The Sensor & Imaging Processor

The imaging power behind Mamiya's ZD is the 22MP Dalsa FTF4052C CCD. Dalsa says it has "lower dark current, lower noise, and higher dynamic range than any competitor..." The pixel size is 9µm x 9µm. Dalsa also has a 3.6fps in their spec, so this imager might be capable of more in future cameras.

21.5 Million Pixels

How about we add 15.5 Million more pixels to your current DSLR--is that ok with you? Most photographers crop images to some extent, and there are occasions where you take a shot, and there is something going on within the image you never intended on shooting in the first place--but it's really interesting now that you caught a glance of it while processing in a photo editor. With a ~22MP image, you can now crop this and still retain a fairly large image, maybe even suitable for a crisp and clear 8x10.

Mamiya Digital PhotoStudio

Mamiya has designed new software to process the ZD digital images.

Detachable Low-Pass Filter

For specific shooting situations, a detachable Low-Pass filter can be used with the ZD. The option of not using LP filter is very welcome, as some images do not require it. LP filters reduce the "jaggies" seen in some types of images, but most of the time, an LP filter is not required, which can add a very low but noticeable amount of "blur" to your images.

Other Resourceful Links

Luminous Landscape features a Mamiya ZD Review, translated by Michael Reichmann from German into English, who obtained the review originally from http://www.possi.de/fotografie/mamiyazd.html. Many "hands-on" images, so you should visit both websites.