#Full frame vs medium format software

Now, of course, I understand diminishing returns and I wasn’t expecting 10 times better results, however, I was expecting better results than the lowly Canon system. The Phase One system costs more than 10 times that of the Canon combination. The question is, are medium format cameras the absolute best option for architectural photographers?Ī couple of years ago I compared the Canon 5DSR with the 24mm TS-E to the 100mp Phase One technical camera coupled with the Rodenstock 40mm f/4.0. Generally speaking, larger sensors tend to offer better image quality this isn’t explicitly true but for the most part, it’s what most people experience. Having said that, with the adapter on I can choose the use the lens (leaf) shutter and that gives me the option to shoot at 1/1000 sec X-sync.Cameras like the Phase One XF system and the Hasselblad H6D offer some the largest commercially available digital sensors currently on the market.

While most DSLRs have moved up to 1/250 or even 1/200, the 1/125 sec shutter-sync limitation is a disadvantage. Chief among those is the X-sync limitation of only 1/125. Even though I like the Fuji very much and it is my go to camera for all studio work, there are certain things that I actually don’t like. It appears to be a one-way bashing of the Hasselblad so far. Once the hot-shoe is clear of the viewfinder, you can attach all sorts of accessories. The Hasselblad does not have that.Īnother cool feature of the Fuji is that the viewfinder is detachable. The Fuji has something that greatly enhances its reputation as a versatile camera for both stills and video work. The Hasselblad will not work without a lens attached to it and the camera controlling it mechanically. With the Hasselblad this is not possible. Much like a view-camera where there is no electronic connection. So, this means you can use any lens without having to worry about electronic connections lens and the camera body and use it to make images. For precise studio work and especially high speed work, this is an absolute no-no.Īnother big advantage of the Fuji is that it has a built-in shutter. Almost like the automatic transmission shift in some cheaper cars which you feel when trying to overtake a car in front. The Hasselblad has a slight delay between when you press the shutter button as against when the image is actually made. The other problem is the incomprehensible shutter lag.

I have mentioned in the video, and I reiterate myself here, this is a photographer’s camera. It also comes with a host of custom functions which gives it a lot of flexibility. But what the Fuji has is an incredible amount of body based controls and dials. It looks slightly flimsy too compared to the Hasselblad because the Hasselblad has a metallic finish and that gives a tougher look. Plus, there is no way I can connect a remote laser trigger, which is what I use for capturing splashes and those sort of high-speed action photography.Ĭompared to the Hasselblad, the Fuji is a slightly larger built camera.

#Full frame vs medium format software

Of course I can trigger it via a software when the camera is connected to my laptop, but not with a mechanical remote trigger. For a start, with the Hasselblad I do not have a way to connect a mechanical cable release. The Hasselblad X1D-50c, despite being a highly anticipated camera, it is not my preferred choice when it comes to critical studio work and studio work is what we do here. Lack of compatibility with a mechanical cable release.