Hasselblad 907x & CFV 100c - A journey with Ian Atkinson on location with Technical cameras

[@patrickwatt1903]

My mum is one of those swimming ladies, she's so proud of this. Thanks so much for capturing this part of her life man, what an incredible gift.

[@ianatkinson2255]

They were absolutely amazing and they look amazing too.

[@allanroney]

It’s a crying shame you don’t get to make more videos with Ian - the combo of his personality/photography, with the wonderful filmmaking & editing by the team represents something that’s very rare on KZbin. Between this & Alan Schaller’s new channel, we’re definitely seeing a step up in what one can expect from photography KZbin. Wonderful.

[@tylero8595]

That last video was 3 years ago??? What the hell. I love your videos.

[@benhay2317]

South end turning the lights off is a classic move. I’ve been on two shoots where they’ve done the same unless you grease their palms

[@rafibenatar2519]

I love what you did with 907x 50c and this one with 100c it’s even more interesting 🙏🏻🙌👏👏👏👏

[@NickGuttridge]

Wonderful job, best video and camera test I have seen in ages. Congrats to Paula, Ian and your team of drone pilots and cameramen/women. Also those lovely swimmers!

[@ianatkinson2255]

Thanks Nick, Hope you are well. It's been a long long time. Best Ian

[@chrisbogart687]

It is a pleasure to see someone using this camera as you did today. It is something to be savored and enjoyed. A wonderful tool for a photographer. Thanks.

[@stuartshook3614]

Thank you so much for such a wonderfully, entertaining, and informative video. Your production value is unmatched compared to anything I see on KZbin. Halfway through, I felt like I was watching a Netflix documentary. From the beautiful cinematography, to the seamless editing, to the perfect music selections, to the beautiful drone shot at the end of the portraituré scene, bravo!

[@ianatkinson2255]

Wow. Thank you. So pleased you liked it.

[@caneestudio]

Brilliant review

[@Aci-de8zm]

Awesome! Great to see a modern camera be so modular in its design...

[@sebarosca]

This is a proper review of the camera system. Bravo ✨👌

[@theonlyredspecial]

I found this so interesting to watch. Genuinely fascinating video. Thanks 👌🏻

[@josephschimmer302]

I don’t have words. So enjoyable to watch. Congratulations to all of you. This is the first video I’ve seen, that illuminates the digital back side of the Hasselblad!

[@ianatkinson2255]

Very Good, chuckle chuckle.

[@ToucanSamPhoto]

Great video. Gutted I wasn’t in Southend and Leigh when you were filming this.

[@trevhill952]

2 thumbs up! best use of the 907X back I've seen. Loved it.

[@markcrick2]

Thank you. I've been a photographer pretty much all my life, but so much to learn from a photographer with Ian's knowledge and talents.

[@ianatkinson2255]

Wow, thanks. Glad you enjoyed the film.

[@JensABraun]

What an great amusement your video. I love it from the drone shots within wonderful Petula Clark "Downtown", till you drop it ;) - and yeah, the hassy is amazing too.

[@haroldrobinson4849]

Thank you so much for putting this video together. It is clear from your video that the camera is a joy to use, and that the end results, at least in your expert hands, are really quite remarkable.

[@damookie]

Top notch content for professionals, plus the production is alway so enjoyable, love your videos, thanks for sharing this.

[@andrewrichards576]

What a superb video. I really enjoyed it. Just 6.7K views in 9 days. Lots of people are missing this.

[@SavedbybGrace]

Superb review!!! Best I've seen on the new Blad!!

[@andriivaskovets5438]

The best review! Very pro made from a pro perspective and not like all these bloggers who don’t know how to create image but just create bla bla bla

[@rawarchitecture]

This is just wonderful, even if you’re not interested in niche camera equipment. Far more engaging than most telly. Magical!

[@jonathanbush1936]

A thoroughly enjoyable and informative real-world video. Thank you!

[@jaimeduncan6167]

Great video. I enjoyed it as I learned.

[@cheynewalls]

What a great review, this was exactly what I was looking for. I've been using a PhaseOne digital back most of my career on an ALPA 12tc. Before upgrading to the newest IQ4 PhaseOne though to look into the Hasselblad CFV 100c and this video answered all my question. Thank you, Cheers

[@rsrsrs93]

What a fantastic video! Thanks for sharing.

