When I decided 2 years ago to buy the then H2D system, I always had in the

back of my mind to eventually upgrade to a Cambo, Alpa or similar system,

working with the H2D and the upgraded version H3D have paid off well

and now I am chasing up a new system.

First step would be to power the 3D back. The Hasselblad images bank seems

quite expensive for a simple hard drive and some power and I was wondering if

any of you might know of some alternatives.

thanks
marc

I was too in the same boat as you until I spoke to my young nephew in Irvine CA to check these guys out: http://www.bigwavepower.com/ especially the one with the firewire. I'm waiting for mine to arrive from US-Aust. Hasselblad reps here are eager to see how it works, of course, on their digital backs! All the specs seem to check out all okay according to any firewire power source. I'll let you know!

Richard

That looks more like a reasonable price for power!
thanks for the link and please let me know how you go with it
much appreciated
m*

Which model has firewire connectivity.
Sorry, I don't see it.

"titan I"... you need to click onto the operating specs link or see below (cut-n-paste):

EnergyPORT


Operating Specifications


Output: USB Port 5V (6v with booster included) @ 1000mA, Firewire 1394 Port 9V @ 1000mA,
Input: 5v-6v @ 1000mA
Size: (inches) 4.1 x 2.4 x .69
Weight : 4.8 ounces
Battery: 4000mAh Lithium Ion (2x 2000mA) @ 3.7v Plus Parallel Patented Technology
Warranty: 2 years
Operation Temp Range: -20c to + 60c
Storage Temp Range: -20c to + 45c
Safety Approvals: UL1642 (cells), Unit CE, FCC

...just been told by on-line seller that this is now "discontinued"... bugger!

bugger indeed!
anyone else any other options?

cheers
m*

I think I may have found something else... I will get back to you. Need to chat to mfgr on Monday to confirm that the device isn't "discontinued" and does what it does.

marc

1) Spoke to Mike of BigWavePower (the initial "discontinued" device) and it is NOT discontinued, so good news there.

2) Kekkeon MP3450 (readily available) but the Firewire adapter (not included - only sold directly from them and will NOT ship outside US - so you may need to work out that logistic) is what I think will do a better job. This is a bigger and heavier duty.

I'm getting both so once I have received them and tested it out with the reps here, will let you know. If you get it before I do, let me know (or anyone out there!)

Would these Nexto Ultra & CF products with Firewire connectivity & optional battery be a possible solution?

http://www.nextodi.com/en/product/ultra_en.html

very possible... this particular ext-HDD specs mentioned "to recharge internal/external battery" via usb or firewire (6pin). Most ext-HDDs with own power sources are only to drive its own HDD and not for recharging devices. So the Nexto should work. The HDD would be useless though BUT at least you have the CF slot to download what you have shot with the back.

Are you going to get one and try it yourself?

I don't use Hasselblad very often (yet?)

I'm just exercising my brain trying to help you folks.

thanks for the leads
will follow it up later
off to shoot now
m*

Just tested out the BigWavePower Firewire model and works! How long? Don't know, but certainly would need two sets of battery - definitely will be longer than the battery grip. Further advantage is that the device can also be charged from a laptop! Although "made in Taiwan", certainly has better QC than "made in China".

Also tested the Tekkeon and works as well. However, a bid bulky and one has to "TAKE CARE" that the voltage is set accordingly to the firewire setting, especially when the battery has been used with other charging devices with higher voltage supplied. Great for laptop (Apple). The greatest advantage is that the power supply capacity is much much larger than the above model.

If you have seen the new Hasselblad draft design adapter for view cameras and price, I think @ US$99 option, BigWavePower is a winner.

All the best guys!

I like that "made in Taiwan" probably I can buy it just round the corner then!!
marc