Use of CFE lens with the 203 FE in C mode

[blowupster]

Impossible to find a new lens cap in Switzerland.
It took me months to buy one in Japan (fujifilm one), finaly a shop in JApan needed to order directly to the factory.

A "scaner type" digital sensor in a Xpan-D body should have been a succes.

 

[Thomas73]

Paul,

Regarding CFE lenses, why did Hasselblad discontinue jewels such as the 250 SA and the 350 SA??

Now, I am desperately seeking for one of them at reasonable prices!

 

[blowupster]

Paul,

Regarding CFE lenses, why did Hasselblad discontinue jewels such as the 250 SA and the 350 SA??

Now, I am desperately seeking for one of them at reasonable prices!

250 and 350mm lens are not so popular for usal photography.

Why no 100mm, and no 60mm in CFE ?
And more dramatical:
1) why no Zeiss macro 120 apo for Hasselblad V ?
2) why no more 4x4 viewfinder for the CFV ?

 

[polypal]

Why no 100mm, and no 60mm in CFE ?
And more dramatical:
1) why no Zeiss macro 120 apo for Hasselblad V ?
2) why no more 4x4 viewfinder for the CFV ?

Could be Hasselblad was under the impression those who wanted 60 and 100 mm lenses could be persuaded to buy the 60-120 zoom lens.

The 120 apo macro lens was designed for the 6x4.5 Contax.
The contract with Kycera stated no lenses developed for the Contax 645 were to be made available to other camera manufactureres i.e. Hasselblad.

Lack of sales killed the 4x4 viewfinder.
That happened to many other parts of the system as well.

 

[blowupster]

I just recieved my "new 203FE digital" modified.
Well it arrived without battery, so I spent time to get a new one.
Ok It seams to works but I cann't move the speed ring of the 203 body it's only bloked on "C".
It there anything to know to disengage the speed ring ?

I do not want to use my 203FE like a 500 body.

BTW if I put in D mode with a CFE lens it write "Set 125". So I understand that the cell is working and want to help me chossing 1/125 for the central shutter speed.... That was my question to begin this tread 2 years ago.

 

[terrydent]

Holding the lens release button in will allow you to move the shutter speed ring off the C position. Happened to me too (a long long time ago!).

 

[polypal]

Thanks Terry,

This happened to me too!
My camera technician showed me how to choose C mode.
We "experts" do not use the camera manual because we know it all of course.


Paul

 

[blowupster]

Thanks; you save my 203 !
it seams to work correct.
With a CF lens in C speed on the body and D mode. The cell tell me the speed I have to set for full open aperture.
So it really practical as you adjust this speed to 4 number if you have a 180/4 and turn speed aperture together with the ring.
So the need of CFE lens to replace the CF lens is not necessary at all.
I think that my more than 20 years old CF 60mm will be just perfect for 80% of pictures taken with the new 37x49mm CFV and 203FE.
A relatif light gear for 39Mpix !

 

[koe]

Hi Paul,


can we put the c- lens on the 205, does it need sync cable to connect to Hasselblad CFV. Thx

 

[jotloob]

Hi Paul,


can we put the c- lens on the 205, does it need sync cable to connect to Hasselblad CFV. Thx

Koe

You should visit the HASSELBLAD webpages .
Under products you will find digital backs and there you will find CFV-39 .
Click on that and look for datasheet .
In the datasheet , you will find a connectivity diagram , which tells you exactly how the DB can be used with what type of camera and lens .

Jürgen

 

[Paul Claesson HUSA]

Hi Paul,
can we put the c- lens on the 205, does it need sync cable to connect to Hasselblad CFV. Thx

Hi Koe,

To answer your question: Yes, you need a flash synch input cable that is provided with the CFV/CFV39 when purchased new.

From the CFV39 manual page 63

Flash sync
For use with un-modified 200 series models (together with C-lenses in C-mode), an ArcBody (not recommended for critical use), a FlexBody or view cameras fitted with a Hasselblad adapter.
• Make a Flash sync setting.
• A Flash sync input cable should be used.
• All exposures times, including the B setting, function correctly without having to alter the “Exposure Time” setting.
• Do not use a winder at rapid sequence setting.

"Make a Flash sync setting." - as reference you have to go to the CFV Menu > Settings > Camera and set to "Flash synch".

Paul Claesson
Hasselblad USA

 

[koe]

Problems with 205 FCC with CVF 39

Hi guys, I have a problem with 205 FCC With CFV 39


1. I only enjoy 1 time outdoor photos for 90 shots.

2. Last Sunday my 205FCC+CVF39 totally not work at all.

The problem is:

a. I could not press shutter release button.

b. If shutter speed set to “C” then I could press the shutter
release button then hold it as how long we need, but no image come out
from the CVF39.

c. If shutter speed set to others then “C”, shutter release
button lock it, as well as the winding crank also lock it.


Does it connected with the lens i used, Once i try to connect C Lens but i haven't try to take a shoot cause i don't bring the sync cable...please somebody i do need a solution.



regards


Koe



Best regards,

 

[blowupster]

Well Koe, I hade the same this last long week-end and it help me to understand technical points:


1) The PX28 battery is hard to find and costy.
2) When the battery is low, the behaviour is eratic. It seams to work but after few shots it stop as the body has problems.
3) The C will help as it works without battery, but you need synchro cable, C lens and change CFV setting (your camera is no more a "200" but a "flash syncronized one").
4) If your battery is dying but not completely dead, it may help you in C or CE mode if you push release button half course.
4a) C mode: the 203 body show you " set 250" with a C 80mm 2.8: it means that if you use it wide open, you synchronise 1/250 sec with 2.8 and voilà.
4b) CE mode: the 200 body show you ""set 125" with a CFE 80mm 2.8 open at 4: it means that at 1/125 you are correct with 4.0

Of course it's not possible it show "set 1000" with C or CFE lenses, so you must close the blades if you have no CFE lens or turn the ring of the CFE lens.


Conlusion of this battery accident, I disovered the "CE" mode that is very interesting but not practical with a CFV (as it need an external very exposed synro wire)
Very bad that Hasselblad digital convertion of 203 body is not a simple "mecanical" trigger that use "ELD" contacts but an electronical execution that kill "E" back compatibilities.