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thanks for the advice tomohitogo, but I don't want Apple hardware (sorry Apple fan boys). For the same specs, a generic or even high end PC like Asus or Sager is $1000 cheaper. Perhaps running Hackintosh (Snow Leopard on PC) might be the way.

Pchong - you will need to get a PCI-Express IO card like Belkin's F5U602. Look around - there are many available online. Belkin is in SimLimSquare : 1 Rochor Canal Road #03-33...
If you seriously want to still run Windows, then get a Mac and install XP or Vista on it. The firewire will be supported natively and you don't need to be subject to driver problems.
 

Just checking, anyone here has had issues with keeping a stable tethered connection from their Hassy to a Macbook Pro? Does it help sending the unit in for servicing or is this an issue that has to be lived with?

You should be able to shoot tethered successfully with a Macbook Pro, I do it quite often with my H3D 31. Keep your cables short and maybe look at using an unpowered in-line repeater. The H system is pretty smart with power management so that shouldn't be the issue.
Nick-T
 

You should be able to shoot tethered successfully with a Macbook Pro, I do it quite often with my H3D 31. Keep your cables short and maybe look at using an unpowered in-line repeater. The H system is pretty smart with power management so that shouldn't be the issue.
Nick-T

Hi Nick, welcome to the Singapore Forum. Thanks for all the help and advices rendered on your website. Great for finding out Hasselblad information.
 

"thanks for the advice tomohitogo, but I don't want Apple hardware (sorry Apple fan boys). For the same specs, a generic or even high end PC like Asus or Sager is $1000 cheaper. Perhaps running Hackintosh (Snow Leopard on PC) might be the way."
Hello pchong , PC makers cater to a wide variety of users.
Macs excel for the kind of work photographers need .
From Better more ex Graphics cards and Rams to little things like Firewire and bluetooth .
One would have to pay alot more for add ons to get an almost similar result .
I think it would be like buying from the internet , something that is from far away and from people we dont know .
It could be the almost the same item but is it ever the same ?
If good money is concerned , then I would rather be able to feel it first and , be able to get back to the seller for redress if problems arise .
Anyway , macs forever !
 

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You should be able to shoot tethered successfully with a Macbook Pro, I do it quite often with my H3D 31. Keep your cables short and maybe look at using an unpowered in-line repeater. The H system is pretty smart with power management so that shouldn't be the issue.
Nick-T

Thanks Nick! I was browsing your website and best practice post referring to mounting a hub on a tripod. Is this a powered hub or an unpowered repeater? Where would you recommend that I shop for an unpowered in-line repeater (Granite Digital does not seem to have one).

Thanks a mil!
 

Hi Nick, welcome to the Singapore Forum. Thanks for all the help and advices rendered on your website. Great for finding out Hasselblad information.

Thanks for the welcome Jace, I look forward to contributing.
nick-T
 

Thanks Nick! I was browsing your website and best practice post referring to mounting a hub on a tripod. Is this a powered hub or an unpowered repeater? Where would you recommend that I shop for an unpowered in-line repeater (Granite Digital does not seem to have one).

Thanks a mil!

Hi Halcy0n
I have an unpowered hub in my setup, it is from Granite but I can't find it on their site, may be it's discontinued. I did find something similiar but have no experience of it:

http://www.lindy-usa.com/3-port-firewire-800-repeater-hub/32911.html

Nick-T
 

Welcome Back to CS !
Everyone was kinda like having withdrawal symtoms for a week .
Anyway , we had our monthly HUG last night . :p

Denis Lim of Shriro Singappore sends this message :-

" Hello Huggies , We are glad to sponsor this monthly gathering for the Hasselblad enthusiats.
Welcome new users - KM Lim( H4D 40 ) and Steve Goh ( H3DII 31)
Also Kasturi and Ram from Chennai , H3DII 50 users , who extended their stay to attend and share.
Special thanks to C J Sameer for sharing his project on the Special Olympics with the H3DII 39.
And Skye tan on his latest images in a new magazine which allowed him creative freedom with the H3DII 39 .
Congradulations to all the Lucky Draw winners and photo editor Dennis Thong for winning the grand prize of a free weekend rental fo the H3DII 39.
Well wishers go to Ken Seet ( H3DII 50 ) who fell ill due to Dengue and could not attend.
See you guys in the May edition of HUG ! "
 

Welcome Back to CS !
Everyone was kinda like having withdrawal symtoms for a week .
Anyway , we had our monthly HUG last night . :p

Denis Lim of Shriro Singappore sends this message :-

" Hello Huggies , We are glad to sponsor this monthly gathering for the Hasselblad enthusiats.
Welcome new users - KM Lim( H4D 40 ) and Steve Goh ( H3DII 31)
Also Kasturi and Ram from Chennai , H3DII 50 users , who extended their stay to attend and share.
Special thanks to C J Sameer for sharing his project on the Special Olympics with the H3DII 39.
And Skye tan on his latest images in a new magazine which allowed him creative freedom with the H3DII 39 .
Congradulations to all the Lucky Draw winners and photo editor Dennis Thong for winning the grand prize of a free weekend rental fo the H3DII 39.
Well wishers go to Ken Seet ( H3DII 50 ) who fell ill due to Dengue and could not attend.
See you guys in the May edition of HUG ! "

Any idea how much is the H4D40 selling in Singapore?
Thanks.
 

