Like many of you no doubt, I used a Mamiya RZ 67 as my workhorse for many years, along with a Sinar with sheet and roll film for architectural jobs. In late 2004 I got a 1DS11, and the other cameras have gathered dust except for occasional personal work.
I had an AD job a while ago where I rented a 39MP setup for final output as 4x6 ft posters. I made an 8x10 portfolio print from one of the shots and was amazed at the depth and beautiful tonality, even at that small size. I showed my portfolio at a local university, and the person interviewing me ( someone who sees a lot less photography than an art director, for instance ) asked whether this photo had been shot on 4x5, it was that obvious.
While I don't need the resolution, expense or file storage of a 39MP system, the P21 back has become quite reasonable. I do a lot of industrial, people, and architectural photography (
www.haroldclark.com), and while the Canon would still be the ticket for a lot of things, I would much prefer to use a DB when it suits the assignment. The ability to use the P21 on a shift camera would be important.
Does anybody have experience with the P21 on an architectural camera? I know the P30 is not recommended, but the P21 apparently is. I am also aware of the slightly smaller sensor compared to the P25 back, but would welcome any info from someone who has used this combination.
