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A visit to Berlin with 907x 100C

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davidsuchoff

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I was fortunate to have a work trip to Berlin and built in a few days to explore. This was the first time I tried using the 907x 100c as a travel camera and I'm left with mixed feelings. I took the xcd28p and 55v and both complimented each other well. The size and general portability for the image quality is just about unbeatable; however, I might trade some of the size for IBIS if I had an X2D. Shooting in portrait orientation is awkward with the 907x but not impossible. I was concerned that the screen would be hard to see in bright, direct sunlight but was pleasantly surprised that this was a non-issue. That being said, I think some type of evf would be a nice addition to make shooting at eye level a little bit more ergonomic. All of these gripes are minor - I'm happy with many of the images I made and it was also a great opportunity to get more comfortable with the camera and explore a wonderful city!
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Nice series David. I like the "caged" tree especially!

I also like to use the 907x+CFV-100c hand-held in the field.
I'd suggest adding the hand grip, which to me is of great help both for general stability and for shooting in portrait mode. Even with the control-grip on I'm still able to fit the camera in a small bag by laying it on the side with the handle at the top.
 
Thank you both for the kind words!
I have considered the grip, but assumed it would just turn the camera into a slightly less functional x2d in size. I’m glad to hear that that has not been your experience. Maybe I’ll give it a try!!
 
davidsuchoff said:
Thank you both for the kind words!
I have considered the grip, but assumed it would just turn the camera into a slightly less functional x2d in size. I’m glad to hear that that has not been your experience. Maybe I’ll give it a try!!
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I have never tried the X2D, so I cannot compare. But since I also use the CFV-100c on technical cameras, I would not be interested in having an X2D anyway. So, for me, the grip offers the best balance for my needs.
 
had a 907 50CII - used this with it happily:
L bracket - small - has a rubberized pad on the bottom for protection, fits the 907x with the back just perfect, and has the nice ability to stow the hex wrench underneath the bracket.
with this - wooden grip
also easily removable for travel. Works great, comfy. However, have moved on to X2D instead. Prefer it overall, with the IBIS it's a dream.

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Geoff said:
had a 907 50CII - used this with it happily:
L bracket - small - has a rubberized pad on the bottom for protection, fits the 907x with the back just perfect, and has the nice ability to stow the hex wrench underneath the bracket.
with this - wooden grip
also easily removable for travel. Works great, comfy. However, have moved on to X2D instead. Prefer it overall, with the IBIS it's a dream.

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That's really cool. But the lack of exposure controls and the trigger on the handle won't do it for me. With such controls at hand I'm quite fast if I want to take a snapshot on a street scene. I can change the exposure with my middle finger and the compensation with my thumb, while still keeping the index finger ready on top of the trigger.
Moreover, the trigger pressure direction is vertical instead of being horizontal, and it its shake is better compensated by the very hand on the grip and the other hand under the camera. Way more stable, like in a normal reflex/mirrorless.
 
I went to Berlin last year with an X1D II and the 55V. And some of the places I visited were about the same as yours....
Yes, I am always stunned by the image quality of the HB cameras and lenses.


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Geoff said:
had a 907 50CII - used this with it happily:
L bracket - small - has a rubberized pad on the bottom for protection, fits the 907x with the back just perfect, and has the nice ability to stow the hex wrench underneath the bracket.
with this - wooden grip
also easily removable for travel. Works great, comfy. However, have moved on to X2D instead. Prefer it overall, with the IBIS it's a dream.

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That's very similar to the grip I built for my 907x/CFVII 50c Moon Edition:

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Hasselblad 907x left-side grip #4

Click to see four views of this rig: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmU4o1ia​

Right hand is on the camera controls for focus, exposure, and shutter release, left hand holds and stabilizes via grip.

I have the 907x grip as well ... because of its shape, it's best used with the optical viewfinder accessory for eye-level shooting, where my left-side grip is best for waist level shooting in either square or horizontal rectangular format. And since the grip assembly attaches to the camera via a clamp with knurled screw, you can slide it off in a second and use the underlying L-bracket on a tripod for both portrait and landscape orientation shooting.

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