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Equipment & Techniques => Medium Format / Film / Digital Backs – and Large Sensor Photography => Topic started by: H1/A75 Guy on November 26, 2007, 11:55:24 am

Title: Dumb Hy6/AFi Revolving Adaptor Plate Question
Post by: H1/A75 Guy on November 26, 2007, 11:55:24 am
From an engineering point of view I do like the Sinar Adaptor Plate approach to the Hy6. On the Leaf side, the AFi Adaptor plate appears more integrated into the AFi back (Sorry, no pic). That would leave me to speculate that for Leaf to create a revolving Adapter Plate it may result in the purchase of a new AFi Back. The Sinar approach may more easily create a revolving adaptor that may not require the purchase of a new Back. Any thoughts?

David
Title: Dumb Hy6/AFi Revolving Adaptor Plate Question
Post by: Graham Mitchell on November 26, 2007, 03:08:56 pm
It has already been stated by several sources that the rotating adapter will be a separate item from Sinar. I think Michael's Hy6 review stated this would cost $1,500. It will work with existing eMotion/LV backs.
Title: Dumb Hy6/AFi Revolving Adaptor Plate Question
Post by: H1/A75 Guy on November 26, 2007, 04:26:29 pm
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It has already been stated by several sources that the rotating adapter will be a separate item from Sinar. I think Michael's Hy6 review stated this would cost $1,500. It will work with existing eMotion/LV backs.
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The separate (relatively cheap) rotating adapter from Sinar is exactly my point. It will not be compatible with the Leaf AFi. I hate being confronted with the shortcomings of the marketing department for my back of choice, which is Leaf. Clearly, Sinar (and I'm sure Phase) are engineering driven organizations which employ simple innovations like interchangeable and revolving adapters. Comparing the Sinar and AFI Back Mounting Brackets, it would appear impossible for Leaf to offer a $1,500 rotating Adapter without the purchase of new Leaf AFi back with that particular upgrade.

David
Title: Dumb Hy6/AFi Revolving Adaptor Plate Question
Post by: Graham Mitchell on November 26, 2007, 04:30:07 pm
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It will not be compatible with the Leaf AFi.

Well, that is misleading. The adapter will work with an AFi body, but of course not the Leaf back.
Title: Dumb Hy6/AFi Revolving Adaptor Plate Question
Post by: H1/A75 Guy on November 26, 2007, 04:40:59 pm
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Well, that is misleading. The adapter will work with an AFi body, but of course not the Leaf back.
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Thank you for that clarification  .
Title: Dumb Hy6/AFi Revolving Adaptor Plate Question
Post by: thsinar on November 26, 2007, 11:53:50 pm
That's all absolutely right, as stated by Graham above.

Best regards,
Thierry

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Thank you for that clarification  .
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