Hasselblad H5D - what should be in a starter kit

[evgeny]

Thanks for replies. The Hasselblad Quick Release Coupler looks interesting.

I not always shoot tethered.
However I wish Phocus to support Android-based phones.
I understand that this is not an easy task, because hardware from different manufacturers are not the same.

Thanks
Evgeny

 

[RVB]

A Really Right Stuff L Bracket transforms working from a tripod but you'd need to check that the current version for H1/H2/H3/H4 will fit H5.

I think the Arca Swiss universal L plate is a better bet,it works with anything..http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/723386-REG/Arca_Swiss_802306_Universal_L_Bracket.html

 

[stngoldberg]

Hi,

If the issues is that you need to go out of the setting because of the ligthing or mirrors etc, you can trigger the camera using an iPhone by example :https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/phocus-mobile/id411637574?mt=8

Now, in the other hand I can't phantom myself using a medium format camera for casual self portraits. The idea of leaving 30K US$ dollars unattended for the next guy to kick the tripod is chilling. There is a reason many crowded places have a no tripod rule.

Maybe is me following my engineering "respect Murphy" mindset.

I have never use one, but this two claim to work:

Vello Wireless ShutterBoss Timer Remote RCW-C1 B&H Photo Video

JJC compatible Hasselblad Release Cord H Wireless 30m: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

The BH people should be able to confirm if it works with the H5D

Best regards,

J. Duncan.

I have use the Vello Wireless ShutterBoss Timer Remote RCW-C1 successfully many times

Stanley

 

[Quentin_Bargate]

I have just taken delivery of a H5D-200MS. Had all my older camera kit stolen (save my H4D-50) so decided to trade up. Might be a few weeks before I can really get to grips with it due to business committements, but looking forward to it

 

[jduncan]

I have just taken delivery of a H5D-200MS. Had all my older camera kit stolen (save my H4D-50) so decided to trade up. Might be a few weeks before I can really get to grips with it due to business committements, but looking forward to it

Hey,

Congratulations. Waiting for the review

How is that possible ? If we go to hasselblad.com or to hasselbadusa.com there is not a H5D-200ms in the product menu.

Is it not true that Hasselblad has the best communication strategy on the corporate World?

Best regards,

J. Duncan

 

[Quentin_Bargate]

Hey,

Congratulations. Waiting for the review

How is that possible ? If we go to hasselblad.com or to hasselbadusa.com there is not a H5D-200ms in the product menu.

Is it not true that Hasselblad has the best communication strategy on the corporate World?

Best regards,

J. Duncan

Got mine in 3 weeks from Pro Centre in London.

Agree - the websites are just not fully up to date.

A lot to learn, even though the camera is fundamentally similar to a "standard" H5D-50. Will start experimenting tonight in the studio :thumbup:

 

[Dustbak]

If that is your first MS camera you will be blown away and immediately spoiled forever.

 

[Quentin_Bargate]

A preliminary full resolution test shot available here (warning: very large file!):

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9806585/Test_Watch_and_Cup_0003.jpg

Taken using the Mk 1 120mm Macro @ F/14, since replaced by the sharper Mk II. Despite the diffraction limiting issues with this lens at F/14, the result is significantly more detail than the single shot I took as a comparison.

 

[Dustbak]

Try shooting at higher ISO and compare single vs multishot. I always really liked the higher ISO multishot files. The shadows remain very clean while rendering a nice grain like structure (sure you can get this with PP too).

From now on you will probably always think about solutions how to be able to do a multishot versus a single one