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"Economical" is in the eyes of the beholder. The least hassle and economical option would be a used CFV or CFVII, 16 MP square sensor. Even though only 16 MP and several generations "out of date", the back still produces excellent files. The 205 will need minor modification by Hasselblad in NJ to deactivate the electrical interface between the body and film magazine. (IIRC about $400.) If you don't mind having a cable connection between the lens and digital back then there are a lot of options compatible with the "V" series bodies. I find the cable connection annoying but many don't consider it an issue.I am considering a digital back for my 205TCC Hasselblad. I know almost nothing about them. I'm interested in the most economical way to get into MF digital.
TIA for any advice!
With the 205TCC, the Hasselblad CFV backs are your only choice. I asked the Phase people several years ago about using the 200 series and their back and was told it was not possible. This may have changed, you may want to check with a dealer like Capture Integration or Digital Transitions to see if it is now possible.
Now if you want to change to a 500 series, then your options to use other brands, albeit cabled, open up.
Yes, but only up 1/90th ... which is the top sync speed of the focal plane 200 series cameras. Very limiting ... worthless actually, unless using strobes in studio and already own a Sinar back.Here's a past thread which answers these questions: http://forum.getdpi.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1823
Seems that other backs such as a Sinar eMotion can be made to work, but at very limited shutter speeds.
The 201F , which is a very reliable camera , can NOT be modified to use the focal plane shutter in conjunction with the F/FE lenses . There are no electronic contacts available on the 201F body .The 200 series camera has to be sent to Hasselblad service for a minor modification, and they usually place a sticker to indicate it is a modified camera for use with the CFV. You can still use film backs after the modification.
The CFV backs do NOT require electronic connections between back and 200 or 500 V body. The digital back is activated by the mechanical winding system. So both of your 200 focal plane cameras could be used. However, I'd contact Hasselblad technical services to confirm that the 201F can be modified to be 100% sure .
http://www.hasselblad.com/planet-v/word/marc-a-williams.aspx
While there check out the whole Planet V site.
-Marc