xpan lenses

[david b]

I just purchased an xpan with 45mm and 90mm lenses and they did not come with a center filter.

Will I need one?

 

[Loose Gravel]

I'm shooting BW and with the 45mm I don't see any problems. Certainly the 90mm will be okay. Save your money for film.

 

[carbromac]

The 90 is no problem, with the 45mm if your under F11 no problem, check the hasselblad web site for FAQ on the Xpan, it is a great camera.

 

[david b]

I've read mixed replies. Some say you need it. Some say you don't.

 

[Loose Gravel]

I've read mixed replies. Some say you need it. Some say you don't.

David, time for you to cast the deciding vote.

 

[david b]

Yes Indeed!!!

 

[david b]

Hey Loose,
where are your photos?

 

[Loose Gravel]

On my desk.

 

[Thomassauerwein]

I bought a Center density for the 45. The focus is really strange, not really sharp almost a double focus. I've found it easier to shoot past f11 and carry a monopod for slower shutter speeds. The weird focus combined with 1 stop loss of light really makes the center density kind of useless. There is a definate image circle fall off that if you don't want it willl dissapoint once you see the film.

 

[david b]

well...here i go spending money again.

xpan plus 45mm and 90mm $1300
xpan neg carrier $160
xpan center filter $250
hiding all of this from my girlfriend ... deadly

 

[david b]

I don't have the manual yet but how do you check the film counter?

 

[bill schwab]

well...here i go spending money again.

xpan center filter $250

You won't be disappointed. I've shot both with and without the filter. With is far better in my opinion.

Enjoy,

Bill

 

[Loose Gravel]

I don't have the manual yet but how do you check the film counter?

The manual I got was a joke.

The film counter is in the top window. It tells how many frames of the current size set are left. On a 36 roll, there are 20 long frames.

 

[david b]

How many "long frames" on a roll of 24?

 

[Loose Gravel]

How many "long frames" on a roll of 24?

20/36 * 24 = 13.3

 

[david b]

Yes...13 on a 24 roll.

 

[titrisol]

GOOGLE is your frined
The manual (in french) here:
http://xpan.free.fr/documentation.htm

I don't have the manual yet but how do you check the film counter?