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Thierry,
Even with the dollar trading at an all time low Euro 120 does not translate to $1800 which is what I was quoted for the Contax adapter. Maybe I'll fly to Europe to pick mine up and have a trip for free
My other major worry is that I suspect that a Sinar update is immanent. The screen and other aspects seem in need of "refreshing" when compared to other backs.
Marc,
If I understood Thierry's earlier post there will be an update to a 2.5" OLED from the current 2" OLED within the next few weeks as well as updated electronics for better high ISO shooting, etc. This update is available to existing owners (of the e75) for somewhere around $2k (30% discount from $3k recommended price) but it comes with the revolving adapter which is close to $2k anyway. Give or take a few dollars, if you were going to buy the revolving adapter (I am) the upgrade is essentially free (actually, you get a new back with the upgrade). Frankly, if it were otherwise, I'd probably be complaining since I haven't even taken delivery of my unit and it's already old technology (at least to this limited extent). With regard to demo unit availability, Steve Hendrix had a demo kit which will become available in a few months. Apparently Sinar has a one year waiting period requirement before dealers are allowed to sell a unit as a demo. There is no question that you need to look around to get the best pricing. Unfortunately, this is not like buying a Nikon D3. Pricing and options can vary considerably. The deal that David Klepacki got on his demo was not available to me and the deal that I got on my unit is probably not available to you. Confused yet ???
.....to take big MF lenses, or Leica M lenses? If the image circle would stretch that far, that might be nice.i am still waiting for the baby rollei with a 4x4 sensor
baby rollei was a tlr with built-in lenses. rollei cameras have this magical property: once you start shooting with them, you do not seem to need any other focal lengths......to take big MF lenses, or Leica M lenses? If the image circle would stretch that far, that might be nice.
LJ
hardlyhmm...wonder if i can mod my rollei to take my CFV back
This is why I shoot with the C645. Hassy 110/2 FE (4th gen) wide open.
Irakly,baby rollei was a tlr with built-in lenses. rollei cameras have this magical property: once you start shooting with them, you do not seem to need any other focal lengths.