Hat Tip: Shutterbug
Ricoh has apparently dropped the price on the 645D 40MP medium-format camera. It's now listed at $4,999.99
That $5,000 price tag is lower than that for many full-frame DSLR cameras, and these cameras offer lower resolutions.
There are advantages when it comes to full-frame cameras. They tend to offer better features including higher burst rates, which can be important when shooting in high-speed action situations. Still, there's nothing quite like shooting with a medium format camera when it comes to separating subjects from the background using a shallow depth of field.
As a broke amateur I can't provide any first-hand experience with either full-frame DSLR or medium format cameras.
If I had the money to purchase an expensive camera right now, I would certainly have to consider the 645D at $5,000. I personally don't shoot in situations where a low burst rate would be detrimental, and that seems to be the largest drawback to the 645D when compared to the full-frame DSLR alternatives.
(It is apparently a little less robust when it comes to build quality, which might be a reason to pass.)
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