[@ohnoflicks]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. And bravo to those ladies who braved the cold.

[@costelloandsilke7321]

Wonderful portraits and a great video - thanks.

[@andyvan5692]

hey, one tip, for the day one shoot, when changing lens {on the linhofs} take the 100C back off! as the lens rear element protrusion is different, better to see an "incursion" into the back mount, than to hear a crunch!!, so the bellows distance can be adjusted beforehand, to the correct distance, then CHECKED first 🙂 so no damage done!

[@ianatkinson2255]

I'm not sure which lenses this would be an issue. None of the rear elements of the Rodenstock's that I use fit through the aperture of the adapter plate. I also use a stitching back which adds a bit more depth at the rear. It's a good point if you have lenses that have a rear element that is smaller than the aperture of the adapter plate.

[@ianatkinson2255]

You made me check. Interestingly the rear plate from a different digital back manufacturer has a smaller aperture than the Hasselblad adapter and the rear element does fit through these. Although I always set the camera to the infinity stops before mounting anything. The rear element is highly unlikely to come into contact with the sensor unless the camera is in its packed state and even then the rear element is larger than the sensor (smallest rear element I have is 48mm, 70mm Rodenstock HRW) so would hit the body of back and not the sensor. It would also only be the wider angle lenses this could happen to and they have even larger rear elements. Not sure about other manufacturers so worth checking. You may have a valid point and it may well be best practice.

[@andyvan5692]

@@ianatkinson2255 yes, but I said it because I have a 150 f9 which has a rear ~58 mm or less, it is very thin, about the size of the locking ring of the shutter, but it is still smaller; and the fact the linhof technikardan like most monorails has a thin profile, so therefore can get really close to the film plane, and May, not definitely, have a chance of touching, esp. if rise/fall and shift are used.

[@andyvan5692]

@@ianatkinson2255 yes, I am realy carefull of this now, I got a sinar F2 with a 65mm 5.6 Fujinon SWD and that infinity focuses at ~ 3 fingers between the standard carriers!! and I have the sinar vario 120 back on it, and yes, pulling the ground glass back with the bails does reveal a 5cm approx. distance between the gg plate and the rear element, so I am fine with film holders, but would be even more anxious if it was a 47 or 38mm lens.

[@myphoenix]

Great content. Thank you.

[@martinfredriksson1544]

What a fantastic video. Thank you!

[@nelsonclub7722]

I use the CFV100c with the HC HTS 1.5x giving myself a mini ArcBody - Hass are the bomb right now with flexibility

[@paulwilliams4804]

Great video Ian!

[@ianatkinson2255]

Thanks Paul.

[@edward9840]

Hi, I noticed you took some shots hand-held in low light. I'm an X2D-100C user and don't worry too much because it has IBIS. However, I'm pondering the 907/CFV100C as a second body, for a number of reasons, and am wondering if the lack of IBIS in the CFV100C is a challenge hand-held and roughly how low a shutter speed you are comfortable using? Wonderful video. Thank you for posting.

[@ianatkinson2255]

I think the two are a great combo, I did have both for a little while although I sold my X2D because it doesn't suit my work quite as well. I don't worry about ibis because I mainly shoot portraits. I think it depends on lens selection and also how steady your hand is and also technique. The IBIS in the X2D is incredible! I'd be happy to go to a 60th depending on subject possibly even a 30th.

[@edward9840]

@@ianatkinson2255 Thank you for your response, Ian. Very helpful. Since I posted the question, I picked up the 907/CFV100C. Both it and the X2D have use cases and am enjoying both. Also enjoying the CFV as a back on my 500CXi to work with my legacy lenses again and the more intimate communication it affords with the subject. I have a 4 day location portraiture gig in Kyushu next week and think the 907 will be just the ticket. All good here in Tokyo. Thanks again for the feedback!

[@lostinspacestudio]

Fascinating BTS very well short video. And amazing results, I'm gonna have to watch at least 10 × to compare with the lenses, backs and film.

[@petera1033]

Thank you for your trouble and information.

