Hi Brad
A few questions for the Hasselblad?
1) This back is shipping when?
I expect the CV39 to ship in August 2009.
2) I noticed there is no DAC available for any of the FE series lenses. I assume this was a business decision based on the numbers of these lenses out there, and not a technical limitation? If I did take the plunge a number of my lenses would be FE, and I'd like to know if there's even a chance that they could one day benefit from DAC.
Hasselblad offered the most popular or most commonly used lenses in the V line. I think there is excellent coverage from 40mm to 350mm. Granted the 250 and 350mm are SA and are unique in their own right. The quantities of F/FE lenses sold are far fewer then those the V system.
It does take a great deal of time for our optical specialist to make these calculations and this is one reason why we have not mapped al optics that were manufactured many decades ago. I will inquire regarding possible future additions.
3) Is the back available in black trim?
No
4) I assume for portrait orientation 4:3 shots, the back must be removed, rotated 90 degrees and reattached?
The CFV has one orientation: landscape. If you wish to compose in portrait/vertical position then i suggest utilizing an HC 3, HC 4, RM 2 viewfinder. Of course you can use a waistlevel finder or a 45 degree prism but this may be a little difficult to work with.
5) Is lens information included in the CFV metadata? (CFE/FE lenses of course)
No
6) What happens with DAC when a 1.4x TC is used?
Yes, you can use DAC but the 1.4x tele-converter has not been included as a selectable option and is therefore not included in the lens calculations.
7) Shooting in crop mode is simply a metadata setting that Phocus respects? ie. If I have the camera set to shoot square, and change my mind in post, can I still "reveal" the full 4:3 shot?
Yes and Yes
What is the LiveView story for the CFV39?
I imagine that Live Video will be available as it is with the CFVII and CFII backs.
9) Who should I contact to arrange for a test drive? (I am based in Seattle, WA).
You can contacts Glazer's in Seattle, they are an autorized Hasselblad dealer or follow this link for
Hasselblad regional manager.
Paul Claesson
Hasselblad USA
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