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Suggestions for Medium Format Camera with CCD Sensor. DISREGARD This Thread

Pieter 12

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I am very happy with the results from my Leaf AFi-II 7 (a 33MP back). Since no one else makes a back right now for the Hy6, I guess I'm lucky I have a film back too--which is how I use the camera 90% of the time anyway. Just like having the digital option for color work.
 

MartinN

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Oh no sorry - not that I know of! I mean usable in general (if you need repairs, you might just need to buy a new one!).
What would be the reason to repair an old deprecated back ? Phase would charge a few thousands for opening and popping in a new circuit board. Now, the situation is damned, because those easily self-destructing boards (think Leaf) were not made for the demand when the firewire board fails every few years, or the clock battery is depleted or …
 

buildbot

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What would be the reason to repair an old deprecated back ? Phase would charge a few thousands for opening and popping in a new circuit board. Now, the situation is damned, because those easily self-destructing boards (think Leaf) were not made for the demand when the firewire board fails every few years, or the clock battery is depleted or …
Anything AFI related is probably worth repairing given the rarity of Hy6 backs still, I have been trying to get a AFI-7 II working myself...
 

MartinN

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Anything AFI related is probably worth repairing given the rarity of Hy6 backs still, I have been trying to get a AFI-7 II working myself...
I’m waiting for the independent repairman fixing my Aptus 22. But could not wait so I have an ordered an Aptus 17 and am crossing my fingers. The firewire boards could possibly be interchangeable.
 

Pieter 12

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I heard a rumor the DW Photo folks are working on adapting a contemporary digital back for the Hy6. Unfortunately, at the pace there it might be a while. It will certainly be expensive and low production levels when and if it does happen.
 
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