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new Mamiya DL28 Digital Camera System

This is strange news from the MF market place. A new "system" from Mamiya ... in bedded with ... Leaf ... that is in bedded with the Hy6 --and Mamiya is in bedded with Phase... what is going on here, every body seams to be getiing in bead with everyone ... at the same time.

*28mp seams to be like a sweet spot for MF, ant at $15k ! not so bad.

*Mamiya knows that they have to get a faster more-35mm-like AF system...

*Leaf probably wants to avoid having all the eggs in the Hy6 basket... smart.

*Mamiya was always servicing Leaf...

We all win with this one.. bring it on..

"In medium format digital photography, price and performance are usually at opposite ends of the digital spectrum. Normally you have to pay more – a lot more – for better quality, performance and features, certainly for the latest technology. The new Mamiya DL28 Digital Camera System totally changes that way of thinking.

The Mamiya DL28 Digital Camera System offers professional features and benefits found in much more expensive cameras. For example, even though the DL28's resolution is an impressive 28 Megapixels, its large sensor allows a pixel size of 7.2 microns, producing images with unmatched richness and color accuracy, low noise, and striking highlight and shadow detail. Its 3.5-inch (diagonal) screen is the largest in the industry and offers a bright, high-contrast touch screen that is ideal for outdoor or indoor work.

The DL28 marries the professionally proven Mamiya camera system to the innovative 28 megapixel Aptus-II 6 Digital Back from Leaf - a system capable of unrivaled performance, image quality and value. The 645AFD III body has a new coreless motor for faster, more accurate autofocusing and an enhanced interface system that provides total communication between the camera, lens and digital back. The 645AFD III and Leaf Aptus-II 6 Digital Back work as an integral unit so you'll never miss the action.

With 16-bit capture, 12 stop dynamic range and an ISO range of 50-800, the Mamiya DL28 is a full featured professional digital solution that allows photographers to focus on creating the image and not worrying about the technology. The 28 MP back provides raw files of 53Mb, and 16 bit TIFF files in excess of 159 Mb – ensuring that you'll have the information needed for virtually any size reproduction.

Compact flash media storage makes it easy to shoot untethered on location or in the studio. You can also use the included firewire cable and Leaf Capture 11.2 software to shoot directly to your computer. And the latest Leaf Capture software allows other people - in the field or in the studio - to view your creativity on their iPhones as you continue shooting!

The Mamiya DL28 will be available November 2008. MAP price is $14,999.
 
there is also a grip

Vertical Hand Grip for Mamiya 645AFD III

Cologne, Germany – September 17, 2008 – A vertical grip for the Mamiya 645AFDIII medium format camera has been announced by Mamiya at the 2008 Photokina. The grip, designed for the 645AFD III, features a shutter release button, release mode selector (single or continuous), and Auto Exposure Lock (AEL) and Autofocus lock (AF) buttons all for comfort, convenience and quick handling when shooting vertically. Two rotary dials for control of the aperture and shutter speed are conveniently placed near the shutter release dial, for total control while working vertically.

The grip, which powers the 645AFD III camera, can use AA alkaline or rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries. Remaining battery power of the grip can be displayed on the 645AFD III’s LCD panel.

Pricing and delivery information will be announced early 2009.

Specifications
Compatible cameras: the 645AFDIII series
Features: shutter release button, release mode selector, AE and AF lock buttons, rear and front electronic dials.
Dimensions (LxHxW): 6 x 4.5 x3 inches (153 x115 x 78mm)
Weight (batteries included): 14oz. (400g)
 

Graham Mitchell

New member
This isn't a new system. It's an existing back packaged with an existing camera, and they have been working together already for years, just as you can also add a Sinar back to a Mamiya 645AF.
 

Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
The bed partners for the MF cameras are constantly changing. There is no guarantee that Leaf would always be allowed to use the Hy6 body. So it's normal for Leaf to keep as bed partner Mamiya and anyone else with a working body!

Asher
 
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