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WAHOO 203FE back from overseas With CFV ability now

Hello guys!

What a post!...

Anyway, I have now to face the big issue : to have or not to have my 203FE modified for the CFV back? Indeed, a major repair has to be performed on my body (the aperture on FE & CFE lens is not electronically transmitted anymore to the body), that requires a shipment to Hasselblad in Göteborg. So, I wonder if I take this opportunity to get the upgrade as well...

Actually, I do not plan to buy a CFV back unless I get a good deal on it. I also think it could be easier to sell a modified 203FE if I choose to do so someday.

I think it is a shame to lose the E-back ISO setting. But it will be the same way than using an A-back.

What about flash functions after the upgrade? Does it change something?

I am also interested to see a picture of the identification plate set on the side after the upgrade.
 
Nicalei,

You do not plan to get a CFV back, think it a shame to have the modification done, and think that should you want a modified body, you can get one that already is...
So it would very much appear that you don't need, nor want the modification done. Right?
Isn't that an answer to whether or not to take this opportunity to have your 203 modified?
 
Hey, if any of you guys could use a brand new CFV Focusing Screen V36x36, email me at tim@timothyfloyd.com. I got an extra for my CFV and 205. Retail cost to me was $329. I'd let it go for $300, and I prefer PayPal.

Tim
 
Just found a demo CFV back. Can not wait to get it on my non-mod'ed 203FE.
I assume I can shoot C mode until I get the mod done.

Any tips reagrding type and size of battery to get?
Charger? Should be compact, and take 12v auto plug as option.

Any words of advice would be great.

thank,
Eric
 
DARN! The "CFV" arrived. Packaged by H'blad.

Guess what was inside? The older V96c with imagebank!
Turned it right around and sent it back.
The wait for my demo CFV continues...

Eric
 
CFV back arrived! worked great for one day with my UNmodded 203FE.
I shot many pictures in C mode and got great results.

The next morning, the 203FE gave me error code "err 12 4" (the LCD displat also showed the picture of a film back)

When I remove the CFV back the error code goes away and the camera functions fine.

If I COVER the gold contacts on the 203FE (with a slim piece of cellophane tape) and re-attach the CFV back, the combo works fine (again in C mode).

Anyone had this experience?
I plan to send in the 203FE for modification anyway and hopefully this will solve the issue. Any chance it is the CFV back?


Eric
 
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