medium format

Hasselblad recently launched its latest medium format camera in the H4D line.  The new H4D-200MS sports a 50MP sensor and includes all of the features found in the H4D-50 and H4D-50MS; however, the 200MS now has the ability to capture 200MP images by shifting the sensor and capturing multi-shot images. [click to continue…]

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Phase One has announced a new line of medium format digital backs, which is headlined by the 80MP Phase One IQ180.  Additionally, the IQ160 and IQ140 digital backs offer 60.5MP and 40MP, respectively.

Prices start at around $22,000 and go up.

More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]

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Camera      Firmware Update

Below you will find this week’s firmware updates.  Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [click to continue…]

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Hasselblad has announced a price for its 40MP Ferrari-branded H4D kit and includes an 80mm lens.  The limited production run of 499 units is now available for €21,499.

More details about this medium format camera in the press release below. [click to continue…]

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Pentax 645D

Pentax USA has finally made it official.  The 40-megapixel Pentax 645D medium format camera will arrive in the US in December 2010.  The camera will be priced at $9999.95 initially.  A 55mm f/2.8 lens will also be available for $1199.95.

Both B&H Photo and Adorama are expected to carry the camera.  However, tt is not listed on either site at the time of this post.

More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]

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Pentax 645D

You may recall the Pentax 645D announcement from earlier this year.  As it stood at that time, the 40MP medium format camera was set to only be available in Japan.

Well, that seems to have changed with apparent word from Pentax USA President Ned Bunnell that the Pentax 645D will, in fact, be available later this year in the US. [click to continue…]

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