Whoa, this came out of left field. Ronald maybe you're trying to run C-1 on the mini tele.
Without a doubt c-1 does basic processing of Canon/Nikon files better easier than lightroom, though still misses some features and requires a little more work.
OK, DPP does Canon files better, but few batch process with it though I do use it for tethering with Canon because DPP is rock solid and C-1 won't accept the 1dx with ethernet.
Though when I'm in a tight deadline for multiple imagery, I usually turn to lightroom for speed and ease and well, right now C1 7 is kinda of bog slow on anything but the newer macs with faster graphics cards.
Actually I have few complaints with C-1 other than it seems every two or three version, they seem to hit it into the woods, instead of the fairway, usually by answering a question nobody is asking, but they eventually straighten it out.
I do wish they'd accept other medium format digital cameras, I know Phase has no desire to help their competition, but I think they'd actually gain share in medium format if they opened it up and let's face it adding Leica wouldn't cut into any Phase or Leaf sales.
Plus it's a bit disingenuous to scream that hasselblad closed their system when C-1 that is a pay to play software locks out other larger than 35mm cameras.
Still, I wouldn't go anywhere near saying it's not a growing profitable product, though once again if they opened up to other cameras, maybe worked a little more on some other things like the 1dx ethernet tethering they'd gain more customers.
Personally, I think I have three licensees (not sure, but I think it's 3) and usually run an older version, just because it's more stable to do so and I run a lot of different machines, from new to a few generations old.
But I'm the last person to ask about this because I think every camera in the world (well every digital camera in the world) should come with hard wired tethering, preferably usb 3, because thunderbold to fw 800 connection sucks.
Now in regards to medium format going cmos, I would bet that's going to happen. People have screamed forever for better live view and higher iso and it seems that ccd does do that well.
Personally I think ccds in general produce a much better file, with only two personal exceptions, the olympus omd em5 and em1 and the RED 1 cameras (I don't except Phase to support RED files).
That's why today I bought a Leica S2 from Steve Hendrix. I assume CCD will go away and the Leica will give my Contax Lenses more use and continue to work with my phase backs. It would be nice of C-1 could handle all of the tethering chores.
IMO
BC
P.S. I should add that nothing processes a raw file as well as Iridient Raw Developer, if you take the time to learn it, but it's not as user friendly as lightroom or C-1, but it's processes one great file.
