satya_rodrigo Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 <p>I have been looking at digital back options for a Hasselblad V series as I recently purchased a 503 CX.<br> So found the <a href="http://badasscameras.com/hasselnuts/index.html">Hasselnuts option</a> using an iphone as Digital back. <img src="http://i62.tinypic.com/29mnl20.jpg" alt="" /><br> Yes, i know quality may not be great and just a novelty- but with careful calibration / use and maybe the newer iPhones- would it provide decent images? Has anyone used this? <br> Haven't found many people giving real experiences. Few reviews on following:-<br> <a href="http://petapixel.com/2013/09/05/hasselnuts-adapter-turns-iphone-medium-format-digital-back/">2013 Peta Pixel article</a>; <a href="http://www.ct-digiphoto.com/hasselnuts-iphone-digital-back-older-hasselblads/">2014 CT Digital Photography article</a> and post at <a href="https://dubiousphoto.wordpress.com/2014/10/13/hasselnut/">Dubious Photo</a>.<br> Available on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hasselnuts-HN-10-Hasselblad-V-system-Compatibility/dp/B00SWDRKZU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1439171965&sr=8-1&keywords=hasselnuts">Amazon</a>. </p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbcarter Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 <p>If I had a Hassy that took images that bad......well I wouldn't. For $370US I could buy a decent P&S with a decent lens and go and shoot.<br> Not on my recommended list.......not even as a toy.</p> 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wouter Willemse Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 <p>It could make sense as a sort of replacement for a polaroid back, I guess, if the angle of view is the same. But the whole idea that the iPhone camera is good, in somewhat absolute terms, to me is a joke. It's good to phone standards (and there are some slightly better and many a lot worse). It's reasonably to low-to-mid end P&S standards. And that's it.<br> Seeing the example photos in linked article - I wouldn't buy a Hasselblad to get that level of images. What a waste. A Holga is just fine for that. But, as said, as a replacement for Polaroid exposures, it could possibly be of some use. And then quickly back to the film back to get your money's worth out of your Hasselblad.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satya_rodrigo Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 <p>Yes- it was early morning when I posted this.<br> It was to see more if it could be used to sort of have an advance preview of how shot may look before putting in the Film back. So like a live view preview. But I think I'll stick with experimenting with film and the thrill of seeing image when it first comes out. Been spoilt by using a digital camera- where we always want to preview photo! <br> Yes- $ 370 is money that could be spent on goodies for 503 :) Have to get my CZ 150mm F4 lens still! </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhooru Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 <p>Well, not sure the iPhone is great as a digital back for a Hassy, its a fun clever idea as far as it goes, but I do believe the new 6 and 6s even back to the 5s take pretty nice pictures. I've seen too many good examples not to think otherwise and at the MP size of the new ones, they are even printable. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhooru Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 <p>Shouldn't we call this the iBac</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB_Gallery Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 <p>Cute but no cigar for me.<br> I have a big Hasselblad system that is my primary for black and white fine art that I have been wanting to use for more work. So in order to make that value proposition work better, I just bought a brand new CFV50c back on the promotion that they have going until the end of the year. I demo'd the back for about 10 days over the Summer and totally loved it. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB_Gallery Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 <p>This is how it is done folks:</p> <p> </p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbcarter Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 <p>:)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhooru Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 <p>Daniel, I'm drooling, but even at the reduced price, its just not in the cards for me. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satya_rodrigo Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 <p>Its gorgeous! Yeah- if I was getting any DB it would be the CFV50c! Makes one just want to place the Hassy out eh? :) I see prices are reduced- but still high. Leica just came out with a Mirrorless camera too- lol. (With their relationship with Sony, I was hoping that the DBs may be reduced.)<br> I just brought an beautiful mint black Canonet QL17- so nice to go back to basics. But my dreams will be of the sexy lines of the Hasselblad CFV50c digital bank. :)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB_Gallery Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 <p>I will admit I was also waiting until digital V backs in general fell a lot more in price, more like $4,000-$6,000 would have been nice but I would have either bought used or been waiting quite awhile if ever for new. But, rumor has it that Hasselblad might get purchased by Phase One so a digi back this good, light ( 4 oz. more than a film back ) this beautifully matched for the V system might be the last of it's kind for all anyone knows.<br /> <br /> It was a pretty easy decision really, this back makes my Hasselblad V system incredibly powerful and versatile in the digital age and the image quality is fantastic, even at higher ISO's.</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondebanks Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 <p>This appears to work by photographing the image projected onto a 6x6 cm ground-glass, sandwiched with a fresnel screen, through a small accessory macro lens, sandwiched over the iPhone's own lens. Lots of extra optical components that would not be there if you were shooting straight to a regular film or digital back.<br> It's a smart idea, but it cannot deliver great image quality. The one thing it does have over other P&S cameras is the potential for a shallow depth of field rendering with the Hasselblad's lens. