Mamiya has announced the availability of its new DM22 and DM28 medium format cameras. They are the perfect choice for photographers when 35mm-sized DSLRs are not good enough.

Priced at $9,995 for the body and kit lens, DM22 is one of the cheapest medium format cameras. It offers 22 megapixels of resolution, a 48 x 36 mm sensor, true 16 bit/channel RAW files, dynamic range of 12 f stops and an ISO range of 25-400.

The DM28 features 28 megapixels, a larger 44 x 33mm sensor and an ISO range of 50-800. It is priced at $14,990 for the body and kit lens.

Both cameras come with the sharp Mamiya 80mm f/2.8 D Series lens, focal plane shutter, and are fully compatible with any Mamiya AF focal plane series lens. They can also be used with older 645MF and Hasselblad lenses in stop-down mode via #310-244 adapter.

They feature Mamiya’s new Guaranteed Trade-Up Program. Images are stored either on a CF card or via FireWire™.

Mamiya Product Marketing Manager Mike Edwards says: “We recognize photographers’ need to deliver exceptional quality photographs, along with an impression of professionalism, which a 35mm-sized DSLR cannot present”.

Mamiya DM22 & DM28 Medium Format Cameras- Specifications:

• Camera Type: M645AFDIII
• Sensor Size
  • DM22: 48 x36mm
  • DM28: 44 x 33mm
• Image Resolution
  • Dm22: 22 megapixels
  • DM28: 28 megapixels
• Maximum Image Size
  • DM22: 5356 x 4056
  • DM28: 6144 x 4622
• 3.5″ (6 x 7cm) LCD Screen
• Sensitivity
  • DM22: ISO 25-400
  • DM28: ISO 50-800
• RAW File Attributes
  • File Type: Leaf Mosaic HDR-type
  • Color Depth: 16 bits/channel
  • Dynamic Range: 12 f-stops
• Storage: CF Card (Portable Mode), FireWire 800 (Tethered Mode)
• Optional Camera Interfaces: Mamiya RZ67 ProIID, 4×5 Graflock
• Compatible lenses
  • Mamiya AF focal plane series lenses
  • Mamiya 645 MF lenses without adapter (stop down mode)
  • Hasselblad V-series lenses (stop down mode via optional Mamiya #310-244 adapter)
• Price
  • DM22: $ 9995
  • DM28: $ 14,990

Mamiya Digital Imaging announced new M series digital backs for the Mamiya 645AFDIII medium-format camera. They include three new models: the M18, M22 and M31.

The M series digital backs have all been designed for compatibility with Mamiya’s 645AFDIII. Through use of the digital back adapter HX701, they can also be attached to the RZ Pro IID. Each digital back can be purchased separately or in a system kit with the Mamiya 645AFDIII camera and Sekor 80mm F2.8 D lens.

These large sized CCDs make the digital backs ideal for medium format photography. The M series backs are the necessity for commercial photographers and studios, covering portraiture and on location work. All these backs feature live preview delivered on a 2.2”, 230,000-dot monitor.

The M18 has the fastest capture rate of the line, and the CCD with 9 x 9 microns makes it ideal for the medium format photographer. Its manageable data size ensures for an optimized workflow. This model is also suitable for highly-sensitive photography.

The M22 digital back also works well with larger cameras, such as the Mamiya RZ ProIID. When attached to a view camera it allows for live preview for the most precise framing and focus.

Mamiya M18 Digital Back – Specifications:

• 18 Megapixels
• Maximum Image Size: 4904×3678 pixels
• CCD Size: 44.2×33.1mm
• 2.2 inch Monitor
• Sensitivity: ISO100-800
• Exposure Time From 1/10,000 sec. to 1hour
• Capture Rate: 0.8 sec. per frame
• Battery Lifetime: 4 hours/5,000 shots
• Compatible Cameras: 645DF/ 645AFDIII/AFDII/AFD

Mamiya M22 Digital Back - Specifications:

• 22.1 Megapixels
• Maximum Image Size: 5436×4080 pixels
• CCD size: 48.9×36.7mm
• 2.2 inch Monitor
• Sensitivity: ISO50-800
• Exposure Time: 1/10,000 sec. to 1hour
• Capture Rate: 1.5 sec. per frame
• Battery Lifetime 4hours/4,000 shots
• Compatible Cameras : 645DF/ 645AFDIII/AFDII/AFD

Mamiya M31 Digital Back – Specifications:

• 31.6 Megapixels
• Maximum Image Size: 6496×4872 pixels
• CCD Size: 44.2×33.1mm
• 2.2 inch Monitor
• Sensitivity: ISO100-1600
• Exposure Time: 1/10,000 sec. to 1hour
• Capture Rate: 1.25 sec. per frame
• Battery Lifetime: 4 hours/3,000 shots
• Compatible cameras: 645DF/ 645AFDIII/AFDII/AFD

According to photographyblog.com.

Mamiya has unveiled the Mamiya 645DF at the Photo Imaging 2009. It is a medium-format camera body designed for exclusive use with digital backs. So, the system includes the body itself, the multi-battery grip G8401 and the new AF 80mm F2.8 LS D Sekor lens.

The Mamiya 645DF is 645 format DSLR camera with electronically controlled focal plane shutter, TIL multi-mode, AE and AF. It is compatible with Mamiya ZD Back (and Double Buffer) digital backs.

Mamiya 645DF - Specifications:

• 6×4.5cm Format
• Image Size: 56×41.5mm (actual image)
• Viewfinder: Fixed Prism eye level viewfinder, magnification xO.71
• Field of View: Approx. 94%
• Auto Focusing System: TIL phase difference detection device, CCD line senSOl’ (I+I shaped, operation range: EVO to 18 (ISO 100)
• Exposure Modes: Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-speed priority AE, Program AE, Manual
• Metering Mode: TIL full-aperture metering; center-weighted average, Spot, Variable ratio
• Lens Mount: Mamiya 645AF leaf-shutter lenses
• Dimensions: 153 (W) x 128 (H) x 153.3 (D) mm
• Weight: 1,030g

The Mamiya Sekor AF 80mm F2.8 LS D leaf shutter lens in is capable of shutter speeds from 1/500 second to 16 seconds, and has flash synchronization. The occurrence of aberration is minimal and balance is of high quality. Switching between manual and auto focusing is controlled by simply moving the focusing ring back and forward.

Mamiya Sekor AF 80mm F2.8 LS D - Specifications:

• Optical Construction: 5 groups / 6 elements
• Angle of View: 47 degrees
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 70cm
• Maximum Magnification Ratio: 0.15
• Area Covered: 377 x 279mm
• Focal Length Equivalent: 50mm
• Filter Diameter: 72mm
• Shutter Speed: 1/500 -16 seconds
• Full speed flash synchronization
• Dimensions: 51.5 (L) x 80.5 (D) mm,
• Weight: 450g

The Multi-battery Vertical Grip G8401 has been designed with the portrait photographer in mind. It has a ’smart’ function which transmits shutter release signals to synchronize flashes. This function makes it possible to shoot wirelessly with large compatible strobes.

Multi-battery Vertical Grip GB401 - Specifications:

• Shutter release button
• AE & AF lock buttons
• Rear & front electronic dials
• Powered by AA batteries
• Dimensions: 153 (L) x 115 (H) x 78 (W)mm
• Weight: 400g

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