Rob wrote: > This point combined with technical issues is the basis for my prediction that > the 645 format will hit the dust far earlier than larger 120 film formats.
What technical issues are you thinking of? I would have agreed with you but for one thing only: some major manufacturers have invested seriously into ultramodern auto focus 645 cameras at the moment the MF film market is collapsing. It might be a case of bad timing but I'm fairly conficent that neither, say, Contax or Hassleblad would have invested incredible amount of money in brand new systems destined to die in couple of years. I'm sure there must be viable digital solution in plans for these cameras in the near future. I'm not then thinking of the $10 000 - 15 000 digital back solution that never will achieve anything resembling volume particularly when other digital solutions, like full frame 35mm based DSLR's, are getting more affordable - something they certainly will. P�l
