Xpander
Newbie
Hi there,
Xpander here. I have a 270 second Xpan-I that is in really great shape that I use with the full quiver of glass. I got it about 16 months ago and have found it to be stellar in my work. But I also got it for long terms projects, hopefully some 15-20 years from now on the outside.
Either way, I need some feedback as to how these things have held up over a 5-8 year stint on the same body. You know, full time use. What little maladies, if any, have crept in over that time?
I know the lenses are golden, It is the electronic bodies I have concerns about.
How can I improve the time game in my favor?
What a bummer this announcement was, total Xpandemonium!
Xpander here. I have a 270 second Xpan-I that is in really great shape that I use with the full quiver of glass. I got it about 16 months ago and have found it to be stellar in my work. But I also got it for long terms projects, hopefully some 15-20 years from now on the outside.
Either way, I need some feedback as to how these things have held up over a 5-8 year stint on the same body. You know, full time use. What little maladies, if any, have crept in over that time?
I know the lenses are golden, It is the electronic bodies I have concerns about.
How can I improve the time game in my favor?
What a bummer this announcement was, total Xpandemonium!
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ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
Frankly, I've heard that the body wears a little fast. And you know it's no longer being produced, although maybe the Fuji original is?
Xpander
Newbie
Jon Claremont said:
So maybe...if a pickup a second body then treat this gear like a rice paper 4x5, I'll be OK for 10-20 more years.
anglophone1
Well-known
Mine is pretty battered looking [the black finish wears off and scratches very easily] but mechanically [or electronically] no problem at all.
Hasselblad have said that although the camera is now discontyinued that they will cintinue to support it for "at least ten years" .
I suspect that used prices might actually rise in the short term, although right now used bodies seem to be fairly reasonable.
Clive
Hasselblad have said that although the camera is now discontyinued that they will cintinue to support it for "at least ten years" .
I suspect that used prices might actually rise in the short term, although right now used bodies seem to be fairly reasonable.
Clive