After 30 pages of good reading I must present my case:
I´m a DSLR Full Frame user for travel and macro.
Collodion photography newbie (among other processes) for portrait and still life.
But I can´t travel no more with a DSLR+lenses. Too heavy for my bones even with just one full frame body+one lenses (50mm).
For months I´ve been searching for a full frame compact camera. Compact but with pro quality (full frame on not). I saw several Sony´s, etc; but none were that "spark!!!"
End up always with the Leica M (full frame, compact, no bayer filter). Too expensive for me as a second/third system just to travel.
The first alternative (Sony RX-1) isn´t that cheap yet (it´s the first; we must pay that price).
These Merrills... Well, they look like magnificent tools to produce really high-end results, no bayer filters, excellent color, and simple machines. Portable.
Affordable as a "second" system oriented to work outside my studio/traveling.
I do not use most of my DSLR fancy features. They´ve too much stuff and repeat functions in my modest opinion. Too many menus, etc.
So I think that Merrill´s simplicity are good news (I like Leica approach because they keep things simple). A "camera obscura" with a bit of convenience ,-)
This is the type of work I do/I will do with a Merrill?
http://ateliercunha.com/ibp_menu_iconand.htmlMy question:
Am I finally in the presence of my compact, pro quality, light, affordable camera? At last?
:-)
All your help and thoughts are most welcome.
Thank you so much in advance.