H2F cannot currently, and likely never will be compatible with Phase One. Fotografz points out some improvements for Hasselblad CF back owners. Otherwise the body was developed to to lock Phase One, Leaf, and Sinar out of their camera system. Anyone who thinks there was any other reason feel free to debate it.
Originally Hasselblad said that they could not produce the H2 any longer because there was not "enough demand to justify the assembly line"... so someone explain how there is more demand for a camera that is nearly identical and whose major feature is locking out the competition? Marketing marketing marketing.
And before anyone tries to say that they aren't intentionally locking out the competition but are only promoting "maximum quality through integration", keep in mind that a Phase One back requires exactly two things to work on a body a physical mount and a sync pulse. There is zero technical reason why you can't offer a H3D with integration for Hasselblad backs while allowing Phase One backs to be used for those who prefer the software/support/features. Marketing marketing marketing.
There are still many H2s in either new or like-new condition. For those that want a Phase on a Hasselblad platform any Phase One dealer can assist you in getting a body (or two if you want a backup) when you get the back.
Doug Peterson, Head of Technical Services
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