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 Hasselblad vs Phase One Color | |
Hi freaklikeme,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I will probably post to GetDPI, but I am 100% new there.
I am not worried about the color, but it is one factor (of many) I am considering. Clearly people do great work with both systems. How much time and effort it takes to work the files into something I am happy with is part of my equation.
In terms of lenses, that is a major reason I am trying to figure out which back. Given they are different sized sensors, I am setting myself down a path by choosing which focal length lenses I would want for each. And since everything will need to come from the used market (for the Copal shutters), it will take time and effort to source them.
I like to plan for my ideal lenses, even if they are rare or expensive, so I can set myself a goal to work towards. And to make sure my focal length spacing is appropriate. With the Hasselblad back, my ideal would be the SK 43XL, 60XL, and Rodenstock SW 90 HR. I think that would be a pretty fantastic three lens kit, albeit pricey and almost impossible to find. I could start with a more affordable/available lenses like SK 60 f4.
With the Phase back, I'm not sure. I read good things about the SK 72L (comparable to the 60XL, but with a smaller image circle). That would make a nice normal lens on the Phase. An SK 120 ASPH would be a dream, but I doubt I could either find or afford one. I need to learn more about the 100mm range lens options, as the 90HR would be too close. On the wide end, perhaps the 50HR? They all have a large enough image circle for what I am currently wanting to do.
So I am still working out my lens choices. I would rather do it right the first time.
If you are interested, there are other things I am considering as well:
Such as the handheld user experience. Simply put, the 907x/100C would be far preferable to me over a Phase XF.
In an ideal world, I would have the 907x/100C for handheld, and an IQ4 for the tech camera. But financially that is not happening. So I need to decide on one system.
I would much prefer C1 over Phocus. With the Hassy, I have considered a hybrid workflow: Phocus import, basic adjustments, DNG or TIFF export, EXIF delete, then C1 import to finish. But that would become a pain. The best of both worlds comes at the cost of time. I do very much like the 907x/100C for it's size and price. The tech camera lenses to go with this combo are also brilliant. The other downside is there is no frame averaging (yet) with the Hasselblad. I do wish Phase and Hasselblad would burry the hatched and provide C1 support, but I don't see that happening any time soon.
The downside to the Phase is the price and weight (when handheld). While I am not yet sure in my lens options, they are many. But overall they have a lot to offer. I could see myself growing and staying with the eco system. I often tell myself to just get over the size. Price will eventually be forgotten, and I can start with a cheaper/older back.
There really is no ideal system, so I need to pick my poison. Depending on the day, I come to a different conclusion. Ultimately both are great, and either would work for me. But because each system pushes me down a different tech cam lens path, I want to really think it though ahead of time.
Sorry that got long.
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