Godfrey
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What is the advantage of using CFVII 50c with 500CM instead of using the included 907x and a V-mount adapter? Thanks!
Using a 500-series body will give you access to the mechanical leaf shutter in the lens, as well as an optical viewfinder with true waist-level viewing experience.
It expands your options to have both the XV Adapter and a 500 series body (with whatever viewfinder+screen works best for your eyes).Yep! This is the fun part. I think for me the best is that you easily switch between both very quickly. If I need autofocus and the extra sharpness / resolution of the XCD lenses (or just a smaller package), then I will just pop the 907x on.
One nice thing about 907x with the XV Adapter for V system lenses comes when you use it with the Bracket XH (listed on BHPhoto as Hasselblad Tripod Mount Ring (75mm)). The bracket clamps around the XV Adapter unit and lets you easily rotate the 907x when on a tripod for vertical/horizontal orientation changes without needing to use an L bracket, where the 500 series bodies are a bit awkward to use when turned with the back in vertical orientation if you're using the optical viewfinder and the lens shutter.
Lots of options for different configurations and uses.
G