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_dickinson Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 There are cheap digital backs around (although cheap is a relative term). I bought my Phase One H25 for about $900. Yes it's tethered, but my 13 inch MacBook Pro in a satchel is no burden. Just leave Capture One running with the lid closed. You can see the images apear on a wifi connected iPhone running Capture Pilot within a few seconds and tap to zoom to 100%. It's only 22MP, but that's so much easier to get in to perfect focus than 50MP. Finally, it's 1.1 crop factor (compared to 645) is much bigger than the 50C's smaller sensor and 1.3 crop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB_Gallery Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 <p>Oh, I really don't think your 22mp back is "easier" to focus Phil, it is just not showing possible inaccuracies nearly as much. I find focusing using the 50c back to be pretty easy, especially verifying it with live view. The 1.3x crop does not bother me at all, it makes the system that much more versatile for me and most of the clients that will use images from it would want that aspect ratio to begin with. <br> For the enthusiast crowd, maybe toting a laptop around just to play with cameras is the way to get into using your Hasselblads beyond film. But for a guy like me who will pay the back off in a couple months of really fun and fantastic photo work, the 50c is a no brainer. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_dickinson Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Hi Daniel, the h25 has the same aspect ratio as the 50c. Focus errors are hidden by having fewer pixels. I doubt someone considering a Hasselnuts is a proffesional, but probably is someone that could afford an H25. Nor are they likely to consider a 50c. I like to be helpful when responding to people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB_Gallery Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 <p>I know...I just had to razz you..:-) I would get an H25 over a "Hasselnuts" any day, even as an enthusiast. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_dickinson Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Lol. Though..... If Satya is up for a 50c, I just heard they're down to £5995, that's got to be nudging $US9,000? If it keeps heading in that direction, I might have to trade in my h25. :D Nah, I'm enjoying it too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aoresteen Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 <p>The CFV-50c is now $9,995 at B&H. Just have to get the OK from my wife.......</p> <p>http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1070610-REG/hasselblad_cfv_50_digital_back_50mp_black.html</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_dickinson Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Yeah, it's cheaper in the uk. Who'd have thought that would ever happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles_s Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 <p>Had a hasselblad for a while. Then bought the Hasselnuts, and played around with it and upgraded to an iXpress 96 back, and loving it. If you are interested in the hasselnuts, it is for sale and any reasonable offed it considered. PM me if you are interested</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jun_bug Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 <p>Hi guys, I've been owning Hasselnuts for about a year and I found Hasselnuts to be completely different form any other digital backs. Hasselnuts and digital-backs are different. I actually think its good to have both.</p> <p>Hasselnuts is so much easier to bring it out side since its basically an iPhone, its lighter and you can shoot handheld. I might be wrong but since it uses smaller sensor of iPhone you don't really have to worry about shaking your camera too much. </p> <p>I also found that Hasselntus is VERY suitable for FB and Instagram or simply photo sharing. It only gives you 6mp images but thats just enough for digital devices. Having Hasselnuts and iPad? you can edit your photo instantly and it is something I've never experienced. I'm sharing my photos with my family and they love my photos with nuts alot! My wife actually told me that she prefer the grainy style photos of Hasselnuts over digital-back(which cost me $$$). lol </p> <p>So, I think even if you own a digital-back you can still have Hasselnuts, setting up the Hasselnuts on the app is bit confusing but the handling is very though through and you will get much better results once you get the hung of it.</p> <p>I follow "Badass Cameras(their brand name for Hasselntus)" instagram account, they are something you want to look at. Some of their photo is really well taken.<br> <br />https://www.instagram.com/badasscameras/</p> <p>Sorry about my poor english I did my best, Cheers!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag_miksch Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 <p>So you made your registration here just to tell us what?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Hoshino Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Do not underestimate the power of the Hasselnuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Hoshino Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Do not underestimate the power of the Hasselnuts... I'm just joking. Sadly, after 2 years past, some people still don't see the point of my invention. But please, since there is very little information about Hasselnuts please allow me to explain. This is for people who can't afford the digital back, and for the people to have fun and explore the digital possibilities. If you are a serious (or almost too serious) photographer or a purist you definitely won't have fun. Hasselnuts is almost like the spinoff of Hasselblad V-system. Before DJI bought Hasselblad, the president of the Hasselbald-Japan Mr.William Penrice reached out to me, and told that Hasselblad actually liked the idea and the project, and so they wanted to see how this project goes. As a matter of a fact, they gave Badass Cameras the permission to use their logo on the box of Hasselnuts and they gave us the blueprint of Hasselblad film back. but if you like to get thumbs up on social media then you probably have very high chance enjoying it. Here is my favorite photo. Thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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