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EinstStein

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Choosing 22MP Digital back: CF22 vs. P25+ vs. Aptus22
« on: July 27, 2010, 12:01:27 pm »

I can't find any review or comment on Hasselblad/Ixpress Cf22 (or CF132). Anyone cares to give your experience?
I've found some comments about P25, P25+, and Leaf Aptus 22.
Looking for comparisons between the four.
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JonathanBenoit

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Choosing 22MP Digital back: CF22 vs. P25+ vs. Aptus22
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2010, 12:50:07 pm »

Quote from: EinstStein
I can't find any review or comment on Hasselblad/Ixpress Cf22 (or CF132). Anyone cares to give your experience?
I've found some comments about P25, P25+, and Leaf Aptus 22.
Looking for comparisons between the four.

I'm actually going through the same process right now.
For me the following are important:
- Live view in software while being tethered
- At least 6 months warranty (preferably a year)
- Transferable warranty (in case of upgrade or downgrade)

Originally I was looking at the Aptus 22, but I haven't been able to find one with H mount and most likely wouldn't find one with any sort of warranty. After further research, I realized that I would also need the live view dongle. A demo Aptus 54s came up on ebay recently for $5500 with full warranty through MAC. Problem is that it didn't come with the dongle and the MAC warranty isn't transferable. I believe the dongle is close to $1000. At this point, you might as well purchase a new Aptus II 5.
There is no live view with the P25 and a demo P25+ costs more than the Aptus II 5. The live view and lcd screen blows the P25+ out of the water.
I've decided to go with the Aptus II because it really isnt much more than the demo/used alternatives and it is a current product.

I'm still working through some of the information, but I believe everything I have said is correct. If not, someone will correct me.
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Graham Mitchell

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Choosing 22MP Digital back: CF22 vs. P25+ vs. Aptus22
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2010, 01:31:38 pm »

You could also consider the back I use: the Sinar eMotion54LV. Longer standard warranty then the others, adapter system, built in battery, no fan, built in memory, supports live view, etc.
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Choosing 22MP Digital back: CF22 vs. P25+ vs. Aptus22
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2010, 01:36:32 pm »

For me, the Sinar 54 LV is the best choice in this category.

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Choosing 22MP Digital back: CF22 vs. P25+ vs. Aptus22
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2010, 01:44:34 pm »

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For me, the Sinar 54 LV is the best choice in this category.

PdF

You have to run it on a MAC. Does that have live view without the Sinarcam?
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