FS: (RARE) Phase one IQ150 (CONTAX MOUNT)

[simonlyphotography]

I think it is time for it to go to eBay. Let us know when we can bid.   

For real, I'll repost ad on here. Might be gone though!

[Mexecutioner]

Is it gone? Is it? 

[howardcarroll]

As a c645 owner and one that has been watching the forums for close to 2 years now for a back, I can only pray this over priced crop back has been sold and will leave the front page forever. No offense simonly, I hope you got/get a price in your range.

EDIT: Pokemons to Pokemons, you're confusing the value in shooting film on systems like the 645 and T2-T3 and getting it scanned professionally with a color pass done to having an outdated digital back. No professional that is currently using these systems would see the value in this particular back that you might see as the owner. Its honestly a glorified pola back as the quality of film has far outreached the quality of this back nowadays. GLWS as always though.

[Mexecutioner]

As a c645 owner and one that has been watching the forums for close to 2 years now for a back, I can only pray this over priced crop back has been sold and will leave the front page forever. No offense simonly, I hope you got/get a price in your range.

EDIT: Pokemons to Pokemons, you're confusing the value in shooting film on systems like the 645 and T2-T3 and getting it scanned professionally with a color pass done to having an outdated digital back. No professional that is currently using these systems would see the value in this particular back that you might see as the owner. Its honestly a glorified pola back as the quality of film has far outreached the quality of this back nowadays. GLWS as always though.

So true, emotional aspects and nostalgia play games in ones head when pricing gear for sale. Still GLWS!

[simonlyphotography]

As a c645 owner and one that has been watching the forums for close to 2 years now for a back, I can only pray this over priced crop back has been sold and will leave the front page forever. No offense simonly, I hope you got/get a price in your range.

EDIT: Pokemons to Pokemons, you're confusing the value in shooting film on systems like the 645 and T2-T3 and getting it scanned professionally with a color pass done to having an outdated digital back. No professional that is currently using these systems would see the value in this particular back that you might see as the owner. Its honestly a glorified pola back as the quality of film has far outreached the quality of this back nowadays. GLWS as always though.

After waiting for a while, and reading your text, no offence taken at all and you might be right. I might consider reducing the price to 9000, but they would have to pick it up in Houston TX with Net 9000 to me.

Is it gone? Is it? 

Not yet! but working on getting on it!

NEW PRICE: $9000 Lowest considering I paid about 12-13k for it from Digital Transitions. Definitely my loss.

[SergeyT]

Maybe I am missing something obvious but how would a Contax owner benefit from getting this back over getting a modern GFX body and using C645 lenses on it ?

[Mexecutioner]

Maybe I am missing something obvious but how would a Contax owner benefit from getting this back over getting a modern GFX body and using C645 lenses on it ?

No benefit whatsoever.

[nikesteam]

Hi Simonly,

Here again. I just wanted to say that I think that, unfortunately even $9,000 would be a bit high for someone looking to buy a digital back. If I didn't have one for my C645 already, I would EASILY buy this (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Contax-645-Camera-kit-w-Phase-One-P65-Med-Format-Digital-Back-14k-actuations/303926956415?hash=item46c375517f:g:fIgAAOSwkPlgR~JJ) full-frame KIT for full asking price before buying your cropped back. I think this is one of those times where you've made a regrettable investment that's hard to come to terms with. You mentioned the CMOS sensors having better low-light capabilities, but this camera kit is used mainly by studio / wedding photographers and when is the last time you've seen a nighttime wedding shoot?

I have several friends who regret buying their backs from DT, et al, which is why I will never do it, and have been patiently waiting YEARS on these forums for the right seller to come along. I would hate to say it to you, because I really do hope you sell your DB, but I would reckon you could get around $4K to $5K for this at best (even then I wouldn't be buying it from you as I already have a cropped sensor that I got pretty much for free when I bought my C645, that I actually really love, so it wouldn't make sense for me to have multiple cropped sensors). But let the market decide, and let me know when you put it up on eBay! We may all be pleasantly surprised. Oh! That kit I posted here, this is its second time being posted in the last month, it was initially posted at $6K. Maybe @howardcaroll would be interested in it? GLWS!!

[howardcarroll]

Hi Simonly,

Here again. I just wanted to say that I think that, unfortunately even $9,000 would be a bit high for someone looking to buy a digital back. If I didn't have one for my C645 already, I would EASILY buy this (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Contax-645-Camera-kit-w-Phase-One-P65-Med-Format-Digital-Back-14k-actuations/303926956415?hash=item46c375517f:g:fIgAAOSwkPlgR~JJ) full-frame KIT for full asking price before buying your cropped back. I think this is one of those times where you've made a regrettable investment that's hard to come to terms with. You mentioned the CMOS sensors having better low-light capabilities, but this camera kit is used mainly by studio / wedding photographers and when is the last time you've seen a nighttime wedding shoot?

I have several friends who regret buying their backs from DT, et al, which is why I will never do it, and have been patiently waiting YEARS on these forums for the right seller to come along. I would hate to say it to you, because I really do hope you sell your DB, but I would reckon you could get around $4K to $5K for this at best (even then I wouldn't be buying it from you as I already have a cropped sensor that I got pretty much for free when I bought my C645, that I actually really love, so it wouldn't make sense for me to have multiple cropped sensors). But let the market decide, and let me know when you put it up on eBay! We may all be pleasantly surprised. Oh! That kit I posted here, this is its second time being posted in the last month, it was initially posted at $6K. Maybe @howardcaroll would be interested in it? GLWS!!

