The latest medium format cameras articles from BJP

Leica expands S2 compatibility with new lens adapters

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:13:02 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Leica has released a series of lens adapters that will allow S2 owners to use medium format lenses made by Hasselblad, Pentax and Mamiya Leica has released a series of lens adapters that will allow S2 owners to use medium format lenses made by Hasselblad, Pentax and Mamiya

Close focus: Hasselblad's new research department

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:10:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Hasselblad has gone back to its roots, creating a new research and development department to serve niche photographers, and starting with aerial specialists. Olivier Laurent speaks with the global special applications manager, Benny Buchtrup. Hasselblad has gone back to its roots, creating a new research and development department to serve niche photographers, and starting with aerial specialists. Olivier Laurent speaks with the global special applications manager, Benny Buchtrup.

Hands-on with Sigma's SD1

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:35:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

BJP's technical reviewer Richard Kilpatrick has been testing Sigma's 46-megapixel SD1 digital SLR. Ahead of the publication of his full review in August, he gives us his first impressions BJP's technical reviewer Richard Kilpatrick has been testing Sigma's 46-megapixel SD1 digital SLR. Ahead of the publication of his full review in August, he gives us his first impressions

Private equity firm takes control of Hasselblad [update]

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:03:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

A private equity firm based in Germany has acquired the Swedish medium format camera manufacturer Hasselblad A private equity firm based in Germany has acquired the Swedish medium format camera manufacturer Hasselblad

Hasselblad offers "bonus check" to H4D customers

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:50:48 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Hasselblad is set to offer, until 31 July, a "bonus check" worth 10% of the price of a new Hasselblad H4D camera or CFV digital back redeemable against any photography equipment Hasselblad is set to offer, until 31 July, a "bonus check" worth 10% of the price of a new Hasselblad H4D camera or CFV digital back redeemable against any photography equipment

Is a medium format camera right for you?

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:56:36 GMT

Richard Kilpatrick BJP

BJP evaluates the pros and cons of the Leica S2 and Pentax 645D against those of the system approach taken by Hasselblad and Phase One, asking if the increasing affordability of such cameras will finally give them wider appeal. BJP evaluates the pros and cons of the Leica S2 and Pentax 645D against those of the system approach taken by Hasselblad and Phase One, asking if the increasing affordability of such cameras will finally give them wider appeal.

Eighty megapixels to go: Leaf's Aptus II 12 tested

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:06:35 GMT

Adam Woolfitt BJP

Leaf’s latest digital back, the Aptus II 12, delivers a whopping resolution that the company claims eliminates any worries about Moiré. Adam Woolfitt finds himself edging closer to the Holy Grail of medium format capture. Leaf’s latest digital back, the Aptus II 12, delivers a whopping resolution that the company claims eliminates any worries about Moiré. Adam Woolfitt finds himself edging closer to the Holy Grail of medium format capture.

Phase One adds Profoto plug-in to Capture One

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:06:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Phase One and Profoto continue their collaboration with the release of a new lighting control tool in the Capture One workflow and image management software Phase One and Profoto continue their collaboration with the release of a new lighting control tool in the Capture One workflow and image management software

Pentax confirms 25mm lens for its medium format system

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Pentax has confirmed to BJP the upcoming release - "within six to eight weeks" - of a 25mm f/4 prime lens for its 645D medium format system Pentax has confirmed to BJP the upcoming release - "within six to eight weeks" - of a 25mm f/4 prime lens for its 645D medium format system

Phase One unveils new generation of digital backs

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:30:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Phase One has unveiled its own version of Leaf's 80 megapixels digital back - the Phase One IQ180, which is part of a new "generation of medium format digital backs" Phase One has unveiled its own version of Leaf's 80 megapixels digital back - the Phase One IQ180, which is part of a new "generation of medium format digital backs"

Pentax updates flagship cameras' firmwares

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 09:44:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Pentax has released a firmware update for its K-5, k-r and 645D interchangeable lens cameras, bringing support for SDXC memory cards and new ISO settings options Pentax has released a firmware update for its K-5, k-r and 645D interchangeable lens cameras, bringing support for SDXC memory cards and new ISO settings options

Loyalty at a price?

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 09:52:04 GMT

David Kilpatrick BJP

Open versus locked: makers in both the mirrorless and medium- format camera markets are taking an increasingly divergent approach to their systems, reports David Kilpatrick in this report from Photokina. Open versus locked: makers in both the mirrorless and medium- format camera markets are taking an increasingly divergent approach to their systems, reports David Kilpatrick in this report from Photokina.

