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The new Phase One P 40+ medium format camera is now available. The Sensor+ enabled digital camera back/camera system features two separate image-capture modes where in normal mode; the P 40+ delivers full 40 megapixel. The P 40+ digital back starts at €14,990; the P 40+ camera system starts at €16,990.


Technical specifications:
P 40+ full resolution capture mode:
Resolution: 40 megapixels
Pixel size: 6 x 6 micron
RAW file compression: (IIQ large: 40 MB) (IIQ small: 26 MB)
ISO: 50, 100, 200, 400, 800
Capture rate: Up to 1.2 frames per second

Photography Blog is reporting that the Voigtländer Bessa III 667 aka the Fujifilm GF670 is now available for pre-order on a UK website. The Bessa III 667 / GF670 would start shipping by next month and can be purchased from Robert White’s website for £1,650 + VAT.

The Voigtländer Bessa III medium format rangefinder has finally got a price tag. In Europe, the camera will retail for 999 Euros and should be available by May 2009.

Specs:

Name: Voigtländer Bessa III
Type: Medium format folding bellows rangefinder camera
Lens: HELIAR 80mm f/3.5
Angle of View: 53 degrees (6x6 size) or 57 degrees (6x7 size)
Focusing: Manual
Focusing range: 0.9m (3ft) to infinity
Finder: Coincidence type rangefinder with bright frame and automatic parallax correction.
Shutter: Electronically controlled lens shutter. Shutter speed: 4 – 1/500 sec
Exposure control: Centre weighted average metering. Exposure compensation: +/- 2 EV by 1/3 EV steps
Film winding: By film advance dial
Battery: X1 CR2 Lithium battery
Size: 178mm x 109mm x 138mm (open) or 64mm (closed)
Weight: 1kg

[Via Photography Blog ]

The newly announced Mamiya DL33 is a medium format camera that has a resolution of 33 megapixels. At 36 x 48mm, the DL33’s sensor is twice the size of full frame DSLR cameras and the camera also has features like 16-bit capture, 12-stop dynamic range and an ISO range of 50-800. The Mamiya DL33 will be available April 2009. MAP price is $19,999.

At the  Focus on Imaging 2009 event, Phase One will be showcasing their entire range of Digital Backs and also the Capture One software. Here is the list of events Phase One will be presenting:

The Seminars and presentations running all day featuring Walter Borchenko, Drew Gardner and Adrian Weinbrecht
- Advanced techniques for Capture One 4 Pro v4.6
- Hands on demonstrations of Phase One Digital Backs, including the new 60.5 MP P 65+ with Sensor+ technology
- Hands on demonstrations of the Phase One Camera System
- Special show offers available exclusively at Focus!

Those who purchase a Phase One P 30+ or a P 45+ camera system will now be privy to selected lenses at no additional charge. The offer is valid till March 31, 2009 and for pricing: contact local Phase One dealer: http://www.phaseone.com/Content/ContactUs/LocateDealer.aspx.

    

Phase One P 30+ Camera System Offer
Phase One P 30+ Digital Back (31 MP)
Phase One 645 Camera Body
Capture One Software
Three Phase One Digital Lenses: a 45mm, an 80mm and a 120mm Macro lens at no extra charge!