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Equipment & Techniques => For Sale => Topic started by: Aphoto on February 02, 2015, 09:45:39 am

Title: HCAM / LEAF APTUS II 8, great for architectural photography
Post by: Aphoto on February 02, 2015, 09:45:39 am
Hello everyone,

I'm selling my loved HCAM/LEAF APTUS II 8 (40MP) combo due to he fact, that it is (sadly) to heavy for my long photowalks (additionally to my other gear).  

Image-qualitywise it is just amazing. Especially in combination with the two Canon TS-E 17mm and 24mm lenses. See examples. The digital backs sensor is perfect for shift-movements with the lenses I mentioned (about 6mm in combination with TS-E 17mm, at least 10 mm with TS-E 24mm) or in combination with MF 645/67 lenses (I use the great Pentax 645 A 35mm, 55mm and 80-160mm + some other Mamiya 645 lenses).

After I bought the (demo-)Back in 2013 from Calumet Germany (they still exist here), the digital back was calibrated to the HCAM/ground glass by Hartblei (HCAM also bought in 2013, it is Stefan Steibs former imaging fair demo-camera with the newest software, as he told me). I also chose a special Rollei ground glass with grid (and some scratches on it), that is ideal for architectural photography.

The Aptus II 8 is used but in good condition, Mamiya 645 AFD/ Phaseone mount (see pictures). I never had any problems. The HCAM has some minor scratches and is obviously not brand new, but it looks also good and works functionally/technically smoothly. Last service: fall/winter 2013.

The whole package comes with:

-          Leaf Aptus II 8 digital camera back
-          original packing
-          firewire cable 4.5 m
-          camera-to-back sync cable
-          3 smaller batteries (two original)
-          2 chargers
-          cover for the LCD
-          cover for the battery slot
-          stylus
-          back cover
-          more original accessories
-          Optech Neoprene cover for digital back („Hood Hat“)

-          Hcam with Rollei ground glass
-          release cable (a very handy coiled one)
-          2 big batteries (can also be used with the back or vice versa)
-          RRS Plate
-          special „L“ bracket (Novoflex prototyp by Stefan Steib for vertical shots - you can use it on both sides)
-          Hartblei loupe finder
-          focusing hood without the magnifier (I used it as compact cover)

Price: 8950 Euros, shipping included worldwide. Wire transfer preferred but you can choose paypal if you pay the fees.

24mm example: www.adrianschulz.de/ll/sample02.jpg
17mm example: www.adrianschulz.de/ll/sample01.jpg

If you are interested and need more informations, please contact me:

[email protected] / Berlin / Germany


Pictures:
(http://www.adrianschulz.de/ll/hcamaptus_01.jpg)

(http://www.adrianschulz.de/ll/hcamaptus_02.jpg)

(http://www.adrianschulz.de/ll/hcamaptus_03.jpg)

(http://www.adrianschulz.de/ll/hcamaptus_04.jpg)

(http://www.adrianschulz.de/ll/hcamaptus_05.jpg)

(http://www.adrianschulz.de/ll/hcamaptus_06.jpg)

(http://www.adrianschulz.de/ll/hcamaptus_07.jpg)

(http://www.adrianschulz.de/ll/hcamaptus_08.jpg)

(http://www.adrianschulz.de/ll/hcamaptus_09.jpg)
Title: Re: HCAM / LEAF APTUS II 8, great for architectural photography
Post by: Aphoto on February 04, 2015, 04:07:57 am
So, I see, there is some interest in the HCAM alone. I would prefer to sell the combo, but if I find a buyer for the Aptus II 8,  I would sell the HCAM separately.

NEW PRICES:

Combo: 8500 EUROS shipping included

Aptus II 8 (with only 1 charger): 4200€, shipping included
(for 4800 EUROS, I also throw in a Mamiya AFD II with 80mm AF lens and compatible focusing screen in very good condition).
Title: Re: HCAM / LEAF APTUS II 8, great for architectural photography
Post by: watching paint dry on February 04, 2015, 10:57:45 am
I must admit I have never come across the HCAM before. Thanks for sharing!

How many actuations have been taken on the Leaf back? May be interested in that on its own.
Title: Re: HCAM / LEAF APTUS II 8, great for architectural photography
Post by: weinlamm on February 05, 2015, 06:05:17 am
Quote from: watchingpaintdry on February 04, 2015, 10:57:45 am
How many actuations have been taken on the Leaf back? May be interested in that on its own.

See the picture. It shows 10.434 actuations (called "Bilder insgesamt")
Title: Re: HCAM / LEAF APTUS II 8, great for architectural photography
Post by: Aphoto on February 05, 2015, 08:06:03 am
Thanks Weinlamm, that is correct!
Title: Re: HCAM / LEAF APTUS II 8, great for architectural photography
Post by: Aphoto on February 06, 2015, 06:18:52 am
Now there are interests in both items. But no "I'll take it definitely" yet.

NEW PRICES:

Combo: 8100 EUROS shipping included

Aptus II 8 (with only 1 charger): 4100 EUROS, shipping included

HCAM: 4100 EUROS
(for 4800 EUROS, I also throw in a Mamiya AFD II with 80mm AF lens and compatible focusing screen in very good condition).
Title: Re: HCAM / LEAF APTUS II 8, great for architectural photography
Post by: Aphoto on February 09, 2015, 04:10:27 am

NEW PRICES:

Combo: 7800 EUROS shipping included

Aptus II 8 (with only 1 charger): 4000 EUROS, shipping included

HCAM: 4000 EUROS
Title: Re: HCAM / LEAF APTUS II 8, great for architectural photography
Post by: Aphoto on February 10, 2015, 08:53:34 am
Because I was asked:

Title: Re: HCAM / LEAF APTUS II 8, great for architectural photography
Post by: Aphoto on February 15, 2015, 02:22:54 am

Title: Re: HCAM / LEAF APTUS II 8, great for architectural photography
Post by: Aphoto on February 17, 2015, 07:02:18 am


Aptus II 8 and Mamiya AFD II + lens reserved pending payment
Title: Re: HCAM, great for architectural photography
Post by: Aphoto on February 20, 2015, 08:10:46 am


Aptus II 8 and Mamiya AFD II SOLD!
Title: Re: HCAM / LEAF APTUS II 8, great for architectural photography
Post by: Aphoto on February 24, 2015, 05:24:11 pm
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see http://forum.luminous-landscape.com/index.php?topic=98195.0