Hasselblad CFV-50c Digital Back for V System Cameras, 50MP, 3" TFT Display

The Hasselblad CFV-50c digital back is custom built to match the design and functionality of Hasselblad V Cameras. It is the perfect modern complement to the V System that is still so much admired, used and trusted around the world. Compatible with most models, it provides the perfect amalgamation of analogue and digital worlds for dedicated V users.

The CFV-50c exploits the world's first medium format CMOS sensor that is a leap forward in digital imaging technology. It breaks new ground for photographers who will now be able to achieve stunning digital quality with their V System equipment. In addition they will be able to shoot regardless of lighting conditions as a result of the very high ISO settings that are capable of unforeseen high quality with remarkably little noise. Furthermore the often wished for long exposures for problem solving or effect are now a reality.

The digital world also offers digital lens corrections that assures the optimum in performance at a level not available with scanned film images. You only have to enter the appropriate data lens type, aperture and focusing distance etc to see the difference. It produces results you could only dream of in the former analogue era. This feature allows you to experience the ultimate image quality from your treasured Carl Zeiss lenses, not least when used at close range, and is an easy and rapid adjustment in Phocus.

In addition, the CFV-50c not only allows photographers to exploit V System equipment but various traditional large-format / technical / view cameras too. In this way the Hasselblad CFV offers an ultra high level of versatility, integration, flexibility and image quality to the photographer who wants to exploit a modern technological advantage in conjunction with preferred traditional equipment.

Transforms V Cameras
The Hasselblad CFV-50c turns virtually all Hasselblad V System cameras from the 500C onwards into high performance digital cameras in a very user friendly way. Only the 202, 203, and 205 need slight modification then they too are compatible; see the connectivity diagram for an overview. Attach the CFV-50c exactly as you would a film magazine, choose between a CF card and battery or FireWire and a computer and start shooting.

Phocus and Lightroom software for the professional
Both the proprietary Hasselblad Phocus and Adobe Lightroom capture processing and file management applications are included with the CFV 50c. Naturally, both Mac and Windows are catered for and deliver uncompromising image quality. Some might prefer one application over the other depending on customary workflow practice and preference of features. The choice is yours but the exported results will be of the same star quality. Here are some features:

Digital lens correction for V System lenses: One of the very great advantages and nowadays indispensable aspects of digital image adjustment.

Moiré Removal Technology: Automatically applied directly on the raw data, leaving image quality intact and eliminating the need to carry out special masking selections or other manual procedures, saving hours of tedious post-production work.

Hasselblad Natural Color Solution: Color management solutions have in the past imposed limitations on professional digital photographers because of the forced choice of a specific color profile to suit the job: capturing various skin tones, metals, fabrics, flowers etc. To combat this, Hasselblad Developed a new, powerful color profile that produces outstanding, reliable out-of- the-box colors, with skin tones, special product gradations, and other difficult colors reproduced effectively. It removes both the need for experimenting with different color profiles to obtain optimal colors and the need for selective color corrections.

Flexible Workflow: Includes choice of import source, browsing/comparison functions, file management, image export in a number of file formats, pre-setting of options for upcoming shoots, and much, much more. Note too that both Phocus and Lightroom open a long list of proprietary and standard formats to allow an easy workflow mix of cameras and formats.

For maximum flexibility Hasselblad 3FR image files carry a full set of metadata, including capture conditions, keywords and copyright, facilitating work with image asset management solutions. Even though Phocus or Lightroom a rethe most comprehensive choices, Hasselblad 3FR files can also be opened directly with some limitations in Adobe Photoshop (CS4 or later) or in Apple Aperture on Mac OS X if preferred. Please always use the most recent versions of Adobe Lightroom and Camera Raw to process files from the CFV-50c.