The general departure of Phase One from consumer medium format
Odd, if Phase One has generally departed from consumer medium format, they have neglected to tell me, the 24 other employees of Digital Transitions, or the many customers who have purchased Phase One medium format systems over the last year.
Maybe you're confusing their transition to full-frame 645 for new products as a lack of commitment to a range of products? The opposite is true, at least for us; DT has a wider range of price options that we've ever had before.
Refurbished systems start under $10k with a full warranty, guaranteed condition, all new accessories, and professional dealer support. I'd have to check the sales books but, at least here in the USA, we've sold more $10-20k systems than any previous year (we've also sold more systems at the higher price points than any previous year; sales are up across the board, as is our staffing, location investment, and number of events around the country). I couldn't speak to other markets or other dealers, but DT, at least, has not "generally departed from consumer medium format".
It's true there are great options at lower price points than a Phase One system, but that's been true since day 1. Phase One provides the system with the most umph, for those that want or need it. Honestly the "Phase One sky is falling" narrative that has persisted on this forum for more than a decade is just so strange. It's like being constantly told its raining, when you're sitting next to a window with sunlight streaming in.