> I do know however that if Michael Reichmann has that much money > invested in > digital equipment ($9,000 is the USD price - up here that EOS 1Ds is going > for $13,000 CDN) it's easy for people to think that his viewpoint may be a > bit skewed. > > It's a bit akin to stating that SUV's are the best vehicles on the road > while being the owner of Exxon/Mobil. > > Just an opinion and nothing more, > Dave
This reminds me of the arguments some people have against owning a high end stereo music system. People buy particular equipment BECAUSE it's good, they dont buy it first and then decide it must be good because they bought it. I wouldnt doubt in the least that a high end 35mm digital camera can exceed medium format with film. The lenses in medium format are not as good in actual lines/mm as the best ones in 35mm optics. In my experience, the biggest gains in medium format with film over 35mm with film is grain reduction, with the increase in overall resolution coming in second in terms overall visual improvement. JCO
