Marc, read again. The Aptus 10 sells for about $24K AT 56 MP. The CFV-50 sells for $16K AT 50 MP. I mentioned the Aptus 8 as a reference to better situate a possible 50 Mp price between the two Aptus, the 56Mp & the 40Mp; IMO there isn't much of a difference, and IMO Hasselblad could sell a R version of the CFV-50 for what I mentioned in my previous post, TAKING THE MP DIFFERENCE INTO ACCOUNT. Think about it with a non-prejudiced mind, if you can
, and you'll see that it makes sense.
Exactly. Leaf has 8 different backs you can put on a Hasselblad V camera, two with rotating sensors, and Hasselblad has only (a crippled) one. I think Hasselblad is moving in the wrong direction, seeing that the V is actually Hasselblad own system! :ROTFL:
Anyway, whatever you say Marc, we shall agree to disagree and I am off this futile polemic now, since we each keep repeating pretty much the same things over and over. A very Happy New Year to you!
Well, don't give up so soon my friend ... you are informing and convincing me I need not be entrenched in my thinking either.
In reality, I fully understand the devotion to of the V system. It was what many passionate photographers aspired to, and once secured became an unwavering partner in making quality photographs, often for decades. As digital became mainstream for most all commercial work and a lot of advanced enthusiasts, there was a constant hope that the V could adapt .... at first it seemed to be doing that ... I held onto a pretty vast collection of bodies and lenses until only recently myself.
Frankly, I don't know what financial demands, market pressures and politics lead to weak support for the V system, but it looked to be half-hearted and waning. Would a high spec CFV with a rotating sensor be possible? Would it infringe on patents? Could they afford engineering it? Would it be too little to late? Could it compete with already existing backs that already do all that, and survive? Could the V with it's fairly demanding quirks continue to conquest new converts in the face of advanced technological demands from new MFD users? I personally have no idea. All I know is what they did do.
We can all lament what some of these companies actually do compared to what
WE THINK they could have done.
"IF ONLY", is an often heard refrain from experienced and dedicated photographers across the internet.
If only Kyocera had held on a bit longer, and if only Phase One had bought the Contax platform and improved on that (frankly, that is what I'd be shooting today had it happened).
If only the Xpan had not been killed, and a digital version had been developed.
If only Leica had not killed the R (although it is now perfectly clear that decision was probably correct ... and is the basis of my argument against further investment in the V system to "take advantage of legacy owners" ... there was a huge base of R lens holders out there just waiting for the DMR replacement.
If only the Hy6 had been a raging success. If only they had made it easier to swap platforms upon introduction.
We all have our "If Only" and "Why Didn't They." Coulda, woulda, shoulda. It is what it is, and as it is, it isn't all that bad ... damned good stuff from all these companies, and getting better every year ... plus a fair amount of choice is emerging .... Pentax 645D price/value all the way to the astounding IQs ... to even a Leica MFD choice (which, BTW, for many owners promotes that elusive "love" thing beyond just being a tool ... damned thing is not only winning minds, it's winning hearts).
Peace pal, we are both right and there is no wrong when it comes to our own "What Ifs"
A very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year to you also!
-Marc