Well I just need to blow some steam.
I really am thinking about going back to my 35mm DSLR system. Do not get me wrong, I really love the image quality I get from Hasselblad H3DII but every time there is a problem, there are huge and long delays getting my camera fixed. Moreover, I had my Hasselblad in some cold weather a couple weeks back and even a very small amount of snow, and somehow there was some moisture that got into the camera and fried some circuit board. But the camera has to go back to Europe. A few months back I cleaned the sensor and made a small scratch (somehow) on the filter plate and it had to go to Europe. I was told it would take 3 to 4 weeks but it took 6. This time I have no idea what the cost is going to be.
The point is that I had my old canons in a lot worse weather and never had a problem. In fact, I never have had to send anything to canon to get it fixed in all the years (one exception-- something was dropped by a relative in my room by accident) from the time I owned a D30 over a decade ago.
Anyway, I am starting to wonder is it really worth it anymore. Again, I just love the system per se except for the long range repairs and having to get things repaired.
Anyway, i am just really frustrated and really thinking through my options at this point.
I really am thinking about going back to my 35mm DSLR system. Do not get me wrong, I really love the image quality I get from Hasselblad H3DII but every time there is a problem, there are huge and long delays getting my camera fixed. Moreover, I had my Hasselblad in some cold weather a couple weeks back and even a very small amount of snow, and somehow there was some moisture that got into the camera and fried some circuit board. But the camera has to go back to Europe. A few months back I cleaned the sensor and made a small scratch (somehow) on the filter plate and it had to go to Europe. I was told it would take 3 to 4 weeks but it took 6. This time I have no idea what the cost is going to be.
The point is that I had my old canons in a lot worse weather and never had a problem. In fact, I never have had to send anything to canon to get it fixed in all the years (one exception-- something was dropped by a relative in my room by accident) from the time I owned a D30 over a decade ago.
Anyway, I am starting to wonder is it really worth it anymore. Again, I just love the system per se except for the long range repairs and having to get things repaired.
Anyway, i am just really frustrated and really thinking through my options at this point.