hasselblad

Wook · 05-05-2003 11:29AM #1

do hasselblad's need a lens to have the shutter fire ?
or should it be able to do so on its own ?

Are there any other options then the Carl zeiss lens ?

i am really impressed by the quality of the photo's !
(ebay sometimes has pretty good prices on these, and i am really tempted to buy one)

Samson · 05-05-2003 01:32PM

Originally posted by Wook
Are there any other options then the Carl zeiss lens ?

I think that you can get some copy Russian Hasselblad mount lenses.

FinoBlad · 06-05-2003 02:13PM

I have an 18 year old 500cm, if you've any questions about it just post.

The 500cm is the best thing I ever bought, but do your research as they are not for everyone. They are totally manual [no lightmeter], heavy, expensive, but totally reliable and great quality. Lenses are expensive and if you are used to zooms, think again.

Ask yourself first, do you want square format?

If so, don't buy on eBay though unless you pay through Escrow.com. eBay is goo for small things only IMHO. Take my advice and buy from Ffordes. If you want to have a look at some Hasselblads locally, go to the only Irish seller, DML [they are very nice people too]

Wook · 06-05-2003 02:27PM

finoblad

I am buying trough ebay because i can buy one cheap and am currently trying to get trough to a repair man to get an idea of price of 'repair' which is most likely going to be just a check.

It's a 500c that is on offer.
is it normal that it doesnt fire without the lens or should it ?
This 500C would be a second camera and to experiment with it.. practice makes art ?

I have no problems with square formats, actually i think they could have good effect on the subject, better then a ordinary format.

Samson · 06-05-2003 02:51PM

Originally posted by Wook
am currently trying to get trough to a repair man to get an idea of price of 'repair' which is most likely going to be just a check.

Have you spoken to Alan in PRS?
(01) 4782122
(01) 4781638

FinoBlad · 06-05-2003 02:55PM

the shutter is in the lenses, you should find out the serial number of the camera to determine the age of it.

You could also go into DML, I think they have a few 500c bodies there. Mostly pros go in there and they just might take an offer on one. There is a repair shop right beside DML who repairs Hasselblads.

Wook · 06-05-2003 03:02PM

DML ?

Wook · 06-05-2003 03:03PM

Originally posted by Samson
Have you spoken to Alan in PRS?
(01) 4782122
(01) 4781638

been trying all day long

(to the last number)

FinoBlad · 06-05-2003 03:06PM

www.dml.ie

Wook · 06-05-2003 03:52PM

just placed an order for this camera plus lens... i'll you you know when i received it.
btw got trough to allan for repairs, it's much better news then expected

FinoBlad · 06-05-2003 03:59PM

best of luck with it.

btw, look out for a copy of this book, the 3rd or 4th edition will do.
the hasselblad manual by wildi

FinoBlad · 06-05-2003 10:51PM

How to tell the age of your new hasselblad by the serial no as some 500c bodies are actually 500cm

V H P I C T U R E S = 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

So a serial # that starts RSxxxxx means the camera or back was made in 1980 and EVxxxx means the camera or back was made in 1991, etc.

FinoBlad · 09-05-2003 09:29AM

when you give your camera to the camera repair guy, you should ask about replacing the focusing screen. If it has the original screen, it will be a bit dark aparently and for a few euro you can have him replace with a newer one. The current screen is the Acute Matt D screen with you wont need but you may be able to pick up older Acute Matt screen.

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