alan_higgins Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hello Can anyone tell me if Blad still make the V system or is it all now HIf they do then where can you buy one? Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_brody Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Don't know if it's still made, but it's quite available; B&H, and probably others. Do a little googling. For used, try KEH, Midwest. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ_britt3 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Tons on E-bay cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noah Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 They still make the v-system, including a digital back (the cfv). Not much innovation or new products, but I don't think the system needs anything new really. I love my 501cm's and lenses, and I think it's the perfect MF system for my needs. It's still an extensive system with lots of lenses and acccessories, it's compatible with pretty much every digital back ever made, and these days the prices aren't too bad, when you consider what the stuff sold for when it was new. I've bought most of my gear on the auction site or at keh, which is pretty reliable and has a good selection. There's just something special about a square image, and the gear is bulletproof and as far as I know will be serviceable for quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_higgins Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 Thanks for the replies Noah, do you know where they sell new blads V's from I had a look at UK suppliers and couldn't find out much? I'm not worried about digital as I won't be changing to that rubbish until the fires of hell freeze over first. Thanks Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_wayne1 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Here is a UK dealer that sells Hasselblad: http://www.robertwhite.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_gardener Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 The UK importer has a shop in the London area for used and demo items. If I remember correctly the import is located in Hempstead. The UK is still a strong export market for Hasselblad along with some countries on the continent. It is a good time now as any to replace older lenses with the latest versions. They are available at friendly prices. One large reseller was offering all V series demo lenses at 1/3 of the list price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noah Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Alan, I would have also suggested robert white in the UK, or B&H in the US. Not sure about the UK market, but here there is a huge market for used 'blad stuff at great prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_pitts Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Alan, Try the Pro Centre in London. It also rents out tons of equipment for professionals and always has some used V equipment for sale. Would echo the comments above about the V system (am 203 & 205 owner myself) but would encourage you to rent a CFV for two days. I'm a huge film fan (25 Kodachrome stocked in the freezer, love large format b&w), but the M8 and CFV are incredibly good and really challenge your (naturally strongly held) positions. Anyhow, the Pro Centre is highly recommended... Cheers, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_higgins Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 Thanks for the info guys, I'm already on the case now Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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