[rollei_list] Re: Hy6 Mod2

  • From: Uwe Wolfgang Steinke <paintingwithlenses@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2014 11:21:44 +0100

Hi Eric,

thanks for the info:)
Are there any digital backs fitting to a 6008AF new or used you know of?
It doesn't have to be the newest kind - 20 MP is enough for my old PC to
handle with.

Kind regards

Uwe

Am Samstag, 4. Januar 2014 schrieb Rolleiflex USA Support :

> Hi All,
> Here's a bit of more info (did my first message come through okay?)
>
> The Hy6 and newest Hy6 Mod2 cameras can be ordered to take one of two
> types of batteries - the Leaf Style battery or the Rolleiflex/Sinar style.
>  Both are standard battery types and many aftermarket chargers and
> batteries are compatible. The Leaf style battery is a Samsung SB-160L
> compatible type.
> The cameras themselves can be purchased from a number of dealers around
> the world including my own - Rolleiflex USA
> The Hy6 will accept both Sinar and Leaf digital backs, but the Hy6 Mod2
> currently supports the Leaf AFi and Leaf Credo backs.
> Yes the film backs are expensive - partly because of the 1.38 dollar to
> Euro exchange, but they do include the motor drive, integrated dark slide
> and now are of a single piece modular design.
> The Hy6 cameras are priced similarly to the other MF cameras that can
> accept both film and digital backs - they all are around $5-6k.   But not
> everything is expensive - The 6008i2 and 6008AF bodies are now considerably
> cheaper than a new Mamiya RZ.  You can buy a brand new 6008AF body for
> $1499 with 2 year factory warranty - or get the whole kit with film back,
> charger, and battery, neck strap, grip arm for $2099.    These used to be
> priced about double this amount!
>
>
> Eric Hiss
> Rolleiflex USA
> 415-513-7470
> info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx');>
>
>
>

-- 
Uwe Wolfgang Steinke

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