An edited version of my review originally featured over a decade ago in Hotshoe International magazine. With the closure of Franke and Heidecke*, the medium format market has been dominated by just two players: Hasselblad and Phase One. Hasselblad has since chosen a closed system on their H4D series, preventing third-party backs from being fitted, while digital back-maker Phase One hastily became the majority shareholder of Mamiya. Phase One also deftly acquired the assets of back-maker Leaf from Kodak recently, giving the company a second line.Leaf's higher-end backs are still marketed using their brand-name, but the three so-called "entry-level" 22/28/33-megapixel Aptus II models are being re-branded as the Mamiya DM22, DM28 and DM33, respectively. Each back is being bun
Continue Reading
The remainder of this review is available to Digital Journal of Photography Members.
Every review, guide and tutorial is based on first-hand experience and over 25 years' experience in the photo industry.
Membership includes:
- ✔ Camera and lens reviews
- ✔ Practical Canon and Lightroom guides
- ✔ Independent buying advice based on real-world experience
- ✔ Regular new content and exclusive member resources
Photography changes quickly. Your membership gives you access to new reviews, updated guides and expert advice as they're published.
Choose your membership
- Monthly — $9.99
Flexible access. - 6 Months — $34.99
$5.83 per month — save $24.95. - Annual — $49.99 ★ Best Value
$4.17 per month — save $69.89.
Subscribe now
|
Already a member? Log in
