jackal Posted June 12, 2007 Share #1 Posted June 12, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) right, about to take the plunge and buy a Hassleblad 500 CM i think it comes with a 120 A12 magazine and of course a Zeiss 80mm 2.4 planar i guess i need a light meter anything else i should know ? thanks R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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carstenw Posted June 12, 2007 Share #2 Posted June 12, 2007 Yes, the lens is an f/2.8 Get the T* version if you can. And get a solid tripod. The most important thing with this camera is to focus correctly. Mine is a bear to focus, but then it is a 500C, not C/M. Get the AccuMatte focusing screen, or something equally good. Oh, and it is Hasselblad (Hazel Leaf), not Hassleblad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesphoto99 Posted June 12, 2007 Share #3 Posted June 12, 2007 And make sure to shoot a test roll of the magazine before anything you want to keep. They can often develop light leaks and need new foam seals (about $60 local repair) and/or have spacing issues (not a big deal about another $60). Hasselblads are beautifully made cameras (like Leicas) but are a mechanical object and therefore need occasional maintenance. Used ones are an absolute bargain these days - tempted to pick one up myself after many years of not having one (I do have an SWC though). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted June 12, 2007 thanks yes sorry, its a T 2.8 on one of the auctions see here: eBay.co.uk: Hasselblad 500CM Classic neuwertig (item 110136395723 end time 17-Jun-07 19:00:00 BST) looks in good condition as well good point about the test roll and light leaks though, thaks & noted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted June 12, 2007 Share #5 Posted June 12, 2007 Check that the low shutter speeds don't stick. These cameras are solid and can be repaired and adjusted by most shops. Make sure that the film insert serial number is the same as the magazine serial number - they are supposed to be matched to each other. Sometimes users who have several backs get these mixed up. (Unlikley in this case.) I'm not sure if you are familiar with using a Hasselblad but you should read some operating instructions before hand. It works a little differently than other cameras. There is no instant return mirror on a 500CM. If you have never used this model you should know that you only change lenses when the camera is cocked. (And the shutter in the lens is cocked.) It is possible (but rare) to jam the lens on the camera when installing it, but there is a simple way to fix that. Since you only have one lens this shouldn't be a problem. The back of the camera and the magazines have little red and white indicators in a window that show if the camera has been cocked or the film has been wound since the last exposure. When you change film magazines, they should match or you'll be double exposing or skipping a frame. This is a non-issue if you always advance the camera after each exposure. What you need next is a prism finder, a Polaroid back, an extra film back, a compendium lens hood, a 40mm, a 50mm, a 120mm, a 250mm and a spare body, preferably a motorized one. Oh, and a pistol grip. Then you'll really be set. I used to sell cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dseelig Posted June 13, 2007 Share #6 Posted June 13, 2007 Get a mamiya 645 afd lenses are excellent and cheap and when you want to go digital it si there and relativly cheap David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted June 13, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) thanks, i want a hasselblad 500 though maybe this might be a good bet as its brand new: eBay.co.uk: Hasselblad 500cm Camera kit 500c/m 500 c/m cm 80mm CF + (item 330132771080 end time 18-Jun-07 01:45:00 BST) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilliamsphotography Posted June 13, 2007 Share #8 Posted June 13, 2007 That camera looks mint. The "Classic" (as marked on the box) is not as old as many other CMs, and was produced later in the model's life. The photos do not show the lens hood. I'd ask the seller if the hood comes with the kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlm Posted June 13, 2007 Share #9 Posted June 13, 2007 this guy has a good rep and plenty of advice for hasselblad. Hasselblad camera repair, service, and sales by factory trained technician David Odess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Richardson Posted June 13, 2007 Share #10 Posted June 13, 2007 They seem a bit pricy...KEH is selling 500c/m kits with CF lenses for around 950 USD in bargain condition. I am not sure if they are convenient for you if you are in the UK or Europe, but they are a very good outfit. In general, I think Hasselblads are very cheap these days and you should not have to pay more than a 1000 dollars for a basic kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesphoto99 Posted June 13, 2007 Share #11 Posted June 13, 2007 thanksyes sorry, its a T 2.8 on one of the auctions see here: eBay.co.uk: Hasselblad 500CM Classic neuwertig (item 110136395723 end time 17-Jun-07 19:00:00 BST) looks in good condition as well good point about the test roll and light leaks though, thaks & noted Richard, This looks really good. Expect the price to go up some, but still, I wouldn't pay over $1500 for a Hasselblad basic system. Forget the "NEW" and just buy one mint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share #12 Posted June 13, 2007 ok thanks everyone i will watch the dutch auction and see what happens there first the new one for $2000 will cos me another $500 at customs so its unlikely ill go for it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share #13 Posted June 13, 2007 anyone know what these focusing screens are ? how does one focus with the standard waist level finder im thinking a prism with built in light meter might be an idea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted June 13, 2007 Share #14 Posted June 13, 2007 Richard, you focus with the hood up onto a ground glass screen. There's a built in magifier to help. Remember everything will be reversed laterally, so what appears on the light in the viewfinder will actually be on the left. Very confusing at first if you try panning <grin>. If you want a metered prism the one made by Kiev for their 88 model will fit - last time I looked on eBay there were lots of sellers selling these prisms at reasonable prices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Posted June 13, 2007 Share #15 Posted June 13, 2007 A spot meter offers greater flexibility and analysis of lighting within the scene. Accuracy of metering system depends on what film type you are going to use. B+W and Colour neg are relatively easy with plenty of latitude,but as always, precision helps. You will need this in spades for transparency film where you need to be within 1/3 stop. Also probably need ND grad filters if doing landscape pictures. Waist level finder works really well, keeps weight, bulk and cost down too. Buying MF and most importantly a tripod are things which made biggest improvement to my picture making. Go for it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steich Posted June 13, 2007 Share #16 Posted June 13, 2007 On my Hassi, I have one of these prism finders... eBay.co.uk: Hasselblad Prismensucher mit Belichtungsmessung (item 110136680499 end time 13-Jun-07 19:00:00 BST) Very useful for focusing, and with a quite reliable "TTL" light meter. This seller has no battery included, but it should be possible to find one (although, a far as I remember, it´s a mercury type). Regards Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted June 13, 2007 Share #17 Posted June 13, 2007 Hi you moderators: how hell this thread is related to this part of the forum? Hasselblad is always interesting to speak of, but... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnll Posted June 13, 2007 Share #18 Posted June 13, 2007 Long ago I had a Rollei SL66 but I've been 35mm / digital for the last 30 years. I just bought a Mamiya RB67 from KEH (EX, which from KEH usually means almost like new) with the 127/3.5KL for under $700 to test the MF waters again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted June 13, 2007 Share #19 Posted June 13, 2007 Luigi, it's an interesting thread that probably belongs in the bar. Perhaps a mod will move it - have you suggested this to them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesphoto99 Posted June 13, 2007 Share #20 Posted June 13, 2007 Probably because at this point we've said all there is to be said (for now) about the M8! I prefer the 45 degree prism best; always found 90 real awkward. For a real treat (and one that holds it value) I recommend an SWC. One of a kind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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