Got this quote from Denis of Shriro:-

Hasselblad April 2010 $30k offers:-

H4D 40 with HC 2.8/80mm intro offer @ $ 30k
H4D 50 w/o lens . Trade in any MF Digiback above 16 mill and pay only $ 30k

H3DII 50 w/o lens . Trade in any DSLR above 10 mill and pay only $ 30k
H3DII 50 w/o lens . Trade in any Hasselblad V body and pay only $ 30k

All prices are before 7% gst .
There is a waiting list for H4D s .

Now I am thinking which camera to trade in . . .
 

Got this quote from Denis of Shriro:-

Hasselblad April 2010 $30k offers:-

H4D 40 with HC 2.8/80mm intro offer @ $ 30k
H4D 50 w/o lens . Trade in any MF Digiback above 16 mill and pay only $ 30k

H3DII 50 w/o lens . Trade in any DSLR above 10 mill and pay only $ 30k
H3DII 50 w/o lens . Trade in any Hasselblad V body and pay only $ 30k

All prices are before 7% gst .
There is a waiting list for H4D s .

Now I am thinking which camera to trade in . . .

Thanks for the quote. H3DII 50 seems to be a good deal but it is the previous generation compared to H4D. Wonder if the improvements are significant?
 

Thanks for the quote. H3DII 50 seems to be a good deal but it is the previous generation compared to H4D. Wonder if the improvements are significant?

The H4Ds improvement is in the camera body area where anew CPu processes everything resulting in noticeably faster Autofocus that works even in low light areas .
Its great , though those shooting tethered may not need the improvement .
Those with H3DII 31 ,39 will already swear by them - the H3DII 50 is tops !
At the offered price it is a steal now .
 

Are the H3d or H4d bought oversea with Warranty still valid with the local agent? :think:

How about the lens?
 

Are the H3d or H4d bought oversea with Warranty still valid with the local agent? :think:

How about the lens?

There is no worldwide warranty for Hasselblad .
Anyway , the price difference is not much and the Shriro people are flexible .
Only used sets can make the price significant .
Also , Shriro entertain us every month and give free trainings .
Hasselblad users have a lot of preferential treatment here.:p
 

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The H4Ds improvement is in the camera body area where anew CPu processes everything resulting in noticeably faster Autofocus that works even in low light areas .
Its great , though those shooting tethered may not need the improvement .
Those with H3DII 31 ,39 will already swear by them - the H3DII 50 is tops !
At the offered price it is a steal now .
Also , ( just found out ) , pay $5k and upgrade any H3DII 50 to a H4D body ! will get calibration to new body and get to keep the old H3DII as spare for another $2.5k .
 

There is no worldwide warranty for Hasselblad .
Anyway , the price difference is not much and the Shriro people are flexible .
Only used sets can make the price significant .
Also , Shriro entertain us every month and give free trainings .
Hasselblad users have a lot of preferential treatment here.:p

i am not sure what's the local price but usa is offering the H3DII 31 with 80mm lens for US11,995 (about $16k). I thought this is quite a good price. If local agent is offering such price, maybe I should change my system now. :think:
 

Friend just got her H3DII 31 w HC 80mm for $18k nett locally . Paid with Visa as well .
She checked and if purchased from the states the Bank , Shipping and 7% gst would come to that.
No stock currently , a waiting list is building up for the next shipment .
 

David Grover will come to town to do the H4D official Launch on 18th May [], Shriro House . 5-9pm.
Watch out for the registration details here . :p
 

Friend just got her H3DII 31 w HC 80mm for $18k nett locally . Paid with Visa as well .
She checked and if purchased from the states the Bank , Shipping and 7% gst would come to that.
No stock currently , a waiting list is building up for the next shipment .


The shriro team in Singapore is top notch. Their service and support is uncomparable. :thumbsup:
 

aiya, still in Europe...will miss this one.

David Grover will come to town to do the H4D official Launch on 18th May [], Shriro House . 5-9pm.
Watch out for the registration details here . :p
 

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