Medium format is the summit of image quality. You cannot beat medium format physics. It is also difficult to defeat the price, but in a bad way. The medium format is notorious expensive. In this article, we will see some cameras that encourage me as a medium format user.
When I first picked up a medium format camera, I did not know how brilliant it would be. It is like a addiction. Once you try it, you cannot stop. My trusted phase one has already racked a solid 100,000+ acts as I got the first time. Image quality and dynamic range- Oh, I can go for age how great it is. This is like trying your first Michelin-star dinner or finding you enjoying alcohol. Everything else is not the same. It is different in any way – not in a good way.
He said, nothing is right. Although I am satisfied with my current camera, there are some things that I would like to improve, that is why I, every now and again, look at other cameras in search of a better solution. Since these cameras can be expensive, use through MPB is a good option. Even if a specific camera is out of stock at any time, you can set the alert through the site when one or more is again available. On a closed chance you want to sell, it is easily and safely a great place Sell ​​your camera,
Stage an IQ4 150
For those who want the ultimate, this is and will be for some time. Step Build on an XF system, This digital back The biggest, best – everything is this. It is one of the most powerful camera systems available. With 15 stops of the dynamic range, you will never miss in detail, and with a 16-bit color, you will have images with final accuracy and accuracy. Of course, it is the largest sensor available on the consumer market, which is almost a true 645 medium format sensor. Frankly, if you want everything in one, IQ4 150 is the only way. There is a bonus if you already own a phase an XF system, as you will only need to buy the back. However, be ready to spend a lot on it.
Hasselblad x2D 100c
This camera One step ahead and is aimed at using both in-studio and out-of-studio. For example, with incredible 100 MP sensor and internal storage of 1 TB, this camera also has a 5-axis internal stabilization. This allows you to get sharp images in low-light conditions without a tripod. If you are a landscape shooter, it is a game-changer. Earlier, this feature was available only in full frame and crop-sensor cameras. Now you are able to get it in the quality of medium format. Of course, this camera is also quite small, mirrorless.
When compared to phase one, it is a very good option for photographers who mostly shoot outside a studio, but demand medium format quality. This camera is one of the very few market cameras to come up with built-in storage. Looks like a no-brine, but Haselbad was the first time in the party. Now you do not need to bring a memory card, which saves both money and stress.
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
It is a game-shineer in the world of medium format and is possible for moderate format shooters. GFX 100 II Naturally provides 16-bit color (the camera captures 14-bit, but the image processing increases it up to 16-bit) with an incredible dynamic range. All of this is packed in a small mirrorless package, which means that your setup will be incredibly lighter and portable. Sure, I love phase one, but this is a heavy camera. I get tired of this – only a little bit.
The GFX 100 II is also designed for high-speed photography. Yes, you read that right – a medium format camera is designed for high speed. It claims 8 FPS, between the fastest moderate format cameras on the market, the second after Haselbad, which can shoot 14. This is very good news for those of us who require great image quality, but the classic medium format will not compromise for 1 FPS shooting the camera.
Fujifilm is also focused on GFX 100 II. While classic medium format cameras can have a center focused point, GFX 100 II takes full advantage of modern technology and in fact, uses AI to detect humans, animals, birds and other subjects.
Canon 5Ds
A dinosaur from today’s measures, this camera still provides incredible image quality, all at a fairly low price. If you care about all that image quality is and you do not want to spend on a moderate format camera, Canon 5Ds Can be for you. I still hold my 5Ds for various reasons-as a backup and back-to-back camera, though.
Nevertheless, if you are on a tight budget and want a high-resolution camera with great color science, go for this. This budget is a full frame resolution king. Great for studio and location work, this camera may not be lighter as its mirrorless counterparts, but it is a great machine even after about 10 years after its release. Compatible with EF lens, you will always have a variety of lenses to choose. They are also becoming very cheap with the rise of RF Mount.
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Talk of RF Mount, This camera Is the present king. It has a high-resolution sensor that will appreciate medium format users, but also too much that you cannot find in medium format cameras today. Of course, a step is difficult to compare an IQ4 150 with a canon R5 mark II – they are not equivalent at all. Instead, they serve various markets and various photographers.
R5 Mark II will still provide great expansion, but will also do a lot. It burst up to 30 FPS with electronic shutters, which means that you will not miss a moment. Additionally, it has up to 8.5 stops of IBIS, which is great for low-light shooting. Autofocus is not behind anyone. While phase one has a single focusing point, Canon R5 Mark II has dual pixel autofocus with AI features and eye control. This can mean the difference between a sharp and blurred image. This will not defeat a medium format in comparison to a pure sensor, but it will be night and day in every other relationship.
Concluding idea
Finally, I am holding my step an IQ3 back and XF body. This camera system is perfect for the work I do, which is largely in a controlled environment where sudden movement or so -called decisive moments such as variables simply end. I do not need to worry about remembering a shot as action can usually be taken again. I worry about the image quality at the end of the day and what color I can push. Have I taken out the pictures carefully? Absolutely – tomorrow, really. The time of writing is almost irrelevant here because I regularly provide some focus images.
Naturally, medium format cameras are expensive toys. If I had to buy my phase one brand new, I would spend tens of thousands. However, the camera saves you a lot of money from getting with the other hand, and you do not really miss anything other than having more liquid cash. The best way to buy such a gear is Mpb – it is reliable and easy to trade and buy through them, as they remove the estimate from the equation. You get what you see, and you pay a fair price for it that is not more – sometimes low – such as the price used on websites like eBay.
