Hi Geoffrey,
I also considered the 6003 due to the slimmer back and lighter weight, but figured for my use I'd end up getting another magazine pretty quickly. The handle is removable on all models, just optional on the 6003.
The digital back option is nice, but much too costly for me at present. Besides, the computer steals way too much of my life as it is already
As for sharpness, as I mentioned I haven't really had time to evaluate the differences closely. The few rolls of chromes I've gotten back looked great, but as I mentioned so have my Bronica PS produced ones. If it is true as you say that I can expect an improved image quality, so much the better for me But, it wasn't one of the main reasons for my purchase. Most of my use is handheld, which makes the better ergonomics of the Rollei important (the added heft seems to help stability and allow sharp images while hand holding at slower shutter speeds as well, from what I've read).
Hasselblad magzine are notorious for dodgy fit, and s&le-to-s&le variation is reportedly quite high, so you may have just had a poor ex&le (or two). Still, I agree with you that Rollei seems to have a superior system for ensuring the film stays flat during exposure.
Like you I opted for the Schneider optics (80mm/f2 Xenotar) and hope to add a 40mm/f3.5 Super-Angulon and either 150mm/f4 Tele-Xenar or 180mm/f2.8 Tele-Xenar at some point later when finances allow.
Thor
I also considered the 6003 due to the slimmer back and lighter weight, but figured for my use I'd end up getting another magazine pretty quickly. The handle is removable on all models, just optional on the 6003.
The digital back option is nice, but much too costly for me at present. Besides, the computer steals way too much of my life as it is already
As for sharpness, as I mentioned I haven't really had time to evaluate the differences closely. The few rolls of chromes I've gotten back looked great, but as I mentioned so have my Bronica PS produced ones. If it is true as you say that I can expect an improved image quality, so much the better for me
But, it wasn't one of the main reasons for my purchase. Most of my use is handheld, which makes the better ergonomics of the Rollei important (the added heft seems to help stability and allow sharp images while hand holding at slower shutter speeds as well, from what I've read). Hasselblad magzine are notorious for dodgy fit, and s&le-to-s&le variation is reportedly quite high, so you may have just had a poor ex&le (or two). Still, I agree with you that Rollei seems to have a superior system for ensuring the film stays flat during exposure.
Like you I opted for the Schneider optics (80mm/f2 Xenotar) and hope to add a 40mm/f3.5 Super-Angulon and either 150mm/f4 Tele-Xenar or 180mm/f2.8 Tele-Xenar at some point later when finances allow.
Thor