In my business I shoot art works and 3D material, such as rare books and sculptures, and am looking to purchase a MFDB to use on my Mamiya AFD. I am wanting to spend around AU$12,000. Currently I am looking at an Aptus 22, but also seriously considering a refurbished P25 or P30.
I have used Sinar backs a lot in the past, such as the 54M and the 54H, and know Captureshot inside out. That said, I am not crazy about it as software. The back quality is second to none, however.
I have shot on the ZD, too. The main reservation I have about going with the ZD is that I am unsure how 'future proof' it will be, compared to say, a P25, which I imagine will have better resale down the track. Also, the Phase back allows for higher ISO, and long exposures, which can be handy in those situations where I shoot installations with available light.
Screens on the back are not so important as I largely shoot tethered.
I mentioned the Aptus 22, as I have seen them come up within my budget, and they have an excellent reputation.
What are people's thoughts? Obviously the link up bwn Phase and Mamiya is an extremely compelling reason to go with Phase, as well as the strength of C1 software.
Are any of you using your gear for similar work? Has anyone seen any good deals out there recently that you could direct me to? Which back do you think would be the way to go in this instance?
Thanks,
Nick Kreisler
www.viewfinderdigitisation.com.au