carstenw Offline Upload & Sell: Off
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Lee, I overlooked part of your question:
The Hy6/AFi is a significant refinement over the 6008AF, which itself is only an autofocus version of the integral 2. The autofocus is improved, the motor for winding the film has moved into the film backs, so the camera itself is a lot smaller, just a tad larger than a Hasselblad V camera. The grip has controls on it, and compared to the older one is just more comfortable. The whole camera feels modern, and is very well thought out. The newer Leaf and Sinar backs also cannot be used on the 6008AF/i2, although the 75LV that I bought can.
The downside is that relatively few were sold, and many of the lenses are still quite expensive, as are the film backs. The digital backs are really coming down in price, however. Another downside is that DHW (who makes the camera and much of the system) has filed for insolvency, but then so much of what is on the market has similar issues, so I am not too concerned.
By the way, insolvency is not the same as being shut down, they are still operating under guidance, and hope to continue.
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