I Did you look at interval timer?

I managed to purchase a XCD 25v f/2.5 lens last week and have taken a few test shots with it (although haven't yet used it for a photo session).  Some initial impressions with respect to sharpness are that it is very sharp in the centre, with just a tiny bit of fall-off towards the edges, and a little bit less sharpness in the corners, but overall, with my copy at least, it seems to be very sharp (better than my 28p, although I thought that was quite sharp as well, but the 25v seems better at the edges).  I also compared some shots at f/2.5 with the same at f/8, and I was surprised how little difference there is in sharpness when wide open.

Not a comprehensive review (there are a few articles on the internet that definitely go into more detail), but I was happy with the lens and happy to confirm that I did not receive a "soft" copy.

The lens is beautifully made, but (as one would expect from the pictures), it is considerably larger than the 28p.  The shutter also makes a more noticeable click than my other Hasselblad lenses (28p, 45p and 38v), but still not what I would call loud.

Overall, I'm happy with this lens and looking forward to using it for some "proper" photos soon :-)

My email is bbeall70@gmail.com. 

And of course my email is pgopinath AT Comcast DOT NET

Certainly. Would you care to take this to email and I will provide my mailing address?
Regards
Prabha

Was wondering if it's possible to continuously shoot long exposure photos (~5s each) without gaps in between?

I've always found that taking multiple shorter (e.g. 5s) shots produce better results than a longer shingle short (e.g. 30s) & using ND or stopping down further when taking long exposure car trails. I recently tried to do this on the X2D, but found there's a gap between finishing one exposure and starting the next. This creates gaps in my car trails.

Can I avoid these gaps?

Hasselblad 907x 50Cii with 90mm XCD and 20mm Fotodiox extension tube processed in Phocus

If you still have this available, I am interested.  I just closed my PayPal account 2 months ago.  Would you accept a check?  I am willing to wait for it to clear before you ship.  Thanks.

Question.

I left my X1D mk1 in my camera bag during the day, turned off, when I came back some time later it was warm. As warm as if it had been working, if not more.

When I turned it on, it immediately said 'shutting down' and turned off. Did this twice so took the battery out, which was only mildly warm. Not as warm as the camera grip and casing.

Would there be any other reason than that the button had been pressed whilst in the camera, and the self protection was working as it should?

If all is well and as expected, then what is the best way (other than battery removal) to stop this happening?

Any ideas?

 

It's best to email Hasselblad and tell them you want this feature implemented, that's what I did.
The more requests they get, the more likely it'll appear in the next firmware set.