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Mamiya DM33

$19,990.00 Released October, 2009

The Pros:Extremely responsive touchscreen, more comparable to a smartphone than typical digital cameras. Excellent histogram review function, displays exposure errors with colour-coded system. Image processing time is faster than competing high-end models (e.g. Leica).

The Cons:LCD display is poorer than expected for evaluating images on the fly, mainly due to it being a touchscreen; lacks resolution and colour accuracy. Somewhat complicated/time-consuming navigation is not well-suited for fast action or spots shots.

The Mamiya DM33 is a high-end, professional DSLR camera for photographers looking for a significant step up from LEICA, Canon and Nikon options. Compared to the DM40, this camera features a lower pixel count (6726 x 5040), but a larger sensor (48 x 36mm) and ISO range (50 - 800).

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The DM33 features a large 33 megapixel sensor matched with high-end optics technology and a 16bit/channel color palette to produce what is widely considered to be top-notch color accuracy. On the back, users will find a 3.3” color LCD touchscreen. This Mamiya camera comes with a “DF” core, meaning photographers have the choice between two shutter systems; leaf or focal plane. The leaf system enables high speed flash synchronization, which can be helpful for those who encounter difficult daylight situations. Photograph files can be stored on either a CF card, or a tethered computer via FireWire. Compatible processing software includes Capture One, Leaf Capture and Adobe Lightroom.

Features

Selectable Dual Shutter System—Focal Plane or Leaf Shutter (with use of LS-D lens)
Autofocus performance up to 30% faster than previous generations
Fully compatible with existing Mamiya 645AF series lenses for focal plane shutter use
Focal plane shutter speeds up to 1/4000 second
Accepts Mamiya Leaf Shutter lenses (LS-D series) for high speed flash synchronization
Includes Capture One and Leaf Capture image processing software
DM33 features 33 megapixels on a 48x36mm sensor

Includes

Mamiya 645DF camera body
33MP digital back
80mm f/2.8 D focal plane Lens
Battery
Battery charger
FW800 cable
Camera strap
Software

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Pros

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Extremely responsive touchscreen, more comparable to a smartphone than typical digital cameras
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Excellent histogram review function, displays exposure errors with colour-coded system
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Image processing time is faster than competing high-end models (e.g. Leica)
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Minimal button/external controls increase ergonomics, as they have been incorporated into the touchscreen
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High accuracy and sharpness in corners, even at wide angles and larger apertures
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Negligible/invisibile distortion

Cons

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LCD display is poorer than expected for evaluating images on the fly, mainly due to it being a touchscreen; lacks resolution and colour accuracy
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Somewhat complicated/time-consuming navigation is not well-suited for fast action or spots shots