If given the choice, most DSLR and mirrorless camera users would love to play with the medium format on a regular basis. The main hurdles to owning one of these things are the high price point, slower shooting speeds, bulk, and expensive accompanying gear. However, all the downsides go out of the window once you’ve
For any long-standing full-frame camera owner, the medium format has always been in our peripheral vision. Generally speaking, the joys of a larger sensor, extra resolution, and depth of images are more than offset by the high prices and slower shooting speeds. Then came along the likes of the Pentax 645Z, which is now as
I’d like to call attention to the name of the article: “Top 10 Electronic Gifts.” There is no budgetary limit mentioned. There is no industry-specific guidance. If it’s electronic, it’s a viable option to be in the running for this listicle. That’s a pretty wide swath of possibilities. Can we find an unexpected gift you
Rounding up the cheapest medium format cameras may seem like a contradiction in terms, but today’s models are far more affordable than ever before. Some are definitely more expensive compared to the usual crop of mirrorless or DSLR cameras, but these offerings are generally higher resolution and the quality justifies the price. Medium format cameras
The medium format camera has taken over again and become the pinnacle of photography for most professionals. A medium format camera uses 120mm film, which offers superior quality over the standard 35mm film camera. The reason behind the increased popularity of medium format digital cameras is their ability to accurately capture color and sharp details
Hasselblad, the Sweden based medium format camera manufacturer, has launched the compact super-lightweight Hasselblad XCD 4/45P. The company says that the new X System lens is “the world’s lightest digital medium format autofocus lens” available today. It is designed to enhance the capabilities of all X System cameras. The Hasselblad XCD 4/45P brings high-level optics
Fujifilm gave the first indications that they were planning on building a superduper, 100-megapixel medium format camera body at the 2018 Photokina. At the time it seemed almost too futuristic a concept with its list of abilities, but here we are with the model in hand to see exactly what the Fujifilm GFX 100 is
Most photographers go a bit weak at the knees when it comes to Hasselblad cameras. Medium format sensors and top quality is the name of their game, but outside of the studio, they are not always the most complete, well-rounded cameras. The Hasselblad X1D-50c marks a more compact design, still compatible with Hasselblad HC and
The Fujifilm GFX 50R is a 51.4-megapixel rangefinder-like medium format mirrorless camera, looking a lot like Fujifilm’s compact X-E3 mirrorless camera. Much of the workings are along the lines of its predecessor, the GFX 50S, but this time into a more compact and less pricey affair. On release, there are going to be clear comparisons