I had seen that kit and was toying with the idea but 2 days ago I was a different person. I just used the GFX on a job yesterday and was very surprised. At this point I would even have a hard time choosing to rent a phase kit on client dime over the GFX. I still have a need for film so the contax will stay but my search for a digiback has come to an end.

NEW PRICE: $9000 Lowest considering I paid about 12-13k for it from Digital Transitions. Definitely my loss.

Not a loss if you got use out of it! Think of it as a lease. Put some more frames through it while you have it, that should soften the blow. GLWS

[simonlyphotography]

Hi Simonly,

Here again. I just wanted to say that I think that, unfortunately even $9,000 would be a bit high for someone looking to buy a digital back. If I didn't have one for my C645 already, I would EASILY buy this (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Contax-645-Camera-kit-w-Phase-One-P65-Med-Format-Digital-Back-14k-actuations/303926956415?hash=item46c375517f:g:fIgAAOSwkPlgR~JJ) full-frame KIT for full asking price before buying your cropped back. I think this is one of those times where you've made a regrettable investment that's hard to come to terms with. You mentioned the CMOS sensors having better low-light capabilities, but this camera kit is used mainly by studio / wedding photographers and when is the last time you've seen a nighttime wedding shoot?

I have several friends who regret buying their backs from DT, et al, which is why I will never do it, and have been patiently waiting YEARS on these forums for the right seller to come along. I would hate to say it to you, because I really do hope you sell your DB, but I would reckon you could get around $4K to $5K for this at best (even then I wouldn't be buying it from you as I already have a cropped sensor that I got pretty much for free when I bought my C645, that I actually really love, so it wouldn't make sense for me to have multiple cropped sensors). But let the market decide, and let me know when you put it up on eBay! We may all be pleasantly surprised. Oh! That kit I posted here, this is its second time being posted in the last month, it was initially posted at $6K. Maybe @howardcaroll would be interested in it? GLWS!!

Nike, you brought a P6+ (Bid) onto this group, like the lowest Bid, that hasnt even closed yet, check back in a few days and see what the prices look like.

I dont think i can sell it for anything less than 9k, i'm happy to keep it at that point because it still serves a purpose to me.

I definitely do agree with your statement from digital transitions. I got the bitter end of the stick but the photos i've produced, i've never once regretted owning this. I just have other plans atm.

I think everyones comments serve a purpose but this is still a discontinued item vs a production line GFX. You won't see a Phase one IQ150 again on this group after I close this group out. so good luck with finding another one.

[nikesteam]

That auction is the second time it's been listed. It was first listed with a starting bid of 5,999.00 (for the body, accessories, AND the P65+, which btw is an EXCELLENT digital back, and one of the last FF Kodak CCD chips to be made), and still no one bid on it, so he lowered the starting bid to 5.5 to see if he can get some interest in it.

Howard, I'm no SUPER curious as to what made you instantly change your mind. If you have any pics that you can share I would love to see them.

[simonlyphotography]

That auction is the second time it's been listed. It was first listed with a starting bid of 5,999.00 (for the body, accessories, AND the P65+, which btw is an EXCELLENT digital back, and one of the last FF Kodak CCD chips to be made), and still no one bid on it, so he lowered the starting bid to 5.5 to see if he can get some interest in it.

Howard, I'm no SUPER curious as to what made you instantly change your mind. If you have any pics that you can share I would love to see them.

I definitely don't disagree that the P65+ is a fantastic body but there are a few things and I'll note them here.

First: the listing is just for a Contax 645 BODY only not the Lens, so you're basically getting half of what you need the 80mm f2 is about 2000-2500$ so with that being said, You're just not getting a full kit.

Second: the p65+ is a FANTASTIC body because its uncropped. Perfectly fine, but it does terrible at iso800, but my IQ150 at ISO800 or even 1600 is fantastic and sharp!

Third: I have a Touch screen LCD, up to date colors and a more updated system.

4th, and I feel stupid to tell you this, but I use to own a P65+  and I know the system inside and out, and I definitely believe that the IQ150 (IN MY OPINION) is the better system with better dynamic range and the bells and whistles just fit me.

But than again, this is all speculations right? I'm happy to argue with you guys about it, but If I can't get my asking price than I don't mind keeping it.
I'm not desperate to get rid of this. I'm glad it's up, whoever wants it. its available now.

But whenever I hear threads about people wanting one. They aint about it. I was, I actually bought it.

EDIT: Forgot to add that I have less than 5000 Actuation, maybe between 3000-4000, cant beleive you guys are comparing my almost brand new Digital back to the garbage you see out there on the market....

[Mexecutioner]

LOL, even with 5000 actuations it is a dinosaur in the current digital MF era. Why don't you just keep it and enjoy it if it is all that and a bag of chips? Since you will never get close to your new asking price, maybe use it every now and then just for the joy it brings. It is a  hard reality with these backs, we pay a lot and then they sell for nothing. I am planning on keeping mine until it dies.

[drevil]

I think everybody in this thread needs to cool down abit haha.

but seriously, where is that ebay link? put put it on ebay, starting price 1$ and see where it goes man, sorry but you will get your feet wet