wim_van_velzen

January 14, 2013

hi Vlad,

I am a regular reader of this forum, though not posting very often anymore. Than I happen to see a link to my work - thanks for your kind words!

Since 2007 I have been working with a Hasselblad 22MP back (132c and later a 528c) on my Rollei 6008. PP in Phocus (raw) and Photoshop.

Last week I have been reorganizing some of my pre 2007 slides. Projected (I have two Rollei66s) they look gorgeous - better than on a computer monitor. That said, coping with the glass mounts, dust etc. I wouldn't go back for convenience nor for quality.

Prints and certainly scanned files from film don't have the detail and flexibility I can get out of the digital files. Of course, the way of printing and scanning is just my mileage.

Comparing MF film to dSLRs is a different point. Their difference is more in workflow and how you see your subject (litterally) than in image quality as such.

December 13, 2009

I have been using my 410 head for more than 10 years now. I used it during weddings, portraits and especially on my trips to Scotland and other destinations. It works great and have had no problem with wear and tear.

Could Ferdi have had a bad one, or are there more reports of bad quality?

October 18, 2009

hi Peter,

I have a 6008i, just like you, and have been using Hasselblad 132C and 528C backs through an adapter (made by Imacon/Hasselblad themselves). New(er) CF backs can be used too, though I am not sure if the newest 60MP back will fit, bc it has a larger sensor.

The back just works fine. There is a small, rather rigid cable to be placed between the back and the camera - no problem. The 6008AF and 6008i2 can do without this cable.

Sinar has its own adapters for Rollei. Leaf and Phase are mostly unusable, unfortunately.

May 8, 2009

I had a 150mm Zenzanon, great lens using the helicoid. Filter size 67. The minimum focus distance was a bit of a let down (although the 135 is just a bit better in this respect). With the ext tube it worked fine though.

February 27, 2009

A photographer I know sells a 528C back for less than 4500 euros, including Imagebank and all. I myself use the same back on a Rollei 6008 and like it a lot. I use it for landscape, weddings and portraiture.

The sensor is 37x48mm, which leaves quite a bit more wide angle than a 37x37mm like the 384.

Wim

February 25, 2009

The older imacon backs work with the Imagebanks (40GB), not CF cards.

February 19, 2009

Thanks Arthur!

The projection bit is the only thing I miss from the film days. I can do without the framing of 200+ slides after a photography trip though ;-)

February 19, 2009

I have two of these - great projectors. There are also glass lenses, like the Heidosmat 150 2.8, which is a bit better, but the 3.5 will serve you well unless you decide to project wider than say 2 meters width.

I paid a lot more that 200 dollars, but that was before the digital age began.

February 14, 2009

A good second hand back that can be used without computer, 22MP 37x48mm sensor can be had for less than 4500 euros. Not cheap, but what do you spend on film and processing each year? Even for amateurs this might be above 1500 a year.

And an Imacon 528C that I have (and I know there are more of these in the market) is really more flexible and higher quality than scanned film, unless you are talking real high end scanning - which costs more than the back.

Wim

February 10, 2009

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February 3, 2009

I used the Zenzanon 80 2.4 a lot, lovely lens, quite fast. As Gary says, they were all fine lenses!

January 29, 2009

Good second hand 22MP backs can be had for around 4000 euros; they offer more than the CFV for less money.

Actually, I bought one myself and am very satisfied. I know the seller has some more, if you are interested (no personal interest from my side). You can mail me through my site.

January 22, 2009

Hi Gianluca,

If you mail at info at fotografiewimvanvelzen dot nl, I can send you the address of a reputable private seller (in Belgium). He has some Ixpress backs for sale. I have good experiences with him.

Wim

January 21, 2009

I´d get an somewhat older (2004) but very fine 132C or 528C: 22MP, untethered and quite affordable these days (I bought a 528C last week for less than 5000 euros from a reputable dealer).

January 14, 2009

I have been using a 22MP back on my Rollei 6008i for a few years now. I also use a 10MP dSLR. Most of my work is landscape photography.

The difference to me is not just the resolution, not even the total different way of working (portability, zoom lenses etc as a pro for the dSLR), but mainly the files. The Ixpress ones are richer in tones, can be pushed to the limit without many problems etc.

Of course a 10MP dSLR is not state-of-the-art anymore, but the back is from 2004 too.

July 17, 2008

No problems here too.

June 29, 2008

dear all,

I have been many times in Scotland, as you might find out after some looks at my website

Very often people ask e.g. 'where to go - 5 days trip to Scotland' and get the advice to go to Glencoe, Mull or Skye.

And of course Eilean Donan Castle. Very beautifull indeed!

Last Spring, as well as February 2007, I spent some time in the less touristy Argyll area (OK, not tourist free, but

definately less well known by the large crowds). So I want to give a vote here for a visit to Argyll here, especially the

smaller islands of <a href=http://www.fotografiewimvanvelzen.nl/sco/lismore.htm>Lismore</a> and <a

href=http://www.fotografiewimvanvelzen.nl/sco/easdale.htm>Easdale</a> and the other Slate Islands, Seil and Luing.

Lovely scenery, great views to Mull, the mainland and a lot of smaller islands like the Garvellachs.

For travelling it is great to combine with Glencoe or Mull and in easy reach of Glasgow.

For many more photos: <a href=http://www.fotografiewimvanvelzen.nl/new.htm>Spring 2008 portfolios</a>

Enjoy! Wim

June 28, 2008

Thanks for the compliment, Ray!

I added some more portfolios, this time of the Argyll mainland opposite the Slate Islands: <a href=http://www.fotografiewimvanvelzen.nl/new.htm>new portfolios</a>.

Wim

June 22, 2008

The result is what really counts indeed!

Wim

June 21, 2008

hi Jim, have to disappoint you :-) I have been working with a digital back since November 2006 (a refurbished Imacon 132C to be precise. <a href=http://www.fotografiewimvanvelzen.nl/webarticle22a.htm>Here</a> you can find an article about my experiences.

The above photo is a stitch of two pictures, hence the square.

thank you all for the compliments, Wim

June 20, 2008

dear all,

After our visit to Scotland last April / May (two weeks on the Slate Islands south of Oban) I worked on the

photographs, esp. the panoramas. Stitching in CS3 is real fun!

You can find the results here (that is to say the portion that I added today, some more will come in next week):<a

href="http://www.fotografiewimvanvelzen.nl/new.htm"> portfolios</a>.

I hope you enjoy!

Wim

April 15, 2008

I like the 90mm macro, as well as the Zeiss 120mm Macro (quite different animals). I am not yet very fond of the 180mm, but when its sharp (DoF tends to be a problem) it?s great.

That said, I do like and use my PQ Schneider 80 2.8 (not the newer AF) a lot.

March 19, 2008

Hi Chris,

I am quite sure it is a I-adapter with some contacts added that give the same information as the cable does with the 6008i cameras. Which is great, because one can still use the electronic release cable, which you cannot with a 6008i because the cable uses the plug.

January 17, 2008

hi John,

Lots of square photos on <a href=http://www.fotografiewimvanvelzen.nl>my site</a>, and even an article on composing square landscapes.

Wim

December 31, 2007

It is a good projector (I own two of them). The lens probably is the cheaper plastic one. Quite usable, but you?ll probably want to upgrade.

Together with the slide mounts (if they are old, you can expect some cleaning) the prices sounds good, although I haven't checked market prices in recent years.

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