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First results with an A12 and T-Max 100

C'mon Jürgen, Steve's only pulling your leg - we (And I think I can speak for Steve here...) are possibly a tiny bit jealous, that's all

(Thanks for explaining about the scanned images on the forum - I'd often wondered how they managed to squeeze a little person into my screen, and where he/she put all those images?)
 
stever said:
"CFV-39" appears so often at this site, perhaps a separate subforum should be setup for it.

Steve
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First of all you are the one that brought this up in a new thread.

The CFV39 is an important development for the V series.
It gets a lot of rightfully deserved attention.
That is mostly found in the CFV thread and can easily be avoided by those who are not interested.

This forum was restructured after all users at that time had a chance to say what they prefered.
That is the way it will be at least for the time being.


Paul
 
That is not the point.

There are so many posts about the 39 system, I am led to believe that it was design without systems engineering, without appropriately written instructions or possibly poorly designed.

As a film user only, I have to skip over most of the treads to get to the thread about the Hasselblad cameras and lenses. If I owned another digital system, I would still be skipping over most of the thread because of all the 39's. I have not heard about 39 this much since Jack Benny's passing.

Please put anything with a 39 in a separate subforum.

Steve
 
Steve,

I just ran through some threads and noticed the CFV discussion is increased where you brought this up.
It would be a good start to get what you are after not to write about this.

Hasselblad forum allows for a lot of room for those who care to go off topic.
That is the way it was that is the way it always will be.
It is part of the relaxed atmosphere here.

About a year ago the structure of subs was changed after a number of users had a chance to give their prefered set up.
That resulted in subs for H/V/X cameras and an additional amount of subs for certain subjects like accessoires, digital darkroom etc.
The former lens sub was divided between H/V/X sections.

To make this this new set up possible I had to rearrange hundreds of posts to place them into their new subs.
I hope this explanation gives you some idea what kind of time and effort was necessary to make the current set up possible.
That set up will not be changed. I simply have not got the time to do that job once again.

The CFV is part of the V system and will be dealt with in that sub.
It will blow over once all those interested have their CFVs.
In the meantime try to ignore what does not interest you.

Paul
 
Lets recognize, CFV-39 puts the Hasselblad V system back on the map. There in no camera in this world which was concived in the late 1940's, which can today hold a digital back. In the day and age that 35mm camera's have a life time of 2 years ... this is just fenominal.
For all or us who were desparate ... putting our camera's and lenses in a drawer ... and switching to digital 35 mm format (full frame or DX).
Man ... this is breakthrough, at least I had never expected. This forum is just testimony of this great development ... not junk. And digital V will live a long time together with film V.
Thanks Hasselblad for finally recognizing this great (commercial) opportunity.

polypal said:
Stever,

I just ran through some threads and noticed the CFV discussion is increased where you brought this up.
It would be a good start to get what you are after not to write about this.

Hasselblad forum allows for a lot of room for those who care to go off topic.
That is the way it was that is the way it always will be.
It is part of the relaxed atmosphere here.

About a year ago the structure of subs was changed after a number of users had a chance to give their prefered set up.
That resulted in subs for H/V/X cameras and an additional amount of subs for certain subjects like accessoires, digital darkroom etc.
The former lens sub was divided between H/V/X sections.

To make this this new set up possible I had to rearrange hundreds of posts to place them into their new subs.
I hope this explanation gives you some idea what kind of time and effort was necessary to make the current set up possible.
That set up will not be changed. I simply have not got the time to do that job once again.

The CFV is part of the V system and will be dealt with in that sub.
It will blow over once all those interested have their CFVs.
In the meantime try to ignore what does not interest you.

Paul
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Right, this is enough - stop pirating my thread you guys :)

I started this thread with a 'light hearted' prod at the CFV but man, I'm beginning to wish I hadn't - lighten up!

However it's made me realise that I'll have to much more careful with what I write in the future - spontaneity goes straight out of the window :z04_pc2:
 
What are you complaining about? :z04_motzer:

We all stayed well within the original topic which is rather wide I admit that. :z04_headbanger:

These days a certain DB is a hot item both for those who own one and many others who like to own one. :z04_computer_haukap

This new developement has brought much extra life into a very lively V series.

I am sure Hasselblad AB is more surprised than any of us about this.


Paul
 
sportback said:
C'mon Jürgen, Steve's only pulling your leg - we (And I think I can speak for Steve here...) are possibly a tiny bit jealous, that's all

(Thanks for explaining about the scanned images on the forum - I'd often wondered how they managed to squeeze a little person into my screen, and where he/she put all those images?)
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If it works for you, great.

