Affordable Medium Format is here

**inTempus** · 10-23-2009, 08:46 AM

Digital medium format for under $10k with the new Mamiya DM22*|*Gear Diary

Quote:

Elmsford, NY – October 20, 2009 – Mamiya, synonymous with professional photography, has introduced a new 22MP, 36×48mm
selling for $9,995. The Mamiya DM22, slated for November delivery, is the perfect choice for photographers when 35mm-sized DSLRs are not good enough. In fashion work, studio product photography, industrial/scientific or other demanding photographic specialties, medium format photography is in many people’s eyes hands-down the winner over 35mm-based digital. The DM22 is the affordable way to achieve that superiority.

It's not $40k, it's $10k. Wow. The price war is on!

Overread · 10-23-2009, 09:08 AM

Heh! Hopefully this might start a trend of more affordable digital MF cameras! If they can get below the $5 mark I'll be very interested (medium format macro!)

Village Idiot · 10-23-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by inTempus

Digital medium format for under $10k with the new Mamiya DM22*|*Gear Diary

Quote:

Elmsford, NY – October 20, 2009 – Mamiya, synonymous with professional photography, has introduced a new 22MP, 36×48mm
selling for $9,995. The Mamiya DM22, slated for November delivery, is the perfect choice for photographers when 35mm-sized DSLRs are not good enough. In fashion work, studio product photography, industrial/scientific or other demanding photographic specialties, medium format photography is in many people’s eyes hands-down the winner over 35mm-based digital. The DM22 is the affordable way to achieve that superiority.

It's not $40k, it's $10k. Wow. The price war is on!

Hopefully you're being facetious. You can get a digital hasselblad with lens for about $12,000. There's also other cheaper options. Hell, the CFV-39 is 39MP digi back for $13,000.

usayit · 10-23-2009, 09:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Village Idiot

Hopefully you're being facetious. You can get a digital hasselblad with lens for about $12,000. There's also other cheaper options. Hell, the CFV-39 is 39MP digi back for $13,000.

Where?

digital hasselblad

There is where I say Pentax screwed up with the 645D.....

Village Idiot · 10-23-2009, 10:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by usayit

Quote: Originally Posted by Village Idiot

Hopefully you're being facetious. You can get a digital hasselblad with lens for about $12,000. There's also other cheaper options. Hell, the CFV-39 is 39MP digi back for $13,000.

Where?

digital hasselblad

There is where I say Pentax screwed up with the 645D.....

Here:
Hasselblad | 503CWD SLR Camera Kit with Digital Back | 3011040

ocular · 10-23-2009, 10:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Village Idiot

Quote: Originally Posted by inTempus

Digital medium format for under $10k with the new Mamiya DM22*|*Gear Diary

Quote:

Elmsford, NY – October 20, 2009 – Mamiya, synonymous with professional photography, has introduced a new 22MP, 36×48mm
selling for $9,995. The Mamiya DM22, slated for November delivery, is the perfect choice for photographers when 35mm-sized DSLRs are not good enough. In fashion work, studio product photography, industrial/scientific or other demanding photographic specialties, medium format photography is in many people’s eyes hands-down the winner over 35mm-based digital. The DM22 is the affordable way to achieve that superiority.

It's not $40k, it's $10k. Wow. The price war is on!

Hopefully you're being facetious. You can get a digital hasselblad with lens for about $12,000. There's also other cheaper options. Hell, the CFV-39 is 39MP digi back for $13,000.

A quick google u can get one for $200.. Is this also where u got that info ?

**tirediron** · 10-23-2009, 10:07 AM

Oooooooo.... WANT!

Antithesis · 10-23-2009, 10:08 AM

"Under $10k" doesn't mean affordable to a lot of people, myself included. I'm a poor college student and that means a half a year of tuition and living costs. When they get in the $1000 neighborhood, I'll be interested. I'd get one purely for landscape and macro work.

Buckster · 10-23-2009, 10:11 AM

At $3700, I can actually think about taking this for a test drive on my Mamiya RB67.

usayit · 10-23-2009, 10:11 AM

Affordable in respect to other products in the same category... no student "needs" a digital hassy. The Porsche Boxster is the "affordable" Porsche but I doubt many will consider it as within their budget.

gsgary · 10-23-2009, 12:15 PM

Here's one i used a few months ago

usayit · 10-23-2009, 11:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Village Idiot

Quote: Originally Posted by usayit

Quote: Originally Posted by Village Idiot

Hopefully you're being facetious. You can get a digital hasselblad with lens for about $12,000. There's also other cheaper options. Hell, the CFV-39 is 39MP digi back for $13,000.

