Speedgraphic
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I have a line on purchasing a Leaf AFI, 80mm Xeno AF & 6045 back for a price that I think is reasonable. But I've also been in talks with Eric from Rolleiflex dot US (So, so, so happy about the efforts to not simply let Rolleiflex go the way of the Dodo). He's recommending the 6008AF for a number of reasons...
So I should preface this, I'm a film shooter. Will not be using a digital back probably ever.
6008AF Pros:
Cheaper, by a lot.
Easy access to 6x6 and 645 backs and WAYYYY cheaper inserts. (I shoot weddings so inserts are gold).
Same lenses.
Seemingly same metering, TTL, shutter, etc capabilities.
Cons v the Hy6:
Larger/Heavier.
Nicad batteries.
Unknown AF quality/speed.
So I have a lot of "known unknowns". Mostly I'd like to know how the AF compares to the Hy6, and conversely how the AF of either compare to the H1. I understand the problems with Nicad batteries have been solved, so I'm not super concerned as long as cells are available and cheapish, but Li-Ion batts are preferred.
Is the AF in the 6008AF as useless as say, the AF in the Contax 645? How does it compare to the H1, which is pretty much my minimum for 'useful'. I know the screens are good but manual focusing is out for me these days. I need it to lock on relatively quickly and reliably.
Also there is some talk about how later model AFI's and Hy6 Mod 1s have larger AF cells... I'm asking my guy what firmware his AFI is to know about the cells, but does anyone know the practical difference from experience?
Thanks! I know I'm asking about a system that is rare and a little pricy, but in a way most of us on GetDPI are using rare and pricy systems so I figured this would be the place to get questions answered.
So I should preface this, I'm a film shooter. Will not be using a digital back probably ever.
6008AF Pros:
Cheaper, by a lot.
Easy access to 6x6 and 645 backs and WAYYYY cheaper inserts. (I shoot weddings so inserts are gold).
Same lenses.
Seemingly same metering, TTL, shutter, etc capabilities.
Cons v the Hy6:
Larger/Heavier.
Nicad batteries.
Unknown AF quality/speed.
So I have a lot of "known unknowns". Mostly I'd like to know how the AF compares to the Hy6, and conversely how the AF of either compare to the H1. I understand the problems with Nicad batteries have been solved, so I'm not super concerned as long as cells are available and cheapish, but Li-Ion batts are preferred.
Is the AF in the 6008AF as useless as say, the AF in the Contax 645? How does it compare to the H1, which is pretty much my minimum for 'useful'. I know the screens are good but manual focusing is out for me these days. I need it to lock on relatively quickly and reliably.
Also there is some talk about how later model AFI's and Hy6 Mod 1s have larger AF cells... I'm asking my guy what firmware his AFI is to know about the cells, but does anyone know the practical difference from experience?
Thanks! I know I'm asking about a system that is rare and a little pricy, but in a way most of us on GetDPI are using rare and pricy systems so I figured this would be the place to get questions answered.