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FS Aptus 75 S with camera and Extras
- Thread starter David K
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Doug,
My sincere apologies for not getting around to this sooner. Here are a few I just took.
Doug,
I am actually surprised to hear that the S model is available from dealers at this price. Steve Hendrix, at PPR in Atlanta, most recently sent me his price list on non-S models which were priced from $18,500 to $22,500. The S upgrade was $5k (I paid $3k as an early adopter). Those backs also did not include the camera/lens/portable pack which I'd estimate is worth $3k. My remaining warranty is about 14 months, a bit better than the year you'd get from a dealer. Also, for what it's worth, the vast majority of Aptus backs are purchased by professionals and I suspect that mine, at less than 2k captures, is at the low end of the useage curve. BTW, Steve Hendrix, who is a forum member here and from whom I purchased the back, graciously offered to provide support to the purchaser of this back if needed, even though he's trying to sell his own used backs. That's what I call a class act.
David
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DougDolde
Guest
Actually there is one Aptus 75S demo available from Leaf with a Contax mount. FYI, PPR will sell it for $23,400 and MPEX for $22,500. So your deal is a pretty good one with the camera included.
But I am having second thoughts on the 75. I am probably better off with a new Phase P20+ and an Arca Swiss 6x9 for stitching. Both together will cost me less than a 75 (or P25+), and I already have a Contax 645.
Phase just dropped the prices of the P20+ to $8990 and the P25+ to $20,990 which includes a Mamiya 645 ADF II body. And that's negotiable especially if you don't want the Mamiya body.
But I am having second thoughts on the 75. I am probably better off with a new Phase P20+ and an Arca Swiss 6x9 for stitching. Both together will cost me less than a 75 (or P25+), and I already have a Contax 645.
Phase just dropped the prices of the P20+ to $8990 and the P25+ to $20,990 which includes a Mamiya 645 ADF II body. And that's negotiable especially if you don't want the Mamiya body.
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JimCollum
Member
if you're interested in stitching, you might look at
http://www.horsemanusa.com/digital/SWD2pro.html
It'll give you more pixels that anyone really needs
(which is a lot coming from me)
This is from the Horseman and a 35mm Digitar
http://www.horsemanusa.com/digital/SWD2pro.html
It'll give you more pixels that anyone really needs
(which is a lot coming from me)This is from the Horseman and a 35mm Digitar
That is awesome Jim. Awesome.if you're interested in stitching, you might look at
http://www.horsemanusa.com/digital/SWD2pro.html
It'll give you more pixels that anyone really needs
This is from the Horseman and a 35mm Digitar
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DougDolde
Guest
JIm, This is with your Aptus 75S? Can you simultaneously shift L&R and Up & Down with the Horseman to get a 4 quadrant stitch? Or is this "just" two frames?
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JimCollum
Member
yes.. from a center position, you can shift in all directions 17mm
with the 75s, i have 48x36mm sensor size. after shifting, i can get the equivalent of up to a 76x82mm. (as long as the image circle of the lens allows that much). the 24 doesn't allow for much shift at all.. i tried my 35, and can get about 12-14 mm in each direction of excellent IQ, 17mm in each direction is about the same as a normal Canon wide angle lens (you get the blurring in the corners, etc).
The image you see is just the single frame.. portrait orientation.
JimCollum
Member
The other thing you get with the 75s are different built in profiles. The one i use most often is Portrait Open.. which give the look of color negative film.. lower saturation, lower contrast, and higher DR.
You can also shoot with the Product profile, which gives a much more saturated/contrasty 'chrome' look.
You can also shoot with the Product profile, which gives a much more saturated/contrasty 'chrome' look.
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DougDolde
Guest
Well Jim that image speaks volumes about the quality of the Aptus with a digital lens. I can only imaging what it must look like at full size. I have seen the samples on Leafs website and they are awesome.
Son, please forgive continued questions regarding my 203FE, but I need to clarify a few very important points.
Yes, I agree, the 200 series and it's lenses still stand apart from almost anything out there even years later. Looking through the viewfinder is a revelation concerning clarity and ease of focusing, and the optics are a standard still unsurpassed to this day.
However, I cannot find any information on the Sinar web site that confirms your statement that a Sinar back will work on this camera. Specifically, the Sinar eMotion 75.
The technical specifications for the eMotion75 clearly lists the Hasselblad V 500 series, but not the 200 series.
Is the Sinar back you are using on your 200 series one of the tethered ones without the a LCD or ability to use a CF card? Like the Sinarback 54 or eVolution 75H? The technical specifications for these backs simply list Hasselblad V without distinction as to 500 or 200 series.
Any clarification by anyone, including any Sinar rep, would be most appreciated.
Man David, these shots aren't doing this 20K+ "killer-diller-thriller-chiller" kit any favors. Maybe I should to give a seminar/tutorial on sexy product photography ... LOL !
Marc... you are being kind, those photos suck. Just felt bad about not getting to them. Lesson learned and if you decide to do that seminar sign me up Anyway, kit is now on ebay, here's the link...
http://tinyurl.com/5z5ujj
Anyway, kit is now on ebay, here's the link...http://tinyurl.com/5z5ujj
David, did this sell?Marc... you are being kind, those photos suck. Just felt bad about not getting to them. Lesson learned and if you decide to do that seminar sign me up
http://tinyurl.com/5z5ujj
Marc,
The auction ended without any bids (over 500 views and 30 plus watchers, so it certainly generated interest). Two interested parties who followed the auction have contacted me about the back, one of whom said he's going to be making a deposit on it shortly. The other is a highly regarded NYC fashion photographer. I should know if the back is sold in a few days from now.
The auction ended without any bids (over 500 views and 30 plus watchers, so it certainly generated interest). Two interested parties who followed the auction have contacted me about the back, one of whom said he's going to be making a deposit on it shortly. The other is a highly regarded NYC fashion photographer. I should know if the back is sold in a few days from now.
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
Good luck David , nice rig too
Thanks Guy... but the original buyer flaked out after stringing me along for three days saying he was sending a deposit. This is what you get from ebay. In any event, I've emailed the backup party who expressed an interest but if someone here wants it for the $19k I agreed to take, it's available. Heck of a deal if I do say so myself.
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
Damn if i only had the money. I would like that back for sure and so would Jack. Someone should buy it. Too nice a rig. BTW i HATE e-bay anymore. The fee's are through the roof and many times too much headaches. I like this private B&S at least people know each other in most cases and just easier all around.