Case Study - Medium-format digital bargains
In an ever changing marketplace it pays to shop around. Here's what we found at a few specialist digital dealers.
Direct Digital Imaging
www.directdigitalimaging.com ; 07950 368554
DDI are a Phase One dealer with over 10 years experience, and offer best
one to one support on Phase One products.
We offer Phase One New and Refurbished Backs at very competitive prices
and the latest offer is a free Mamiya 645AFD II camera with all New P+
backs.
Peartree
www.peartreerental.com ; 020 7251 2044
Peartree is currently offering reconditioned 16-megapixel Aptus 17 digital backs for £7335 + VAT.
Dtek
www.dtek.co.uk ; 0870 4287008
Phase One reseller DTEK has a good stock of used digital backs, all with a year's guarantee. Prices from £4600 for a 16-megapixel P20 and £6600 for an 18-megapixel P21.
Robert White
www.robertwhite.co.uk ; 01202 723046
The new Mamiya ZD back works seamlessly with a Mamiya 645AFDII camera and has a 22-megapixel chip. Get one from Robert White for £6000.
The Flash Centre
www.theflashcentre.com ; 020 7837 5649
The Flash Centre sells and rents more than studio lighting. Refurbished and brand new Phase One digital backs start at £5520 for a 16-megapixel P20.
Calumet
www.calumetphoto.co.uk ; 08706 030303
Calumet has a range of digital backs from Phase One, Leaf and Hasselblad, starting from £5500.
The Pro Centre
www.procentre.co.uk; 020 7490 3122
The CFV back we've been using in this feature is available brand new from the Pro centre for £4995 +VAT. They'll even fine tune your Hasselblad to work perfectly with your new purchase.