Where?

digital hasselblad

There is where I say Pentax screwed up with the 645D.....

Here:
Hasselblad | 503CWD SLR Camera Kit with Digital Back | 3011040

The link redirects me to a digital back only... for $13k. Linking to a discontinued item doesn't count...

porkphoto · 10-24-2009, 12:10 AM

A Hasselblad with an obsolete Kodak back, current Hassy with current back = 25k-30K USD, Current Mamiya system 12k- 20K USD. I don't see me ever owning one. Don't I have a rich long-lost grandmother somewhere?

Village Idiot · 10-24-2009, 09:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by usayit

Quote: Originally Posted by Village Idiot

Quote: Originally Posted by usayit

Where?

digital hasselblad

There is where I say Pentax screwed up with the 645D.....

Here:
Hasselblad | 503CWD SLR Camera Kit with Digital Back | 3011040

The link redirects me to a digital back only... for $13k. Linking to a discontinued item doesn't count...

See: Sad Face

It was a kit they were selling for about $12,000 with a 16mp digi back, body, and lens. It wasn't discontinued last time I checked.

10-23-2009, 08:46 AM	#1
inTempus Aut Concilio Aut Ense Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,541 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 110 Times in 96 Posts My Gallery: (10)	Affordable Medium Format is here Digital medium format for under $10k with the new Mamiya DM22\|Gear Diary Quote: Elmsford, NY – October 20, 2009 – Mamiya, synonymous with professional photography, has introduced a new 22MP, 36×48mm selling for $9,995. The Mamiya DM22, slated for November delivery, is the perfect choice for photographers when 35mm-sized DSLRs are not good enough. In fashion work, studio product photography, industrial/scientific or other demanding photographic specialties, medium format photography is in many people’s eyes hands-down the winner over 35mm-based digital. The DM22 is the affordable way to achieve that superiority. It's not $40k, it's $10k. Wow. The price war is on! __________________ Model Mayhem \| flickr \| Digital Diffraction Blog

10-23-2009, 09:08 AM	#2
Overread TPF Junkie! Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK - England Posts: 8,031 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 225 Times in 198 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Heh! Hopefully this might start a trend of more affordable digital MF cameras! If they can get below the $5 mark I'll be very interested (medium format macro!) __________________ How to get critique and feedback on your photography! The Wildlife Project My Flickr The Mentor Scheme mentoring on TPF all are welcome to read and apply Gear list: Canon 400D+batterygrip; Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS L M2!! Canon MPE 65mm f2.8 macro; Sigma 70mm f2.8 macro; Sigma 150mm f2.8 macro; 580EX2; more teleconverters than is healthy! "When you have to shoot, shoot, don't talk" Tuco Sometimes a few singing babes help as well

10-23-2009, 09:43 AM	#3
Village Idiot TPF Junkie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Shepherdsturd, WV / Almost, MD Posts: 3,947 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 57 Times in 52 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by inTempus Digital medium format for under $10k with the new Mamiya DM22\|Gear Diary Quote: Elmsford, NY – October 20, 2009 – Mamiya, synonymous with professional photography, has introduced a new 22MP, 36×48mm selling for $9,995. The Mamiya DM22, slated for November delivery, is the perfect choice for photographers when 35mm-sized DSLRs are not good enough. In fashion work, studio product photography, industrial/scientific or other demanding photographic specialties, medium format photography is in many people’s eyes hands-down the winner over 35mm-based digital. The DM22 is the affordable way to achieve that superiority. It's not $40k, it's $10k. Wow. The price war is on! Hopefully you're being facetious. You can get a digital hasselblad with lens for about $12,000. There's also other cheaper options. Hell, the CFV-39 is 39MP digi back for $13,000. __________________ Slough Roast Blog Capitol Sound Blog

10-23-2009, 09:51 AM	#4
usayit TPF Junkie! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North New Jersey, United States of America Posts: 6,866 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 55 Times in 53 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by Village Idiot Hopefully you're being facetious. You can get a digital hasselblad with lens for about $12,000. There's also other cheaper options. Hell, the CFV-39 is 39MP digi back for $13,000. Where? digital hasselblad There is where I say Pentax screwed up with the 645D..... __________________ Woohooo!!! <exits stage left> My equipment: Right Eye and Left Eye.

