New CFV 39 MPix back also for 20x cameras

[michaelhcothran]

How will I ever remember which lens, aperture and distance to the subject were used when I made the picture. /QUOTE]

Do like I do - buy a $30 digital mini recorder, and use it in the field to record whatever data you choose for each shot. I used a micro cassette for this since 1982, but recently bought a Radio Shack digital mini recorder which is much lighter, and easier to use.
I record shutter & aperture, lens in use, any filters in place, and anything else I feel pertinent. And I also record anything about the scene that might be of use later, like where it was.
Simple.

 

[fotografz]

Well folks, I just slapped the 40IF on my H3D-II/39 using the CF Adapter and took a few quick test shots because I'm thinking of using it at tomorrow's wedding along with a 60/3.5CFi and 180/4 CFi ... and the 40IF is spectacular on the 39 meg back!

Gotta run to get ready cause I have two weddings this weekend. If I do take it and get anything worth showing I will post it here.

 

[fotografz]

Oh, on another forum a guy tried using a PM45 on a 503CW with CW winder while turning the camera on it's side ... which you'd have to do with this new back ... and it worked like a charm. So, I tried it with my 203FE using it's winder and PM45 and he is right! ... it's a non issue if you use a prism finder. Who would have thought it would work? But it does, easy and naturally. Not only that, it is actually better because your face isn't smashed up against the back.

Never even though to do that ... maybe because we're so used to the way it always has been.

Obviously not a solution for WL work in portrait orientation, but for my stuff I rarely use the WL finder anyway.

 

[polypal]

That is exactly what I have been doing for years whenever that situation occurs.

Some users comment it gives an awkward position for the photographer.
I do not agree to that comment. It works fine for me.

 

[fotografz]

That is exactly what I have been doing for years whenever that situation occurs.

Some users comment it gives an awkward position for the photographer.
I do not agree to that comment. It works fine for me.

Me also. Frankly, I was surprised how well it actually works.

 

[bensonga]

A new order is set up for the CFV-39 back and I am very much looking forward for the delivery .
According to HASSELBLAD Germany , delivery will be in August .

As most of my work is square format , some is rectangular but horizontal , I will not have any trouble using the CFV-39 backs format .

I am very happy , that HASSELBLAD decided to produce that back for the many V-SYSTEM users . That appeases me with HASSELBLAD again .
And . . . . I will keep my CFV back .

CFV-39 come here

Jürgen

I was on vacation when this news and thread was first posted here (and on the GetDPI site). When I returned home and saw the title "New CFV 39mp back....", for some unknown reason, I assumed that it was a joke.....and so I ignored it. Better if I had...because now I am so envious of Jurgen and others who will soon be enjoying the best of the best....classic Hasselblad V-system bodies, Zeiss optics and a truly world class digital back! Congratulations Jurgen...and we look forward to seeing the results of "first light" (to use a term popular in the astronomical community) with this fine CFV-39.

And to Hasselblad....I can only echo Marc's words......thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! Someday, I hope to join the CFV-39 club!

Gary
Alaska

 

[polypal]

Gary,

You must know better by now.
We like to have a bit of fun every now and then but a subject as serious as a new dedicated 39 MP back for the V series
will be treated with respect and joy for finally heard wishes.

I only wonder how the availability for the new CFV is in all those beautiful colours Hasselblad used to supply bodies in.
My green 503CW could do with a green back.
I know Jürgen has a modest yellow 501C/M to play with.........


Paul

 

[vandevantersh]

Oh, on another forum a guy tried using a PM45 on a 503CW with CW winder while turning the camera on it's side
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That would be me.

I screwed up my screen name on the "other" forum. The winder makes the camera rotation very natural. Jurgen may be correct that the RM-2 rather than the PME-45 may be the superior finder for this use.

