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WAHOO 203FE back from overseas With CFV ability now

Hi out there in the HASSELBLAD community

Today I received my 203FE back from modification . It was not cheap . For Germany , it is 483 € and it took about 8 weeks to get the camera back .

A question to all of you out there having a modified 203FE .
The only difference I can see , is the indication on the left lower side of the camera , telling "Modified for dedicated HASSELBLAD digital backs" . Did you also receive a special screen for the camera , showing the marks for the cropped image . ? ?

First test shots show a slight difference for the ISO setting .
When I set the BACK for ISO 100 , I must set the camera for ISO 80 . And so on for higher ISO ratings .
I believe this can happen and is within tolerances of the meter in the camera .
What is your experience ?

After quite a lot of test shots , I believe the 203FE will be the camera I will use mostly with the CFV back . The camera+back turns out to be easier to use than any small consumer digi thing . The handling is just great .
Now finally I can also use my 5 FE lenses with the CFV . Its the FE2,8/50 , what a monster of glass , the FE2,8/80 and then finally the FE 2,0/110 , my good old F150 , which is for CLA at ZEISS and , with the crop factor of 1.5 my FE250 as a rather long TELE lens .
I see an exciting revival for my 200 serie gear coming up .
 
Jurgen, I DO have the "modified for digital" markings on my 203FE.

I did NOT get a new screen with the cropped area marked.

Did you?

Since a marked screen came with the back, I guess they think that is what you are suppose to use.

I use a mask from Phase One that drops under the focusing screen.
 
Jurgen:

When I set the BACK for ISO 100 , I must set the camera for ISO 80 . And so on for higher ISO ratings .>

It is my understanding that after the modification, ISO can only be set by the camera.

Although, I know you have a lot of equipment I just wonder how you have been able to leave your 110FE on the shelf for so long.
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Regards:

Gilbert
 
Gilbert

I have a PDF about the modification of 200 SERIE cameras for CFV BACK , but I just don't know how to post it .
So I give you an excerpt .

# One consequence of the modification is that there is no data transfer of ISO setting from film magazine or digital back . This means that the ISO dial on E magazines (and the zone system dial in case of the older TCC magazines) will no longer function when connected to a modified camera body . However , ISO settings can easily be made on the camera body instead . #

# When using a CFV digital back , an ISO setting has to be made both on the body and on the back . #

So , what we have here is two independant devices , and the camera body's metering system works like a hand held lightmeter , but with the ability of the automatic function of course .

My FE2/100 was sitting on the shelf for a long time , because at the time I bought it (new) I started with LF and that was so new and fascinating , that my HASSELBLAD gear was almost out of job for quite some time .

Regards Jurgen
 
Marc

No , no "cropped marked" screen came with my modified 203FE .
I have two of these screens as I already mentioned earlier and that is of course very handy .
I will make the 203FE my "CFV BACK CAMERA" . The metering is very accurate .
 
# When using a CFV digital back , an ISO setting has to be made both on the body and on the back . #>

Jürgen: Thanks that answers the question. The CFV has to match the camera.

Sorry for the late response I've been on the rode for about a week!

Regards:

Gilbert
 
Wish me luck !!! An exotic 203FE wedding coming up! (no, I'm not marrying my cameras)

Tomorrow starting in at 7AM, I begin 2 days of shooting a Sikh and then a Hindu ceremony. All quite orthodox, many rituals and wonderful sights. Then a second day of shooting for the 1000 guest reception at the Ritz.

I will be doing as much of the 2 ceremonies as I can with two 203FEs ... one with the CFV mounted, and the other with E12 and E24 film backs. I purchased a Pro-pack of Portra 400 VC to really pop all the colors ... along with all the standard stuff including some Portra 800 and rolls of B&W.

I'll get back to all you folks with some results. Maybe a new thread since this one is way to long.

Jurgen, I ordered a second etched screen for the 203FE. Not inexpensive.
 
Hi Marc,

I hope you have fun!

> ... one with the CFV mounted, and the other with E12 and E24 film > backs.

Given your 203 was modified for the CFV (right?), you'd just as soon use a non-E back, right? If so, don't forget to set the film speed in the camera...but you're probably used to that already from the CFV.

Regards,

Austin
 
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