10-23-2009, 10:01 AM	#5
Village Idiot TPF Junkie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Shepherdsturd, WV / Almost, MD Posts: 3,947 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 57 Times in 52 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by usayit Quote: Originally Posted by Village Idiot Hopefully you're being facetious. You can get a digital hasselblad with lens for about $12,000. There's also other cheaper options. Hell, the CFV-39 is 39MP digi back for $13,000. Where? digital hasselblad There is where I say Pentax screwed up with the 645D..... Here: Hasselblad \| 503CWD SLR Camera Kit with Digital Back \| 3011040 __________________ Slough Roast Blog Capitol Sound Blog

10-23-2009, 10:04 AM	#6
ocular I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: outoftown Posts: 998 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by Village Idiot Quote: Originally Posted by inTempus Digital medium format for under $10k with the new Mamiya DM22\|Gear Diary Quote: Elmsford, NY – October 20, 2009 – Mamiya, synonymous with professional photography, has introduced a new 22MP, 36×48mm selling for $9,995. The Mamiya DM22, slated for November delivery, is the perfect choice for photographers when 35mm-sized DSLRs are not good enough. In fashion work, studio product photography, industrial/scientific or other demanding photographic specialties, medium format photography is in many people’s eyes hands-down the winner over 35mm-based digital. The DM22 is the affordable way to achieve that superiority. It's not $40k, it's $10k. Wow. The price war is on! Hopefully you're being facetious. You can get a digital hasselblad with lens for about $12,000. There's also other cheaper options. Hell, the CFV-39 is 39MP digi back for $13,000. A quick google u can get one for $200.. Is this also where u got that info ?

10-23-2009, 10:07 AM	#7
tirediron Just a guy with a camera... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Vancouver Island, BC Posts: 5,096 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 85 Times in 80 Posts My Gallery: (23)	Oooooooo.... WANT! __________________ Visit my website, www.johnsphotography.ca - tell me what you think! Hone your skills - Ask me about the TPF Mentoring Program

10-23-2009, 10:08 AM	#8
Antithesis TPF Junkie! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Portland Posts: 1,262 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts My Gallery: (0)	"Under $10k" doesn't mean affordable to a lot of people, myself included. I'm a poor college student and that means a half a year of tuition and living costs. When they get in the $1000 neighborhood, I'll be interested. I'd get one purely for landscape and macro work. __________________ guess I'm in it for the long haul now

10-23-2009, 10:11 AM	#9
Buckster I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 595 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 31 Times in 29 Posts My Gallery: (0)	At $3700, I can actually think about taking this for a test drive on my Mamiya RB67. __________________ Your honest C&C is always welcome and appreciated. "Photography's never been merely about photographing what you could see; it's always been about photographing what you wanted to see." ~ Ctein

10-23-2009, 12:15 PM	#11
gsgary TPF Junkie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chesterfield UK Posts: 3,129 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 80 Times in 69 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Here's one i used a few months ago

10-23-2009, 11:28 PM	#12
usayit TPF Junkie! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North New Jersey, United States of America Posts: 6,866 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 55 Times in 53 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by Village Idiot Quote: Originally Posted by usayit Quote: Originally Posted by Village Idiot Hopefully you're being facetious. You can get a digital hasselblad with lens for about $12,000. There's also other cheaper options. Hell, the CFV-39 is 39MP digi back for $13,000. Where? digital hasselblad There is where I say Pentax screwed up with the 645D..... Here: Hasselblad \| 503CWD SLR Camera Kit with Digital Back \| 3011040 The link redirects me to a digital back only... for $13k. Linking to a discontinued item doesn't count... __________________ Woohooo!!! <exits stage left> My equipment: Right Eye and Left Eye.

10-24-2009, 12:10 AM	#13
porkphoto No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: California, USA Posts: 41 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (0)	A Hasselblad with an obsolete Kodak back, current Hassy with current back = 25k-30K USD, Current Mamiya system 12k- 20K USD. I don't see me ever owning one. Don't I have a rich long-lost grandmother somewhere?

10-24-2009, 09:29 AM	#14
Village Idiot TPF Junkie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Shepherdsturd, WV / Almost, MD Posts: 3,947 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 57 Times in 52 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by usayit Quote: Originally Posted by Village Idiot Quote: Originally Posted by usayit Where? digital hasselblad There is where I say Pentax screwed up with the 645D..... Here: Hasselblad \| 503CWD SLR Camera Kit with Digital Back \| 3011040 The link redirects me to a digital back only... for $13k. Linking to a discontinued item doesn't count... See: Sad Face It was a kit they were selling for about $12,000 with a 16mp digi back, body, and lens. It wasn't discontinued last time I checked. __________________ Slough Roast Blog Capitol Sound Blog

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