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Fotodiox RhinoCam: 140MP Medium Format Back for Sony NEX Cameras

March 6, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Fotodiox RhinoCam

The Fotodiox RhinoCam is a new camera system that essentially converts Sony NEX cameras into a medium format-equivalent camera to deliver images up to 140MP using cameras like the Sony NEX-7.

vslx-rnocam-ptp-05

More details, images and sample crops below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: Fotodiox, medium format, nex, RhinoCam, Sony

 

Phase One IQ2 Series Bring Wireless Connectivity to 80MP and 60MP Medium Format Backs

March 4, 2013 By Eric Reagan

645DF+_IQ280_80mm_InsertImage

Phase One’s new IQ2 series launched today with three new 645 format digital backs. The Phase One IQ280, IQ260 and IQ260 Achromatic offer high-speed wireless connectivity with the ability to capture and view up to 80MP images on an iPad running Phase One’s Capture Pilot App. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: IQ2, medium format, phase one

Leica S is a 37.5MP Medium Format DSLR

September 20, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Leica S

Leica introduced the new Leica S medium format camera alongside the Leica Super-Elmar-S 24 mm f/3.5 ASPH. super-wide, the Leica Vario-Elmar-S 30-90 mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. and the Leica TS-APO- Elmar-S 120 mm f/5.6 ASPH. tilt/shift lens. at Photokina 2012.

The new Leica S features a medium format 37.5MP image sensor (that’s 30 x 45mm in physical size) and an improved sensitivity range over the Leica S2, now at ISO 100-1600.  When used with Leica CS lenses the Leica S offers a flash sync speed of 1/1000s

The Leica S also has an upgraded AF system with predictive AF in tracking mode, as well as built-in GPS. Additional features include a 3-inch LCD at 920k-dot res and full sRGB color space and includes Lightroom 4 for processing its RAW files.

The Leica S should be available in December 2012 for $21,950.  Check availability here at B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Leica Tagged With: Leica, Leica S, medium format, Photokina 2012

Hasselblad H5D Medium Format Camera Series Announced

September 13, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Hasselblad H5D-60

Hasselblad’s next-gen medium format H series will be the H5D series.  Full details will be unveiled at Photokina 2012, but here is what we know now.

  • New H System lens: HCD 4.8/24 mm, equivalent to 17 mm on 35 mm DSLR format
  • New Macro Converter, for superb close-up performance with wide angle lenses
  • RAW + JPEG mode for quick preview and print
  • New True Focus II provides unique, accurate focus and Immediate Focus Confirm
  • Full access to camera information and image preview on rear in tethered mode
  • The largest, brightest viewfinder image on the market
  • New larger, more ergonomic buttons and an easier to read display style
  • New sealing for improved weather proofing plus new sensor unit safety lock
  • Optional battery adapter for standalone operation of digital capture unit
  • Ultimate image quality with Hasselblad Natural Color Solution
  • A choice of software: Hasselblad Phocus 2.7 and Adobe Lightroom 4 both included

The H5D Series will be available as models with 40, 50 and 60 megapixels as well as 50 and 200 megapixel Multi-Shot versions and will start shipping in December 2012.  More details will be available next week.


Hasselblad H5D-60

Filed Under: hasselblad Tagged With: H5D, hasselblad, medium format, Photokina 2012

Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR Lens for 645D MF Camera

September 10, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR Lens

The new Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR lens is designed for Pentax’s 645D medium format camera.  The 90mm lens offers an equivalent focal length of 71mm compared to a standard full frame camera.

The macro capabilities of this new lens offers a maximum magnification of 0.5x. The D FA 90mm lens features Pentax’s new HD coating for higher light transmittance and reduced reflection.  Additionally, the lens offers built-in Shake Reduction for up to 3.5 stops of compensation.

The Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR will retail for $4499.95.  Check availability here at B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: 645d, 90mm, lens, Macro, medium format, Pentax

Pentax 645D Gets $1200 Price Drop

September 4, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Pentax 645D

The 40MP medium format Pentax 645D recently got a price drop from $9,995 to $8,795, which puts it even closer to the high-end 35mm DSLR range (see, e.g., Canon 1D X at $6,800 and Nikon D4 at $6,000).

Some retailers have already updated their list pricing to reflect the price drop (Adorama), while others have not (B&H Photo).  Expect the pricing to go into effect at all Pentax retailers soon.

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: 645d, discount, medium format, Pentax, price drop

Sinarback eXact is a 192MP Medium Format Digital Back

July 17, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Sinar eXact

Sinar has announced a new medium format back that is capable of capturing 192MP images courtesy of a 48.8MP image sensor that measures 48mm x 36mm.  The back acheives this via a multi-shot mode, described below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: Contax, hasselblad, mamiya, medium format, sinar, Sinarcam

5 New Leica S System Lenses

May 10, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Leica S System Lenses

Leica has unveiled five new S system lenses for the S2 medium format camera, all of which are now available in a CS version with a central leaf shutter.

  • Leica Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 ASPH
  • Leica Summarit-S 35mm f/2.5 ASPH
  • Leica Summarit-S 70mm f/2.5 ASPH
  • Leica APO-Macro-Summarit-S 120mm f/2.5
  • Leica APO-Tele-Elmar-S 180mm f/3.5

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Leica Tagged With: Leica, Leica APO-Macro-Summarit-S 120mm f/2.5, Leica APO-Tele-Elmar-S 180mm f/3.5, Leica Elmarit-S 30mm f/2.8 ASPH, leica s2, Leica Summarit-S 35mm f/2.5 ASPH, Leica Summarit-S 70mm f/2.5 ASPH, Lenses, medium format

Leica S-Adapter H Enables use of Hasselblad H Lenses on the Leica S2

May 10, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Leica S-Adapter H Front

Leica has unveiled a new adapter for the Leica S camera system.  The adapter allows Leica S system users to mount Hasselblad H-system lenses on their cameras.

Leica S-Adapter H Front

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Leica Tagged With: adapter, hasselblad, Leica, lens, medium format, s2

Pentax 25mm f/4 Lens for 645D Medium Format Camera

March 22, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Pentax 25mm f4 for 645D

Pentax has launched a new 25mm lens for its 645D medium format camera.  The new 25mm f/4 lens offers a full frame focal length equivalent to 19.5mm.  The new lens retails for $5,000 and should be available this month at B&H Photo and other Pentax retailers.

More details in the full press release below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: 645d, dslr, lens, medium format, Pentax

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