I was looking at this when Petapixel posted it earlier. It is an interesting idea, but one with some serious limitations. I may not have read closely enough, but I wonder how much time goes by between the first and last exposures? It would be problematic if there was anything moving in the photo (including wind-driven movement of tree branches, etc.). Also, if the light changed (say a partly cloudy day when sun/shade alternated or changed fairly quickly).
I think this might have the most applicatiion for someone who worked with indoor studio subjects (still life) and wanted to take advantage of the view camera tilts & shifts. This would be a very inexpensive digital back for a 4x5, in a controlled light, non-moving subject area. For about the same money one could have a Gigapan, which is subject to the same limitations I mention above. The main difference is that with the Gigapan you are stitching a series of images taken with a DSLR and lens, where with the new Fotodiox you are using the NEX as a back to whatever medium format lens you choose (or 4x5 camera you choose). It is an interesting idea. I look forward to seeing how well it works in actual practice. For someone who doesn't already own a NEX (or medium format lenses) it is a lot of stuff to purchase and being able to take a single medium format digital exposure still has many advantages over it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
