Hello there
I owned an H1D-22 outfit for long time (
just sold couple days back - check for sale section here). I used it for fashion and beauty photography, but recently I was having some fun with it for landscape. I own other hasselblad, but honestly?? I liked the dynamic range and details of H1D the most, I really do.
Technically, H1D digital back or first generation DB by imacon doesn't have built in storage/memory, so you need alternative storage media, such as image bank and its a must. Another important purpose for image banks is, it will work as a power supply for H1D and 1st generation DB, since those DBs doesn't accept batteries.
Imacon does this bank as well as Hasselblad does it too. The hard disk inside the image bank is normal 3.5 IDE 5400RPM HDD, which mean no mater what image bank capacity do you have, you still can upgraded yourself but replacing the HDD inside. But remember to format it into FAT format. I dont think you need more than 40GB HDD
Bottom of line:
H1D and 1st generation DB outfit connected to a dedicated cable from DB to Image bank. Image bank can work untethered for outdoor location or tethered via firewire cable indoor (of course a laptop for outdoor would work too) ..
SO ITS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR LANDSCAPE Sorry for long replay .. and I wish it was helpful