Comments on: [News] Hasselblad Cameras See Major Price Reduction

By: Devin Karringten

Devin Karringten — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 07:50:00 +0000

I just bought a Hasselblad H3D 39MS – and could not be happier. Still getting used to the sound of the shutter.

My 5D MK II is dwarfed. And the files are INSANE. So much detail + tack sharp looking at files at 100%

By: M

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:42:00 +0000

They know that the new crop of DSLRs is going to take a major bite out of their market, sadly, even with a 25-50% price cut, there’s not much they can do to stem the amount of users who’d rather shoot a Nikon DSLR with that system (and even video) than a larger, bulkier, less versatile system, except a few commercial shooters and rich hobbiests.

By: Nicolas Saspi

Nicolas Saspi — Mon, 21 May 2012 07:03:00 +0000

Great news! I’ll order 4 of them… °-°’

By: leethecam

leethecam — Sun, 20 May 2012 16:41:00 +0000

“True Focus” is fantastic. There is something about a Hass that looks wonderful. True, it takes a while to get a setting that looks good in LR, but once you do (and save it as a good start point…) then there is magic to be had.

If my work lent itself to Hassy style photography then I’d buy one in an instant. (Although subsequent lenses would probably break the bank…!)

By: Chris Rogers

Chris Rogers — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:34:00 +0000

intergalactic…

By: Jaron Schneider

Jaron Schneider — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:05:00 +0000

Galactic maybe.

By: RUSS

RUSS — Sat, 19 May 2012 15:09:00 +0000

that’s a massive 3,565 euros off the cost of a new H4D-31 ?

if 3,000 IS MASSIVE, what’s the remaining actual cost called, Planet like?

By: Cygni

Cygni — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:18:00 +0000

And it came from Sweden! :)

(yes, I am proud!)

By: Michael Miller

Michael Miller — Sat, 19 May 2012 13:37:00 +0000

I have honestly been wondering this myself.

By: Jockemon

Jockemon — Sat, 19 May 2012 07:57:00 +0000

Just to ask (and not make this a flamewar, mind you).

Why would you buy a Hasselblad over a Phase One?

The only reason I can think of is the True Phocus feature on the H4 series.I mean, Phase One takes all kinds of backs, some of which are far superior the Hassy ones both in term if IQ and usability, has faster lenses and even takes Hasselblad lenses with a converter.

However, despite all this, I find myself browsing ads for pre-owned Hassys from time to time, hoping for a great deal and not being really interested in Phase Ones. O.o
The True Phocus is a killer feature, given these cameras only have center AF points, but other than that I can’t really put my finger on why I’d like a Hassy over a Phase One.