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60 Year Old 50 Megapixel Camera -- Using Digital Backs with Classic Cameras

bogamanz 21,308 1 year ago
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If you have a Hasselblad 907x 50 CFV, a Hasselblad 907x 100 CFV, or the scores of digital backs that predate these, this video might inspire you to use your back with different types of medium and large format cameras. This video (1) explores some of the pros and cons of different Hasselblad and Linhof camera options; (2) demos the Linhof Technika 70--an inexpensive and versatile body; (3) features a photoshoot comparing a newer Sinar digital 55mm and older Rodenstock 65mm film large format lenses mounted to the oldest camera in my collection, a Linhof Super Technika IV 6x9, and (4) demos many of the back adapters from China. You can find these by searching eBay for "Moveable Adapter For Hasselblad V To [YOUR CAMERA HERE]". I don't mention crop factor in this video. The sensors on these digital backs are smaller (mine is 43.8 x 32.9 mm) than 6x6 or 6x9 film, so with my a 65mm lens is more or less the 50mm equivalent lens for a 35mm camera. Stitching multiple shots together helps overcome this.

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