Hitachi VK-CS55 lens mount_Hasselblad F Electronic contacts maintain autofocus and

Electronic contacts maintain autofocus and autoexposure capabilities

Image quality is excellent- a little soft at f1

film or digital

These tubes have the electronic contacts necessary to maintain autofocus and autoexposure capabilities

and the shutter works well

Hitachi VK-CS55 lens mount_Hasselblad F Electronic contacts maintain autofocus andThe Hitachi VK CS55 is a sturdy, all metal tripod with a long handled two way head designed for video (but suitable for stills). The head is spring loaded to provide tension during front and rear tilts, and features a broad quick release plate. The central column is geared. This tripods got some weight to it, but its a pretty sturdy platform for almost any reasonably sized camera, short of an 8x10.