Hi there,
I currently have the option to upgrade from my trustworthy P45+ to an IQ1 60 and I wonder if it is worth it. There are two systems with which I would use it: Hasselblad V and Linhof Techno with a number of digitar lenses. I mainly shoot landscape, so base ISO is not an issue for me. My usual output format is print in the size of 80x80cm. I do hike with my gear, so reliability and some degree of ruggedness is necessary.
What I hope the new back would do better than the old one:
- reliable focus check on the screen
- more resolution (obviously)
- possible live view
- (almost) no crop factor on my Hasselblad V system
The cons are also to be considered:
- expensive new accessories (Linhof Techno focusing screen with Fresnel)
- only 60 seconds exposure time.
Questions I would have:
- In general: Any experiences whether such an upgrade is worth it?
- Are accessories (batteries, for example) compatible between the two backs?
- How about battery life of the IQ1 60?
- How about tech cam compatibility of the IQ1 60? I read it should be rather usable with the digitar lenses.
- In general: would you still go for this back, when there is the CFV 50 II around the corner? This back of course has a rather small sensor (main drawback). Price-wise, the two backs will be about equal.
What are your thoughts on it?
Thank you!
I currently have the option to upgrade from my trustworthy P45+ to an IQ1 60 and I wonder if it is worth it. There are two systems with which I would use it: Hasselblad V and Linhof Techno with a number of digitar lenses. I mainly shoot landscape, so base ISO is not an issue for me. My usual output format is print in the size of 80x80cm. I do hike with my gear, so reliability and some degree of ruggedness is necessary.
What I hope the new back would do better than the old one:
- reliable focus check on the screen
- more resolution (obviously)
- possible live view
- (almost) no crop factor on my Hasselblad V system
The cons are also to be considered:
- expensive new accessories (Linhof Techno focusing screen with Fresnel)
- only 60 seconds exposure time.
Questions I would have:
- In general: Any experiences whether such an upgrade is worth it?
- Are accessories (batteries, for example) compatible between the two backs?
- How about battery life of the IQ1 60?
- How about tech cam compatibility of the IQ1 60? I read it should be rather usable with the digitar lenses.
- In general: would you still go for this back, when there is the CFV 50 II around the corner? This back of course has a rather small sensor (main drawback). Price-wise, the two backs will be about equal.
What are your thoughts on it?
Thank you!
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