[@MrEstcourt123]

Great video. As you were setting up down the seafront I was worried that the arcade owner would have a moan. He is famous for being confrontational with photographers.

[@philipspector4875]

Amazing video, would love to know how the set up works in order to sync the flash with the shutter release cable, all with the CFV digital back

[@ianatkinson2255]

Interesting question! If you are using as a 907x then you can fit the hotshoe. If you are using on a technical camera then I guess you have a traditional cable release. You can also fire from the smart phone app. failing all of those you could try a mini jack splitter, can't say it will work but they are cheap enough to try. I did think about this question with the 50C (which didn't have the hotshoe) but in the end I never found a situation where I needed the stability of the cable release and flash, I can see circumstances where it would be useful but I think with the new 907x hotshoe it takes away many of the issues. Hope this helps

[@danielpepin7113]

Cool video, thanks 😊

[@PatrickHphoto]

what adaptor were you using to attach the digital back to the Linhof? and do you know if this would translate to a cambo 4x5?

[@ianatkinson2255]

If you contact Linhof and Studio they can get you the correct adapter for your camera.

[@DeepestValue]

Excellent video.. what kind of adapter you have to fit CFV on the 4x5?

[@ianatkinson2255]

If you contact Linhof and Studio they can get you the correct adapter for your camera.

[@linhofstudio7104]

Thank you very much for your comment, the adapter used is a Linhof V adapter for the Technikardan. You can find it on our website in the Technikardan section. do contact us if you have any questions!

[@salvatoreventura8667]

Fantastic video! Beautifully done and a pleasure to watch. I would love to use my X2D-100 on my Linhof 45S Technikardan. Does Linhof have any plans to make adapter for X2D body to Graflok back?

[@jsc3417]

20:39 The Kodak film is more saturated and looks better than the digital back.

[@snappyft]

Loved these videos with Ian. I noticed he was using the Profoto Connect (guessing Nikon) with the Hasselblad. Just wondered how it performed as a trigger on the Hasselblad? Any issues? Cheers

[@ianatkinson2255]

works perfectly.

[@ADFCHRONICLES]

proper stuff.

[@jasongold6751]

Really impressed! Great wonderful portraits, incl. the 'candids' .I would never have done that! Too much gear, logistics out of reach. Bravo.

[@rafibenatar2519]

would interesting using it with Hasselblad arc body with 35mm and 45mm Lenses compering to XCD lens 45mm and 38mm V lens

[@ianatkinson2255]

I think someone in the comments is doing exactly that, might be worth reaching out.

[@standchannelstan3092]

I want to know how to remove vignetting caused by a camera back

[@ianatkinson2255]

I'm guessing you are talking about vignetting caused when using a technical camera and movements. If it is a fixed lens the use the Lens calibration tool in Phocus or Lightroom. You need to do a lens correction, like I did at the beginning of the video. This should help along with watching what I demonstrated. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGjMmJqKltCeY68

[@andyvan5692]

day 2, the 'analogue' lens you wonder about, Should do the 100C justice, as it is designed for 4x5", which has a ~1,000MP resolution when converted (lines/sq mm-->pixels); But Don't do large enlargements, as for LF film, they can go big, but some softness, CA, etc. is visible, if you view it up close (this big enlargement is only meant to be viewed from 1-2 meters away, where none of this artifact is visible, and the true resolution comes to the fore).

[@julioestebanperezescudero6246]

What about taking the beach shots in summer?🥵🤣

[@MarkMetternichPhotographyLLC]

With cameras like the Panasonic Lumix S1R and the Leica SL2 achieving 187 true megapixels with its superior auto pixel shift. Kind of makes this Hasselblad irrelevant.

[@frontstandard1488]

I have an s1r and a X1D 50 megapixel. I have compared both files casually, and must say the full frame compares admirably with a good lens. The X1D mf sensor can be zoomed into more obviously, but the s1r has shown v good image quality so far. I haven't yet used the 187 megapixel function but plan to soon. There is however a different "look" from the larger sensor and the tonal spread is smoother and shallower. However I agree that ff sensors can closely mimic this kind of look depending on lenses. I have a couple of apo lenses for the s1r and they look rather good to me.

[@blackjackpinoko]

Technikardan is the least stable Linhof. A Technika is much better.