These are fantastic! Which RZ lenses did you use for these shots Fred?Here for example I did a complete portrait shoot with 5 8x8 cm polaroids.
Here are 3 final shots used.
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These are fantastic! Which RZ lenses did you use for these shots Fred?Here for example I did a complete portrait shoot with 5 8x8 cm polaroids.
Here are 3 final shots used.
Thank you, wise words.. Shall remember that, brilliant work Fred!!Never let the top speed of your camera determine the rhythm of your shoot.
If it can do 12 frames per second it is capable of doing 1 per minute too.
Now you're just showing off :ROTFL:Same thing with Larry King
Pretty much the same thing with the other 300 or so celebrity portraits I've done.
Never let the top speed of your camera determine the rhythm of your shoot.
If it can do 12 frames per second it is capable of doing 1 per minute too.
Its 8 x 8 cm pola, so I would think its Fuji GX680 lenses .-)These are fantastic! Which RZ lenses did you use for these shots Fred?
Perhaps just a natural reaction based on counter experiences?Fred,
I too, gave up MFD in favor of MF film and 35mm digital. I was so frustrated with the constant malfunctions in several camera's. While that was frustrating enough, what I didn't expect, was the nasty tone from a few GetDPI members about my complaints. I find that you've been quite respectful in your posts, and judging from your photography, i'd say MFD(Phase One) is going to regret not earning your loyalty...really good work!
If and when MFD gets more realistic with it's pricing, reliability, and functionality, I might think about a demo, but for now the D800 is a game changer.
There is a very big difference between a product released a few days ago and a product that was released years ago being buggy.
Why not get a Hasselblad or Sinar back for your Hasselblad?After dealing with the lack of reliability (camera lockups and erratic behavior, Phase One), the primitive bodies and the lousy viewfinder/auto focus combination I absolutely had enough of medium format digital. You can add to that poor customer service from Phase One.
In comparison I needed to service an out of production Hasselblad V lens. Three days and it was on it's way back home, despite needing replacement parts.
I won't go into the flakey performance of the Phase One DF. Both mine and rented ones. The Phase One AF was slightly better.
Again, I do appreciate that you had a frustrating experience, in turn you should recognize that those that do not agree aren't going to just sit there mute. Did you actually expect that to happen? :ROTFL:Forums are about exchanging ideas, questions and experiences. I make no excuse for my comments. I was dismayed at the quality and performance of those MFD cameras. I will not capitulate to an ideology because it's unpopular, or expensive. Perhaps, I lacked wisdom and judgement in my assessment of photographers whose opinions I thought I respected... that is, until they're offended. The curtain was pulled back to reveal more politics and a particular governance of ideas, whose comments towards me, seem more self serving than useful. Fred's expression and application of skill, and imagination with his lighting, and carefully selected models resonates with my idea of portraiture. Naturally, I wanted to know why he's giving up MFD. His reasons are the same as mine. I've toned down my frustration considerably and have tried to contribute in a useful way, but this topic is relevant to my past experience. I would appreciate it Marc, if you could consider this, as my admiration for your countless contributions to understanding photography and technique have elevated many to an awareness with intellect. I thank you for that.
That's right.Its 8 x 8 cm pola, so I would think its Fuji GX680 lenses .-)
Sold my Hasselblad V System years ago.Why not get a Hasselblad or Sinar back for your Hasselblad?
...there is more to MFD than Phase!
Stefan, I think this is somewhat unfair assessment of the achievements made by MFD companies, which largely depends on applications.Fred
I remember a time when MF was easy. This was when I used my Pentax 6x7 and it was nearly as fast as my minoltas I used back then. But then came Digital. In the beginning there were tethered backs only. After some years they got off the leash and now after roughly 17 years we are at a workflowpoint where digital KB has been maybe 7-5 years ago. There is a simple reason: the R&D budgets of a Canon or Nikon operation are probably 10 or more times larger per year than what was spent for MF on all makers for the last ten years. Of course because they sell several 100000 x more cameras (though at a smaller price)than MF.
If this would not show it would be crazy- or all Japanese Engineers would be stupid. They are not and no matter what can be done from a creative side and clever marketing for MF there is a point which was to come, and this was the appearance of the D800. This is only the first one, it will not be the last one and the ones to come will be even better.
As I have said "some" times before, it was clear it would happen.
Nobody wanted to hear it. Well there still are the large backs and the best resolution. This will work for some more time. But when the current technical devellopment will continue, there are about a 2-3 years maximum left.
Hartblei makes lenses that feed these 35mm chips with what they need. I already see what the responses are. We also offer outstanding wideangle capabilities that will help to keep MF alive. But there must be more.
If the MF Backmakers do not wake up now - SOON - this will be lethal.
I welcome that this thread was started. You are a working Pro and you show that this matters to you. Now lets hope, our scandinavian friends do listen - and - react soon.
Regards
Stefan