Hello from Oz

[Balt]

Hi all,

I've been into MF Photography for some time (I'm just an amateur, no Pro) and after having scanned a lot of my 6x6 and 6x17's have started to wonder whether I shouldn't consider acquiring a CFV-39, at least for the 6x6 imagery (or, 6x8 which is more like what the sensor size is).

Anyhow, I was just researching that back, and came across this great community! I had a bit of a test drive with a CFV-39 at my camera dealer's here in Sydney this morning and am quite impressed with the image quality coming out of it, especially the dynamic range it captures. Also, Phocus is a very capable software, I like it better than Lightroom and I don't even know it yet!

So, that's all for now, I hope to learn a lot from you guys and maybe share some of my pictures when I finally get around to getting my site up and running.

Cheers

- Balt

 

[polypal]

Welcome here Balt.

The CFV39 is a real hit.
Quite a few amateurs have decided to take the plunge and enjoy quality digital imaging.

These backs need the latest lenses to perform.
Recommended: 40 mm IF, 100 mm CFi Planar, 120 mm CF E/i makro planar.


Paul

 

[Balt]

Hi Paul,

thanks for the lens recommendations. Indeed I was looking at extending to that sort of arsenal. I particularly enjoy architectural photography, so a good planar wide angle is essential.

Cheers

- Balt

 

[Analog6]

Welcome Balt from a fellow Aussie. You'll love MF digital, I assure you!

Odille
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Terranora, far north coast NSW, Oz

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[polypal]

Hello Balt,

Hasselblad Zeiss call their wide angle lenses Distagon.

Planar designs are reserved for lenses with standard focal length.


Paul

 

[Olof B]

Wide angle

But "THE" wide angle is (was?) called Biogon....

regards,
Olof

 

[polypal]

Biogon stands for Supreme Wide Angle, the first special body from Hasselblad to accomodate the sensational Biogon design from Carl Zeiss.

This lens/body lasted 50 years!


Paul