Mamiya 6 modified to take Hasselblad V digital back

[Igor.Burshteyn]

See what I stumbled upon
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Modified-Mamiya-6-camera-Hasselblad-V-mount-digital-back-50mm-75mm-lens-/260950786572?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item3cc1e1020c
I've seen professional photogs using custom made 6x9 rangefinders to shoot 120, but this is the first time I see film rangefinder modified to take digital back.
Usual disclaimer - no association with seller.

 

[raid]

The digital back may cost as much as a small car. This set-up would be good for someone who already is using such a back with another camera.

 

[Sureño]

why would you do that to a lovely 6 ?? :bang:

 

[raid]

A professional photographer who needs digital backs that provide very detailed digital images may want such a set-up if a MF RF camera is also needed somehow. Else, it is a waste of a good film camera.

 

[Igor.Burshteyn]

why would you do that to a lovely 6 ?? :bang:

why? let me think... 80MP digital back, best lenses in medium format world, all attached to very portable system.
Interesting who got that lovely 7II modified for V back.

 

[raid]

The camera and lenses are still for sale. Nobody bought them so far.

 

[bwcolor]

That listing had me laughing. Seller modifies the camera, then someone asks if it can be used with film. You just can't satisfy everyone.

 

[Sureño]

it was a rhetorical question, guys....

 

[hans voralberg]

Huhm should I send my M7II to him or not, looks very interesting!

 

[t.s.k.]

I suspect this body suffered a broken advance mechanism with no hope of a solution...except this.

 

[Nokton48]

It's not a Hasselblad CFV Back, so I think it would require a tethered laptop to function.

Not very portable..........

 

[Igor.Burshteyn]

seller runs pretty impressive photography blog
http://laurencekim.com

 

[Nokton48]

Yes his blog is pretty impressive.

The PhaseOne H10 is a tethered back, utilizing a Dalsa 11MPx Sensor. Street value about 2K. Very noisy over ISO100, I have read.

Interesting combo, could be good for studio.

 

[indianavince]

That listing had me laughing. Seller modifies the camera, then someone asks if it can be used with film. You just can't satisfy everyone.

I somehow stumbled on this thread because I think the 6 would be great with a MF digital back option.

That being said.. the Hasselblad can be use with either (film or digital) no modifications.:angel:

BTW the only cable my Leaf Aptus needs is a PC to the shutter, then the flash is run from the back. Although the 500cm has a mechanism that comes out and punches a slot on the Leaf-Back also. Sync is sometimes quirky.