But why would I be jealous of an expensive accessory that reduces the FOV of the wide angle lenses, reduces for image size, is poorly engineered [look at all the threads about problems], is poorly documented [see previous comment], and is not properly supported by the manufacturer [see previous comment before the last one]? If I need a fast turn around of a photograph I will process it myself. I am not in the news, publishing or advertising industries, which seem to need photographs prior to firing the shutter. If you have a real need for it, great. I do not.

To test me to see if I am even mildly jealous, send me a CFV-39 system and time how long it takes for me to send it to KEH or put it up for sale on eBay.

By the way, I voted to separate film from digital. ;)

Steve
[Note to self: Learn to be more forth coming with my options. I am holding back too much.]
 
Hello Steve,

As much as you wanted a separate sub for digital that option did not make it.
I admit this was also my choice for a number of reasons.
Now we have digital issues crossing from H to V etc.

On the other hand it does not hurt for most users who are into film to stay informed about digital developments.

The CFV storm will not last forever, that is for sure.
Do not despair film is here to stay at Hasselblad forum untill the last roll of 120 is sold.
220 will be gone a lot sooner. Nothing can be done about that.
A24 filmbacks can be found for a song and can be used with 120 roll film with only one frame less to expose.


Paul
 
polypal said:
220 will be gone a lot sooner. Nothing can be done about that.
A24 filmbacks can be found for a song and can be used with 120 roll film with only one frame less to expose.
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The lack of choices of 220 film is a great disappointment for me. I will just have to vent my GAS some other way.

Steve
 
I like fine things too..

polypal said:
So what!
I like to have a glass of wine now and then.
What is wrong with that?

My problem is I like to have the best equipment around me.
Pro audio gear that will make any studio owner jealous, a couple of nice Hasselblads to take pictures.
A few old cars with a three pointed star that serve me well.
The only thing that needs to be upgraded urgently is my Cessna 172.
Must check if there is a nice Learjet available now with all those tycoons losing their shirt in the crisis.


Paul
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I like a fine lounge chair and a large LCD TV.

I like my fine cameras - Hasselblads, Canon, Leica (1940's), Oly PEN FT, 617 Art Pan, Sinar.

I like my fine 1973 MGB roadster.

That brings up the thought about you having German cars and German cameras... What would a British camera be like? A 6x6 camera with Lucas electrics and a leaking oil pan? But it would sound really sweet! :lol:

BC
 
British camera

bcphoto said:
What would a British camera be like? A 6x6 camera with Lucas electrics and a leaking oil pan? But it would sound really sweet! :lol:

BC
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No leaking oil pan but a true British camera.
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Ever heard the sound of pre war 8 cylinder blower Alfa Romeo cars?
Hair raising!


Paul
 

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Polypal

I may have heard an Alfa in my youth -- I remember my dad taking me to a race with D Jags and some old, old Ferrari's in the 50's.

But I doubt they were racing pre-war Alfa's then.

Ever sit in a Bugatti Royale? I did a few times working as an assistant on a photo shoot in 1977. I think it was a type 41.

And this car too -- the Phantom Corsair :

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That British camera sounds sweet I bet, but do you think it leaks light?

BC
 
Photo shoot in 1977?

That could have been the most expensive parking lot ever.
About that time all six Bugatti Royale cars were parked in a parking lot.
I do not remember the occasion.
Being the rarest luxury car in the world it was the most expensive parking lot ever.

As a young enigneer I worked on several Bugattis most of them 8 cylinder cars like the type 37 and the type 57.
DOHC and many advanced engineering details made this cars very special.

Many prewar cars were still competitive after the war and could be found often at race tracks.
The large blown Alfa cars took part quite often during those events.

Paul
 
Polypal

At the time of the shoot, they (Harrah's car collection, Reno NV) said that it was only one of three. So I take it that it was a special model.

The Phantom Corsair was one of a kind -- Cord engine/tranny -- front wheel drive. Shock absorber bumbers, hatchback, engine diagnostics, and electric door locks in the 1930's. That car was the blackest black.

There was one other car -- a 1928 (I think it was that year) Mercedes SSK.

The shoot was being done by Tom Engler in Hollywood and I was one of several assistants -- he was a good guy to work with. 8x10 camera in a movie studio with hot lights.

BC
 
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