I just wanted to thank you guys for answering many of my questions in the process to decide for a MF system.
In the end I saw pros and cons of each system and could not say that there was one which only would have pros and no cons.
I have decided for a Hy6 with LV54 system.
Reasons were the follwing:
1) Hy6:
I wanted the MF as an additional system to my Nikon and Leica M. I just think that no MF system can come close to the speed and low light capabilities of these cameras.
For that reason I wanted to add a system which would give me a more conventional classic MF-feeling including the flexibility to also use a nice WLF.
I was tempted to go Hassy V, but wasnt sure if in some cases AF (of the Hy6) would not be an advantage, as well as the fact to have all the metering options in the camera-body.
Plus I was a little bit afraid that a square sensor in the CFV size might (eventually) be a little limiting regarding wideangle.
Now if you think WLF and 3:4 sensor the rotating back of Sinar (or the rotating sensor of Leaf) makes sense.
Also as a german guy I was somewhat influenced to get a camera which is manufactured in my home country.
I realized that the Sinar service in the US might be not the greatest and that the hmi of the Hy6 would not be self explaining. However so far I have received very fast response and service from several guys at Sinar (from Sinar Swizerland, from Sinar Germany and from the responsible Sales guy in may area). Price was competitive.
ALso some nice glass available for the system - first I was shocked by prices but the used market here in Germany is ok and I could get a "3 lens starter kit" (40-80-150) for reasonable prices.
The Back: LV54
Reasons were a) the decision for the Hy6, b) the option to use it with a rotating adapter c) the felexibility to use it with different systems vs adapters and d) price
I would have prefered the LV75 but not in my price range.
Again I guess the Phase+ backs might have nicer display and little more intuitive user interface (and also the software) but I think I will manage the Sinar back as well. After spending 2-3 evenings with the equipment I now think to understand the ideas behind it.
Overall my first impression is quit good.
Again thanks for all the help.
Cheers, Tom
In the end I saw pros and cons of each system and could not say that there was one which only would have pros and no cons.
I have decided for a Hy6 with LV54 system.
Reasons were the follwing:
1) Hy6:
I wanted the MF as an additional system to my Nikon and Leica M. I just think that no MF system can come close to the speed and low light capabilities of these cameras.
For that reason I wanted to add a system which would give me a more conventional classic MF-feeling including the flexibility to also use a nice WLF.
I was tempted to go Hassy V, but wasnt sure if in some cases AF (of the Hy6) would not be an advantage, as well as the fact to have all the metering options in the camera-body.
Plus I was a little bit afraid that a square sensor in the CFV size might (eventually) be a little limiting regarding wideangle.
Now if you think WLF and 3:4 sensor the rotating back of Sinar (or the rotating sensor of Leaf) makes sense.
Also as a german guy I was somewhat influenced to get a camera which is manufactured in my home country.
I realized that the Sinar service in the US might be not the greatest and that the hmi of the Hy6 would not be self explaining. However so far I have received very fast response and service from several guys at Sinar (from Sinar Swizerland, from Sinar Germany and from the responsible Sales guy in may area). Price was competitive.
ALso some nice glass available for the system - first I was shocked by prices but the used market here in Germany is ok and I could get a "3 lens starter kit" (40-80-150) for reasonable prices.
The Back: LV54
Reasons were a) the decision for the Hy6, b) the option to use it with a rotating adapter c) the felexibility to use it with different systems vs adapters and d) price
I would have prefered the LV75 but not in my price range.
Again I guess the Phase+ backs might have nicer display and little more intuitive user interface (and also the software) but I think I will manage the Sinar back as well. After spending 2-3 evenings with the equipment I now think to understand the ideas behind it.
Overall my first impression is quit good.
Again thanks for all the help.
Cheers, Tom