I have been considering purchasing a second DB for some while now, mainly to use to make landscape images utilizing newer stitching software. As background, I use a Sinarcam 2 and a SINAR 54 H to make images for the purpose of art reproduction. I am very happy with SINAR, and especially my SINAR dealer's support. I had been leaning toward the Hy6 based upon my favorable experience to date, price being the main unfavorable consideration.
Since for me the landscape work will not likely be an income source for me, I was looking for a good value, and thought that purchasing a Phase One P 25 (non-plus) model would be the way to go. Until this morning when, I received an email from Hasselblad, where the offer proposed to sell the H3DII-31 for $17,995 (complete kit).
I have an opportunity to purchase the Hy6 kit a DEMO for $29,000.
I can buy the P 25 and a Horseman for about $20,000.
The new Phase One Camera with the P25+ DB, also looks like a nice value.
I believe that the Hasselblad back is not self-powered and would require external power to connected to the Horseman. So, not too convenient.
No doubt, I have failed to consider options that are not known to me and have failed to consider considerations that would make one or more of these choices a illogical choice. So, I am asking if you might help me to weigh the various options available, with primary consideration being given to the fact that this would likely not be an income maker for me.
Jerry Reed
