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Re: HALP I'm indecisive! Help me choose! Hasselblad questions...
« Reply #20 on: November 07, 2016, 10:46:17 am »

I wish I could afford the P45+, otherwise it would be a choice. I buy my cameras from eBay, KEH, Amazon, and Adorama generally.
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Re: HALP I'm indecisive! Help me choose! Hasselblad questions...
« Reply #21 on: November 07, 2016, 11:10:37 am »

I have had H1 with Phase Back, H2 with same Phase back, H3DII-31 and H3D-39. Going from H2 and Phase back to H3 with integrated back was a huge leap forward. Having two manufacturers and two batteries in the same camera was a pain. Next will be an H4D or H5D with True Focus.

Of course the other side of this argument (that a P1 back is better on an H than a Hassy back) is supported by the overwhelming domination of H2+P1 in the rental, production, and digital tech markets during the era that the H3D was current. It was the most popular combination until around the DF+ days.

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Re: HALP I'm indecisive! Help me choose! Hasselblad questions...
« Reply #22 on: November 07, 2016, 12:15:02 pm »

Well, I made the final decision. I bought an H3D-39. I ordered it overnight shipping. Because I'm impatient. lol
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Re: HALP I'm indecisive! Help me choose! Hasselblad questions...
« Reply #23 on: November 07, 2016, 01:43:13 pm »

Of course the other side of this argument (that a P1 back is better on an H than a Hassy back) is supported by the overwhelming domination of H2+P1 in the rental, production, and digital tech markets during the era that the H3D was current. It was the most popular combination until around the DF+ days.

the only issue I have with running an H1 with a P1, is that I cant update the firmware on the H1 without a hassy digital back (or sending it off and paying someone else to do it)
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Re: HALP I'm indecisive! Help me choose! Hasselblad questions...
« Reply #24 on: November 08, 2016, 05:44:34 am »

There is another option for those running an H1 with a Phase back. H2 bodies are dirt cheap these days. Probably cheaper than the upgrade.
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Re: HALP I'm indecisive! Help me choose! Hasselblad questions...
« Reply #25 on: November 08, 2016, 02:28:27 pm »

IT'S HERE

IMG_0277 by Michael Long, on Flickr

I made up my mind yesterday and bought the H3D-39. I can't wait to play with it. It's the one that was sitting at KEH for a month or so at least.
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Re: HALP I'm indecisive! Help me choose! Hasselblad questions...
« Reply #26 on: November 08, 2016, 03:36:45 pm »

the only issue I have with running an H1 with a P1, is that I cant update the firmware on the H1 without a hassy digital back (or sending it off and paying someone else to do it)

I don't know where you are located but as a Phase back and Hassy body/lens dealer we do H body firmware updates as a free service to any of our clients in NYC and LA and Denver (or anywhere for the cost of shipping).

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« Reply #27 on: November 09, 2016, 05:57:58 am »

I can't believe the condition this thing is in. 25k shots, PRISTINE, came with rechargeable battery and everything but the box, $2200.
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Re: HALP I'm indecisive! Help me choose! Hasselblad questions...
« Reply #28 on: November 09, 2016, 11:02:35 am »

Lens is coming on Friday. Should have some results from it by Sunday. :D
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Re: HALP I'm indecisive! Help me choose! Hasselblad questions...
« Reply #29 on: November 10, 2016, 10:40:36 am »

I don't know where you are located but as a Phase back and Hassy body/lens dealer we do H body firmware updates as a free service to any of our clients in NYC and LA and Denver (or anywhere for the cost of shipping).

Hi Doug
I'm in Toronto
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