ptomsu
Workshop Member
David,The digital 'bit' from any H3D can be used with any tech camera, manual lenses and digital lenses from Schneider AND Rollei with their respective electronic shutter systems with full control from Phocus.. which incidentally is a no brainer to use - especially with your good dealer in tow.
Think about the benefits of an apparently 'closed' system....?
It gives you one battery and one charger, lens corrections, ease of use - ie it behaves like a DSLR in operation, not a camera with a digital back attached. This is evident in the very handy short cuts we have implemented and the overall customizable nature of the camera.
Not to mention, ten lenses, all with leaf shutters and internal AF motors for faster operation, two zooms and a 1.7x converter, HTS, CF adapter for V system lenses that give focus confirmation and don't need to be stopped down to work with, a GPS accessory, changeable viewfinders... the list goes on.
I should also add Phocus is free to download, has no licence and can be populated on as may computers as you wish. Is that any more closed than a licensed software?
Anyway, regardless of your final decision I hope it is the right one.
David
my situation in the moment is a different one every day - mainly the system I looked closer (or even worked) the day before has an advantage :angel: Not sure if you know what I mean, but I am still in the finding phase.
As the investment into digital MF is a huge one independently of the fact in which system you invest, I am especially careful in this phase of selection.
But your hints are very valuable for me. I need to play a bit more with Phocus and see how it would integrate in what I call my workflow.
The prices for Hasselblad are anyway the most attractive ones in the moment - at least for 39MP.