Back home on the range

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:48:14 GMT

Jonathan Eastland BJP

Give me a rangefinder and I'm a happy man, says Jonathan Eastland, who argues they still can't be beaten for candid shots. And you don't necessarily have to spend a fortune to buy one, thanks to a healthy supply of used Soviet models. Just beware the "No Name Contax". Give me a rangefinder and I'm a happy man, says Jonathan Eastland, who argues they still can't be beaten for candid shots. And you don't necessarily have to spend a fortune to buy one, thanks to a healthy supply of used Soviet models. Just beware the "No Name Contax".

Phase One unveils Capture One 6

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Phase One has brought a major update to its digital photo workflow software - Capture One 6 Phase One has brought a major update to its digital photo workflow software - Capture One 6

Hasselblad's entry level camera coming to London

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:54:07 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Hasselblad is to hold a special studio-day event to present its H4D-31 medium format camera, first introduced in late September Hasselblad is to hold a special studio-day event to present its H4D-31 medium format camera, first introduced in late September

Hasselblad goes collector with stainless steel camera

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:53:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Hasselblad, taking Leica's cue with its many collector cameras, is releasing a limited run of 100 H4D-40 Stainless Steel cameras Hasselblad, taking Leica's cue with its many collector cameras, is releasing a limited run of 100 H4D-40 Stainless Steel cameras

Pentax 645D to make UK appearance

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:34:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Pentax is set to officially unveil, in the UK, its 645D medium format camera at a 26 November event organised in collaboration with Park Cameras Pentax is set to officially unveil, in the UK, its 645D medium format camera at a 26 November event organised in collaboration with Park Cameras

Pentax 645D tested: The New Contender

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:22:00 GMT

Adam Woolfitt BJP

Pentax takes its acclaimed 645 camera into the digital age. Adam Woolfitt gives his first impressions after using the camera on an initial two-day location test Pentax takes its acclaimed 645 camera into the digital age. Adam Woolfitt gives his first impressions after using the camera on an initial two-day location test

Leaf's 80-megapixel back to make London appearance

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:59:11 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

London-based Peartree is set to demo, for the first time in the UK, the new Leaf Aptus II 12 digital back, which offers a resolution of 80 megapixels London-based Peartree is set to demo, for the first time in the UK, the new Leaf Aptus II 12 digital back, which offers a resolution of 80 megapixels

Out of Franke & Heidecke's ashes, rises DHW Fototechnik

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:17:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

One year after the collapse of Franke & Heidecke, the maker of the Rolleiflex and Hy6 medium format camera body, a group of employees continue to produce the legendary products. BJP talks with Hans Hartje, who spearheaded the rebirth One year after the collapse of Franke & Heidecke, the maker of the Rolleiflex and Hy6 medium format camera body, a group of employees continue to produce the legendary products. BJP talks with Hans Hartje, who spearheaded the rebirth

Phase One: "We're working on a brand new camera design"

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:50:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

As Phase One unveils a new “Investment Protection” programme for its customers, it is hard at work developing a “brand new camera design," the firm’s president and CEO Henrik Håkonsson tells BJP As Phase One unveils a new “Investment Protection” programme for its customers, it is hard at work developing a “brand new camera design," the firm’s president and CEO Henrik Håkonsson tells BJP

Pentax 645D coming to the UK sooner than expected

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:50:31 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Pentax has told BJP it expects its medium format digital camera - the 645D - to be released in the UK two months earlier than originally planned Pentax has told BJP it expects its medium format digital camera - the 645D - to be released in the UK two months earlier than originally planned

Arca-Swiss targets medium-format photojournalists

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:26:00 GMT

Diane Smyth BJP

Arca-Swiss has expanded its R-line of precision medium format cameras, launching the small, light Rm2d and the Rm3di. Arca-Swiss has expanded its R-line of precision medium format cameras, launching the small, light Rm2d and the Rm3di.

Hasselblad ups the ante with 200-megapixel camera

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:44:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Hasselblad has announced the upcoming release of a 200 megapixels resolution camera – using the firm’s Multi-Shot technology that can quadruple the resolution of its 50 megapixels H4D camera Hasselblad has announced the upcoming release of a 200 megapixels resolution camera – using the firm’s Multi-Shot technology that can quadruple the resolution of its 50 megapixels H4D camera

Hasselblad introduces new entry-level medium format camera

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:35:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Hasselblad is making a major play for 35mm digital SLR users with the release of a new 31 megapixels H4D medium format camera priced under €10,000 Hasselblad is making a major play for 35mm digital SLR users with the release of a new 31 megapixels H4D medium format camera priced under €10,000