Then dont upgrade.
I cant see it being worth it for a few minor upgrades
If however you have specific annoyance with your current setup (flash synch for example) then it will be worth it
S
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It looks like a decent first step, but once again just a variation of a present theme.
I think the proof will be in the lens line and if there are new lenses coming online then they should get to market fast and they should be strong and robust, same with the build quality and elimation of the shutter lag.
One of the things I like about the phase back is the build quality and stability of the system and the new camera should reflect this. The back feels upscale, so should the camera.
The previous afdII was not necessarilly a bad camera but never felt like real quality, even the autofocus of the few that I tried made a lot of noise, which I hope is addressed with this camera.
I still don't understand why all of these newer medium format camera do not have a right angle grip and shutter release. Even a clip on accessory would be better than having to reach around all day on a long shoot.
Once again, the viability will be in the lenses. If they are solid, fast and have good auto and manual focus then they will be accepted, but the feel and quality must be there.
Now if Phase can get this to market and make sure it is solid and long lasting, they should get it into rental houses with a full lens line as soon as possible.
Since the price is very attractive if I was Phase/Mamiya, the next thing I would turn my attention to (like first thing in the morning) is the RZwith the digital interface. I would rework the finder so it had greater magnification and reposition the blades to fit the 645 (or smaller) crop so that the view is accurate.
I don't think you can over estimate how many working pros loved shooting with the RZ, especially beauty and portraits and how many RZ lenses are sitting on a shelf waiting for use or realize how strong a selling point it would be to bundle two cameras, one for studio, one for location at the same price as the compeitions one system.
At least the new camera is black.
JR