Steve

 

[polypal]

I support Jürgens decision to use a 90° finder whether that is an anti diluvian HC, a PM 90 or a PME 90 or the RM-2.
90° finders are more natural although in an emergency 45° finders can be quite useful.

 

[vandevantersh]

a PM 90 or a PME 90
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I don't have either of the above finders but from what I have read, neither will work with a CFV XX back. Compared to an A 12 back the CFV case is deeper and the top is more "square". From looking at pictures, I have to assume the curve on the bottom of PM 90 will hit the top of the CFV case. That is why and "old" HC or RM-2 is an elegant solution to a modern digital problem.

Steve

 

[jotloob]

Steve

This will be ideal solution .



Unfortunately the RM-2 prism does not fit the 203FE , but it does very well fit the 503CW . This prism is very hard to get .
A PM90/PME90 will not work . The eyepiece end will interfere with the CFV's body and there will be no room to attach/detach the CFV back , because you can not reach the locking/release buttons .

 

[vandevantersh]

This prism is very hard to get .
*****
That set up has a very nice look. I have started looking for a RM-2. KEH has on listed but a Bgn. quality.

Steve

 

[polypal]

KEH bargain quality often turns out quite good.

 

[vandevantersh]

KEH bargain quality often turns out quite good.

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As Jugen said, the RM-2 is hard to get, so I ordered the KEH. As a back up, B&H had an HC-4 (RM-1 ?) in 9 condition; ordered that also. I am cornering the market in 90 degree CFV compatible prisms.

Steve

 

[peterbkk]

Feelin' Loved

While I wont rush out and buy one because I am still happy with the results I'm getting with the CFV-16, it does prove that Hasselblad still loves us old V system customers. And that feels good.

If the CFV-16 ever dies on me, I'll definitely be plonking down my credit card on one of these CFV-39s. It'd be nice to get a bit more "wide" out of my wide angle lenses.

Well done Hasselblad!

Regards
Peter

 

[saad]

Just ordered the CFV-39

I could not resist it, I just ordered my CFV-39 and that is 2 months after getting the Nikon D3x. I thought if the CFV-16 is so good then the CFV-39 would be mind blowing for my macro photography with the 135CF and the Bellows.

This mpx addiction is becoming very inconvenient. Maybe now I would not have to think about the Leica S2.

I also like the iso 800 and of course the 1.1 crop factor. I tried the DAC on photos taken with my 40IF and CFV-16. The distortion correction was amazingly good. There is no vignetting on this lens at the 1.5 crop factor, but maybe with the 1.1 factor the vignetting feature will become handy. The chromatic aberration did not work at all.


Saad

 

[bradleygibson]

Congratulations, Saad!

(I'm tempted as well, but I'd like to play with someone's CFV for a day before I commit myself. If anyone is in the Seattle, USA area and would like to get together for an afternoon to try out a bit of gear, please let me know!)

Saad, are you saying that the CFE 40 IF image had CA that DAC didn't correct, or did I misunderstand?

 

[saad]

Thanks Bradley, it is one of those decisions that leaves you in a state of shock for a while because of the 10,000 Euro price tag.

The CFE 40IF definitely has chromatic aberration to some extent, and DAC doesn't seem to make any difference to it whether its on or off.

 

[vandevantersh]

Thanks Bradley, it is one of those decisions that leaves you in a state of shock for a while because of the 10,000 Euro price tag.

The CFE 40IF definitely has chromatic aberration to some extent, and DAC doesn't seem to make any difference to it whether its on or off.

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The CFE 40IF is a known problem and was mentioned in the release notes, I suspect that 1.2.2 will have it.
From 1.2.2 release note:

"The lens type CFE 40 FLE is not supported with regards to V-Lens Corrections as originally aimed for in this release."

 

[vandevantersh]

KEH bargain quality often turns out quite good.

You were 100% correct. I received the RM-2 today. It is optically perfect. A few scratches on the black paint and other minor surface defects. I had avoided bargain before, now not so much.

Steve