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At Photokina 2012 Phase One has announced a new camera. No, not the uber-camera that some have been waiting for, but rather an upgrade to their popular DF series. This new body, shipping in October, is called the 645DF+.
Let's be frank. The Phase One 645DF series cameras are based on the Mamiya AF cameras, which have been around quite a while. (Phase One acquired Mamiya several years ago). Though fairly rugged and reliable this camera has been through quite a number of iterations, and is required to work with the latest generation of medium format backs as well as leaf shutter lenses.
With the 645DF+ Phase One has taken the camera and put it though the wringer to improve reliability and functionality. Among the improvements claimed are... 

Redesign & Extreme Durability Testing of Focal Plane Shutter. A minimum 100,000 accuations
Redesign of Winding Mechanism
Durability on buttons and electronics
New Electronic hazard protection
Comprehensive debugging
Completely new Auto...

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