Godfrey
Well-known member
I hear ya, Dave, but I sort of suspect that there may be enough Hasselblad 500 series reflex bodies and lenses in the world already to satisfy the demand for them, and people buying into the system new are more likely to want XCD lenses and the all digital solution instead anyway. With a short body stub like the 907x, the flip up rear screen isn't so much different in use than the WLF on a 500CM ... I suspect as well.
The X1D body type and the modular back/body/lens setup are simply two entirely different takes on how to build a camera. Prices aside, it's best to pick the one that fits what you have and what you want to do. As much as I like the X1D body ... I really liked it the very first time a saw one, about a year from its introduction, and still do ... I already have a full V system and a back/body stub/XCD lens setup makes much more sense to me for what I'd like to use it for. Hasselblad has preserved the value of my existing lenses and bodies by releasing this back, and given me a way forward to the new lenses as well.
The only question is whether I'll spend the money.
G
The X1D body type and the modular back/body/lens setup are simply two entirely different takes on how to build a camera. Prices aside, it's best to pick the one that fits what you have and what you want to do. As much as I like the X1D body ... I really liked it the very first time a saw one, about a year from its introduction, and still do ... I already have a full V system and a back/body stub/XCD lens setup makes much more sense to me for what I'd like to use it for. Hasselblad has preserved the value of my existing lenses and bodies by releasing this back, and given me a way forward to the new lenses as well.
The only question is whether I'll spend the money.
G