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The integrated aspects of the H3D-II/39 are more fully realized, especially when using Phocus. However, the H2F can take a film back and the H3D-II cannot.Are there advantages of an H3DII-39 over the H2F/CF-39?
The integrated aspects of the H3D-II/39 are more fully realized, especially when using Phocus. However, the H2F can take a film back and the H3D-II cannot.
Unlike the H1 and H2 which also can use film backs ... the H2F does provide for most of the advantages of a H3D-II (like DAC, Ultra Focus technology or use of the HCD 28 not possible with a H2). David can probably be more specific about all of the advantages.
The advantage of using a CF back are that it can be used on any number of cameras besides a H through the use of Hasselblad's iAdapter system ... and it can be used on another back-up H camera body. A H3D back can only be used on the body is is matched to ... or on a tech/viewcamera.
A CFH back is not the same as a CF back. The CFH is for H cameras only (H1, H2, H2F). So be careful to understand which is which.
BTW, I have both. The H2F I use strictly to shoot film and have 3 film backs for it. I may get a CF or CFH back for it some day.
-Marc
Which lenses don't work with the H2F?Great, thanks. I'm guessing the trade off is a lower level of integration of parts? Can anyone list a succinct list of other disadvantages or trade offs other than only being able to use CF backs? I understand some lenses won't work with the H2f but aren't aware of all the other quirks.
Depends on how important shooting film is to you.Great, thanks. You posted just before I did but seem to have answered most of my questions.
If you were buying new now and needed both film and digital in one unit, would you have any hesitation buying an H2F system or do you think the H3DII level of integration is a must?
Hate to be the only one answering some of these questions, but there aren't many long time Hassey shooters posting on this forum ... so here is my take on it:Does anyone know what Hasselblad's plans are for CF backs? Are they likely to keep releasing them in conjunction with their other backs, eg offer a 50/60mpx version for those with older H2s etc? 39mpx is enough for me but I'd like to know there is a future with the CF backs. Also, the CFV39 back looks appealing in price for what it is except for the whole landscape / portrait orientation problem because of the non rotating back.
Thanks Miller! Yeah, I tried to mount a H2D back to H2F but it didn't work, I guess you can only use CF or CFH back which is very rare these days...The readme file for the latest firmware only talks about a CF or CFH back:
http://static.hasselblad.com/2014/11/Read_me_-9_5_2.pdf.
I asked my dealer to update my H1 to the latest firmware. They had to send the camera to Sweden, as they did not have a compatible back any more. I think they tried several options first, but I do not remember the details.