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Here's what your original post said:I suggest you read it again - My initial post does not mention the H system
I think you are way off track here - please point out all comments I made that you feel necessary I "back up" because I don't see any. This is all common knowledge?Regardless of any perceived 'bias", anyone who posts information on this forum should be prepared to back up that information. That goes for Hasselblad users, Phase One users, and that goes for you too, Mr G.
Thank you for the clarification of what I wrote and did not write.Here's what your original post said:
I think Fuji will end up owning Hasselblad. They already make the lens, designed the bodies
You didn't mention H but what other bodies could you possibly be referring to?
Please stop posting factually incorrect information.
I think you are way off track here - please point out all comments I made that you feel necessary I "back up" because I don't see any. This is all common knowledge?
1. Hasselblad and P1 produce equal quality files
2. HB's (100%) and P1's (60%) owners are Venture Capital firms.
3. HB and P1 are open systems. Backs from both companies can be used on different cameras and other firms backs can be used with their cameras/lenses.
4. HB's H camera, lenses and back's currently offer tighter integration, better focusing accuracy and more sophisticated camera/lens/back profiling.
5. P1's in development camera that was announced in 2010/2011 is still not available to purchase in 2014.
6. HB announced a 50Mpix CMOS chipped digital back first.
7. Its better to try both cameras rather than go off what you hear on a forum.
The one thing I find most strange is you haven't picked up on is the IQ comment and have allowed this to pass as if it was never mentioned but chose to pick apart everything else I said.......
We're all grown ups here and can make up own minds as to the differences/strengths between both systems. I'm tired and setting off very early tomorrow to Ireland for a few days on a shoot so I think I will bid this topic farewell.
Sorry, I'm confused.Thank you for the clarification of what I wrote and did not write.
Please stop making baseless assumptions / accusations. Or at least projecting them on other people. - Especially in such a curt manner - if you are not sure --- ask
Your mistake - I guess you were unaware Hassleblad sold other bodies. But of course you miss the entire point - - collaboration between the two companies on core product - unless of course you are also overlooking the word Lens
Have a conversation - not a lecture.
Thanks
Phil
I agree with you whole heartily on the mirrorless. How about with a captive sensor 50 X 43 (for price and weight) and short mount to capture plane and since this is a dream camera a EVF / live view.Personally, I don't see a reason why Sony would buy Hasselblad, or for that matter why Fuji would either. Too bad we don't have a photo enthusiast with a boat load of money to buy Hasselblad.
At Photokina, I believe Hasselblad will introduce a mirror less camera using the Sony 50 CMOS chip. But, I thought Hasselblad would do that at the last Photokina (didn't know what chip at the time), and boy, was I wrong about that. So, in my opinion, "the next big thing" will be that camera. And, like Kodak, Sony may not be interested in making the camera/back.
Greg
Unfortunately I can't share anything, sorry.Gerald, any chance you could make (some of) that footage available through a download-link somewhere?
What software did you use to put the images together?
Thanks!
The Fuji GX 645 AF comes on Ebay regularly. From time to time, you get pictures of the underside of the camera and it spots the writing: "made in Sweden". I think that settles who makes what camera.In 2002 Hasselblad introduced the H series of cameras. These were purportedly designed in large measure by Hasselblad's engineers, but are built in Japan by Fuji.
The Fuji GX 645 AF bears the name "Hasselblad" on its left side and underside. Here are a few pictures from a Chinese forum for your convenience:The lenses for the H series are all designed and made by Fuji, but specified by Hasselblad. It's interesting to note as well that in Japan the H series cameras are sold as Fuji brand cameras, with no mention whatsoever of the name Hasselblad.
Lenses are designed in Sweden by Per Nordlund.The Fuji GX 645 AF comes on Ebay regularly. From time to time, you get pictures of the underside of the camera and it spots the writing: "made in Sweden". I think that settles who makes what camera.
The film back are made by Fuji in Japan and bear the writing "made in Japan". Same for the lenses.
The Fuji GX 645 AF bears the name "Hasselblad" on its left side and underside. Here are a few pictures from a Chinese forum for your convenience:
【图片1】X-1-蜂鸟二手摄影器材论坛照片
You mean the Per Nordlund who used to post this on rec.photo.equipment.medium-format?Lenses are designed in Sweden by Per Nordlund.
Thanks for the link Jerome,its interesting.. I will fiendish it tomorrow but this comment stands out ,"In the case of the 28mm lens, forYou mean the Per Nordlund who used to post this on rec.photo.equipment.medium-format?
"Q.G. de Bakker,
the H1 lens designs are mainly done by Fujinon. We did some pre-studies
and suggested some design types (that's part of "H1 Optical Design")
but, again, most of the work is by Fujinon.
Sorry, I won't provide the answer to the 60-120 zoom mystery! As for the
teleconverters, I've designed two of them, but the final touch-up is
(and always has to be) done by the manufacturer."
Interested readers may also want to read that interview.
You mean the Per Nordlund who used to post this on rec.photo.equipment.medium-format?
"Q.G. de Bakker,
the H1 lens designs are mainly done by Fujinon. We did some pre-studies
and suggested some design types (that's part of "H1 Optical Design")
but, again, most of the work is by Fujinon.
Sorry, I won't provide the answer to the 60-120 zoom mystery! As for the
teleconverters, I've designed two of them, but the final touch-up is
(and always has to be) done by the manufacturer."
Interested readers may also want to read that interview.
Fair to say there was a close collaboration on design and manufacture.Thanks for the link Jerome,its interesting.. I will fiendish it tomorrow but this comment stands out ,"In the case of the 28mm lens, for
example, I’d say we did 80 per cent of
the optical development work here
in Gothenburg. Fuji was largely in
charge of the fine-tuning. In other
cases we are less involved."
Rob
You are citing an article by Hasselblad published at the time the HCD 28 was presented. It is fair to say that the article tries to present Hasselblad capacities in a positive light. Furthermore, you are taking that "80%" figure out of context. The article says that the HCD 28 is based on the HC 35 which, being one of the first HC lenses, is a Fuji design. A more accurate sentence would thus be:Thanks for the link Jerome,its interesting.. I will fiendish it tomorrow but this comment stands out ,"In the case of the 28mm lens, for example, I’d say we did 80 per cent of the optical development work here in Gothenburg. Fuji was largely in charge of the fine-tuning. In other cases we are less involved."