
Film flatness – sometimes the film doesn’t lay flat on the film plane, causing weird focus issues.Prima Donna – when the camera works, it’s amazing, but it’s known for random errors and finicky operation.Any major problem will require cannibalizing parts from another camera Parts availability – all spare parts are now gone.Price – popularity has driven the prices surprisingly high (too high).Ease of use – simple dials for major functions, good ergonomics, not too complex.Auto-focus and exposure meter unlike some older medium format cameras.
Available battery grip – easier vertical shooting, better battery life, and enables use of standard AA batteries. The legendary Zeiss 80mm f/2 planar lens – it’s a dream factory. To sum up my feelings from the Contax 645 review above, I would simply offer the following pros and cons – Pros I thought I would share my experience with others, so I created the detailed Contax 645 review video below. I was immediately in love! But the camera also has a dark side. With the camera, I could finally achieve the vision I had in my head. Surprisingly, it did change my work for the better. Six years ago, I finally reached a point where I could afford a Contax 645. In the back of my head, I knew it wouldn’t, but I learned to ignore the rational voice. Mostly due to “gear acquisition syndrome.” I believed this camera would make me a better photographer. Wireless communication is an integrated part of the IQ3 Digital Back range allowing you to connect an iPad or iPhone wirelessly and use Capture Pilot (downloadable in the app store) for Live View, exposure control, shutter release and instantly check focus or compose on a larger screen.I had dreamed of the Contax 645 for years. IQ3 resolution of 50MP, 60MP, 80MP or 100MP not only delivers incredible detail, but also provides creative flexibility, accommodating virtually any application requirement, be it print or digital. The XF Camera System was created to be a universal platform that is fully integrated with Capture One, offering complete control. With the XF Camera System we have upgraded all moving parts and materials, delivering the fastest, most robust and most reliable camera system we have ever made. Phase One Systems have been used for decades in some of the most demanding professional applications. IQ3 Digital Backs make this possible by capturing images with up to 16-bit color depth per channel. The IQ3 Digital Backs are built to ensure you capture images with smooth and subtle transitions, reproducing the scene as perfect as possible. Bring back virtually every detail, even if you didn’t get the exposure perfect at capture. The extreme dynamic range of the IQ3 Digital Back range (up to 14 f-stops on the IQ3 50MP & 15 f-stops on the IQ3 100MP) enables you to capture nearly every scene no matter what the lighting conditions.