WTB: Working laptop with Firewire 400 port

Does it have to be a laptop - I have Mac Pros with Firewire 400 that run Sequoia, 64gb ram, 6 core cpu, 8gb rx580, nvme

brightonboudoir-photography said

hmmm... that sounds interesting. Tell me more?

Rob Hill (robhillphoto) said

I've got a MacBook Pro 17" that's not been used in ages - it had a native Firewire port. Let me know if you're interested and I can get it out and find the exact spec etc.......

Just pulled it out and fired it up. Basic spec is MacBook Pro 17" Early 2011. 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 with 8GB of RAM. Screen is 1920 x 1200 resolution. It has two HDDs (I removed the DVD drive and fitted a second one in it's place using a frame) - so there is a 256GB SSD for the main drive and a 2TB drive for storage.

Overall in good condition - probably a few small scratches / marks. Been kept in a plastic case. Can't see any faults on the screen (this was replaced about 9 years ago). It's running macOS High Sierra 10.13.2. I think the keyboard is a US format as I bought it when out there (not much difference to UK). No idea on battery life. Comes with genuine UK charger. Think I have the original box for it - need to check in loft.

Has Firewire, 3x USB (2.0?), Ethernet (and WiFi) - and one other port - MiniDisplayPort(?)

Let me know if interested...... I would need to clean it down and I would need it for a few days as I have a Firewire back which I have been meaning to sell for ages - would just need to connect and test that first....

Thanks

Alessandro Pisi said

Does it have to be a laptop - I have Mac Pros with Firewire 400 that run Sequoia, 64gb ram, 6 core cpu, 8gb rx580, nvme

sadly yes. I shoot on the go a lot. Desktop just won't do it for me! 

Rob Hill (robhillphoto) said

brightonboudoir-photography said

hmmm... that sounds interesting. Tell me more?

Rob Hill (robhillphoto) said

I've got a MacBook Pro 17" that's not been used in ages - it had a native Firewire port. Let me know if you're interested and I can get it out and find the exact spec etc.......

Just pulled it out and fired it up. Basic spec is MacBook Pro 17" Early 2011. 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 with 8GB of RAM. Screen is 1920 x 1200 resolution. It has two HDDs (I removed the DVD drive and fitted a second one in it's place using a frame) - so there is a 256GB SSD for the main drive and a 2TB drive for storage.

Overall in good condition - probably a few small scratches / marks. Been kept in a plastic case. Can't see any faults on the screen (this was replaced about 9 years ago). It's running macOS High Sierra 10.13.2. I think the keyboard is a US format as I bought it when out there (not much difference to UK). No idea on battery life. Comes with genuine UK charger. Think I have the original box for it - need to check in loft.

Has Firewire, 3x USB (2.0?), Ethernet (and WiFi) - and one other port - MiniDisplayPort(?)

Let me know if interested...... I would need to clean it down and I would need it for a few days as I have a Firewire back which I have been meaning to sell for ages - would just need to connect and test that first....

Thanks

Defo interested if the price is right... what back have u got?  I'm planning on using it with an old p25+

brightonboudoir-photography said

Rob Hill (robhillphoto) said

brightonboudoir-photography said

hmmm... that sounds interesting. Tell me more?

Rob Hill (robhillphoto) said

I've got a MacBook Pro 17" that's not been used in ages - it had a native Firewire port. Let me know if you're interested and I can get it out and find the exact spec etc.......

Just pulled it out and fired it up. Basic spec is MacBook Pro 17" Early 2011. 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 with 8GB of RAM. Screen is 1920 x 1200 resolution. It has two HDDs (I removed the DVD drive and fitted a second one in it's place using a frame) - so there is a 256GB SSD for the main drive and a 2TB drive for storage.

Overall in good condition - probably a few small scratches / marks. Been kept in a plastic case. Can't see any faults on the screen (this was replaced about 9 years ago). It's running macOS High Sierra 10.13.2. I think the keyboard is a US format as I bought it when out there (not much difference to UK). No idea on battery life. Comes with genuine UK charger. Think I have the original box for it - need to check in loft.

Has Firewire, 3x USB (2.0?), Ethernet (and WiFi) - and one other port - MiniDisplayPort(?)

Let me know if interested...... I would need to clean it down and I would need it for a few days as I have a Firewire back which I have been meaning to sell for ages - would just need to connect and test that first....

Thanks

Defo interested if the price is right... what back have u got?  I'm planning on using it with an old p25+

The back is a Leaf Aptus 65 - Hasselblad H fit. Good condition with 3 batteries, charger, multiple Firewire cables, spare stylus, half-a-dozen CF cards, FW 400 / 800 adapter, 12V power cable and plug to run off mains via FW port, original padded carry case, printed instruction manual.

Powered it up and walked through menu - all fine. Will put it on the RZ67 and take a photo with it at some point to check that out but no concerns.

Spec found online 

The Leaf Aptus 65 is a digital back offering excellent image quality and practical flexibility for the demanding digital photographer using medium format equipment. The Aptus 65 has a large 6x7 cm LCD touch screen for easy on-the-go editing.

• Sensor: 6144x4622 pixel CCD.
• Dynamic range: 12 f-stops.
• 16-bit color depth.
• ISO range: 50-800.

good luck with your sale. The leaf aptus backs are meant to be amazing. I'm on a V system so no use to me!