Suhit Gupta
03-14-2006, 08:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.dpreview.com/news/0603/06030903mamiyazd.asp' target='_blank'>http://www.dpreview.com/news/0603/06030903mamiyazd.asp</a><br /><br /></div><i>"JP Distribution, the UK’s exclusive distributor Mamiya are pleased to announce the launch of the Mamiya ZD Digital SLR, which was recently previewed at Focus On Imaging 2006 at the NEC, Birmingham. The Mamiya ZD is the latest evolution in professional medium format cameras. Inheriting the same high quality that has made Mamiya the leader in professional imaging, the 22 million-pixel Mamiya ZD comes with a 48 x 36mm CCD that achieves exceptional image quality to rival it's earlier film counterparts. Mamiya has also designed the camera with outstanding handling and ease of use, which are achieved through a new ergonomic body designed around the photographer. By utilising the very latest digital technology and high quality optics then combining it with a new ergonomic body Mamiya has created a digital camera for the new generation."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/mamiya_zd-001.jpg" /><br /><br />Mamiya announced the availability of the 22-million pixel ZD. For some reason, it is being referred to as a medium format digital SLR but it features a large 48 x 36mm CCD sensor which can capture a 35MB RAW file, is compatible with 645AF lenses and has two memory card slots using CF I/II and SD cards. Anyways, it will set you back only about $12,500.