line.

Going forward, Hasselblad will focus on the H System for medium format capture; however, the company made no announcement concerning the upcoming Lunar camera, which is based off the Sony NEX system, noting only, “Additionally we are focusing on new products for advanced enthusiasts.”

Filed Under: hasselblad Tagged With: 503CW, H System, hasselblad, medium format

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