I am considering upgrading my back to an IQ260 and wondering if I should keep my P45+ as a backup if I do or just trade it in?
The reasons I want to upgrade is the wireless connectivity to iPad (making my life much easier for exterior images), the modern interface (once again, making my life easier) and the ability to connect to the XF platform (which I may have an occasional, but ongoing, need for soon; the DF+ sucks in comparison). Also, Sensor+ is a huge plus and I may need higher ISO ability occasionally as well. On splash work, zero latency and not needing a wake up button is huge too.
It is always good to have a back up of everything, and since the P45+ has been fully mine for a while now, it might be good for me to keep. Plus I like the cleaner longer exposures.
Realistically though, I have to wonder how often I would use it if I had an IQ260. Trading it in or selling it sooner, rather than later, will net more capital, and there is no reason to keep a few grand on the shelf unused while loosing value.
So for those of you who have used both backs, what is your opinion?
(If you must know why an IQ260 and not an IQ3 100, or even an IQ380, it boils down to lens cast. Although the IQ3 100 may be fine for you landscape shooters where light/white gradients are rare, it is a big issue for me. Remember, almost all ceilings are white and noise due to lens cast on the IQ3 100 is unacceptable IMO. Now, IQ360? Why pay an extra $10K for just power sharing, especially if I will be using it most often on a technical camera.)