Two months of MFDB, looking back

[ErikKaffehr]

Hi,

I had my P45+ on Hasselblad V for about two months.

I posted a small article about it here: http://echophoto.dnsalias.net/ekr/index.php/photoarticles/77-two-months-of-mfd-looking-back
The article links to quite a few sample images with raw files.

That article is companion to an older one: http://echophoto.dnsalias.net/ekr/index.php/photoarticles/76-my-medium-format-digital-journey

The intent of both articles is simply to share the experience.

I am off for four weeks of travel, with my P45+ ;-) so there will few or no updates for a few weeks.
Best regards
Erik

[wolfnowl]

Thanks for sharing!

Mike.

[BernardLanguillier]

Thanks Erik.

Cheers,
Bernard

[Dustbak]

Yes, thanks! I noticed you have whole bunch of the V lenses but the CF100/3.5 seems to be missing. If you find the 120 your most used lens but with flaws at infinity you will probably really like the 100mm. I have found it one of the best lenses of the V system.

[ErikKaffehr]

Hi,

I have noticed the 100/3.5, it seems that Hasselblad made som very fine lenses lately, the 40 FLE IF also comes to mind. But the 100/3.5 is not easy to find and quite expensive. Also, I have the 80/2.8 which is quite close. In addition the 120 is a macro lens, which can be nice to have. Zeiss recommends the 120/4 over the 100/3.5 for subjects smaller than one squre meter.

But, would I stumble over one with 2-3k$ in my pocket who nows?!

Best regards
Erik

Yes, thanks! I noticed you have whole bunch of the V lenses but the CF100/3.5 seems to be missing. If you find the 120 your most used lens but with flaws at infinity you will probably really like the 100mm. I have found it one of the best lenses of the V system.

[torger]

Do you enjoy using the system, ie is it fun to use? I'm guessing that it was more than the image quality you were interested in. It's hard to motivate entry-level MFD if one is only looking at image quality, flexibility and ease of use.

[ErikKaffehr]

Hi Anders,

Many things, I guess I wanted to find out about medium format. Just to have been there, done that. Find out a out myths and realities.

Using it is sort of fun, if you are an ardent tripod user. Shooting with the Alpha 99 I normally use is so much more efficient. It is nice to work with a classic.

Sharpness is great, but I guess I could have the same sharpness with a Nikon D800. 39 MP vs. 24 MP makes a real difference.

I would say that it was not really a rational decision. I am at the stage if life when men buy motorbikes, for me it was a camera instead.

Best regards
Erik

Do you enjoy using the system, ie is it fun to use? I'm guessing that it was more than the image quality you were interested in. It's hard to motivate entry-level MFD if one is only looking at image quality, flexibility and ease of use.

[ondebanks]

But the 100/3.5 is not easy to find and quite expensive.

But, would I stumble over one with 2-3k$ in my pocket who nows?!

Hi Erik,

Maybe you're not looking in the right places? KEH currently lists three 100/3.5 lenses (C and CF types, EX and EX+ condition) for between $800-1000.

Ray (always glad to help people spend more money on old photo gear!)

[ErikKaffehr]

Ray,

Thanks a lot. Not buying right now, anyway. I need to sort out the five lenses I have and also take some pictures:-)

Best regards
Erik

Hi Erik,

Maybe you're not looking in the right places? KEH currently lists three 100/3.5 lenses (C and CF types, EX and EX+ condition) for between $800-1000.

Ray (always glad to help people spend more money on old photo gear!)