Is the Mamiya ZD good enough to shoot food?

[Clawery]

Mark,

Depending on what else you shoot and what other camera systems you use, I might recommend a P30/P30+, P25/P25+ or P45/P45+. The P25/P45 have the largest real estate to play with, but the P30 produces beautiful files. Phase One has some great pricing currently on the refurbished backs, so it might be something to consider.

Chris Lawery
Sales Manager
Capture Integration
(404)234-5195 Cell
(404)522-7662 Atlanta
(305 )534-5701 Miami
(877 )217-9870 National
Capture Integration, Phase One Dealer
chris@captureintegration.com

[Mark Swindler]

Chris- After doing a lot of reading on various backs, and calling Mamiya, I'm thinking that the P30+ might be the back I'll use. I'm probably going to have to rent for this up-coming job, but the client is willing to pay for the rental. The last shot was done on a P25 back and the client was happy with the results. When I know more about the shoot day, I'll contact you directly for rental info.

Thanks, Mark S.

[Clawery]

Mark - The P30/ P30+ is a great back to shoot with. It's 31MP and produces some beautiful files. Just keep in mind that it does have micro-lenses in front of the sensor,
so it can be an issue with wide angle lenses on technical cameras.

Here is a link to our web site that explains some of our rental policies.

Capture Integration - Your partner in High-End Digital Photography Rental Policies and Forms

Chris Lawery
Capture Integration - Miami/Atlanta
Phase One Dealer of the Year
404-522-7662 office
404-234-5195 cell
877-217-9870 national
Capture Integration, Phase One Dealer
chris@captureintegration.com

[Quentin_Bargate]

Yes, the ZD is good enough to shoot food. Its a superb studio camera in general, although not at its best at exposures longer than around 20 secs. The 120mm macro is an excellent lens and ideal for food photography. I would not exactly be surprised if a Phase One dealer had a different opinion!

[Clawery]

Originally Posted by Quentin_Bargate

Yes, the ZD is good enough to shoot food. Its a superb studio camera in general, although not at its best at exposures longer than around 20 secs. The 120mm macro is an excellent lens and ideal for food photography. I would not exactly be surprised if a Phase One dealer had a different opinion!

I am a bit biased towards Phase One since we sell Phase products. The ZD is an o.k. digital back, but it does have it's limitations. With the prices of demo and refurbished backs dropping, they are reaching the ZD price range.

Chris Lawery
Title, Capture Integration
Capture Integration, Phase One Dealer of the Year

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[Quentin_Bargate]

Better yet, the new tie-up between Phase and Mamiya provides a useful future upgrade path. I like the ZD but this new partnership adds value.

Quentin

[Clawery]

Here are a couple of tests to show you some of the different backs that are currently out. There are some P+ and some non + backs in the mix. If the pictures look familiar, it is the area of Centennial Park in Atlanta, GA that was hit by the tornado.

Capture Integration - Your partner in High-End Digital Photography Comparisons

I don't have a direct ZD comparison of a ZD and Phase One back, but please let me know what kind of test people would like to see.

Chris Lawery
Sales Manager
chris@captureintegration.com
Capture Integration, Phase One Dealer of the Year

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404-234-5195 | Cell
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