A Hasselblad, more than 40 years after first looking.

Nokton48 said:
SONY DSC by Nokton48, on Flickr

25th Anniversary Model 500C/M. Number 0375 of 1500. Engraved by Dr. Hasselblad. At the time Hasselblad USA did not think this was worth any more than a regular 500C/M. They did overhaul the camera for me and it's been very reliable.
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Well, what something is "worth" is a very subjective thing. But a Hasselblad signed by The Doctor Himself? WICKED cool!!!
 
Vince Lupo said:
I reworked the fireworks shot a bit, plus I had a look at the colour version. I'm now thinking that the colour version is better.


Untitled Nov 2023 by Vince Lupo, on Flickr


Untitled Nov 2023 #2a by Vince Lupo, on Flickr
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I'm inclined to differ, with all respect. The monochrome version holds together better, structurally, and the color version doesn't give me any new information other than that the building is red and the signs yellow. In another context, that information might be of value, but I don't think it is in this image. I would give my vote to the monochrome version.
 
Retro-Grouch said:
I'm inclined to differ, with all respect. The monochrome version holds together better, structurally, and the color version doesn't give me any new information other than that the building is red and the signs yellow. In another context, that information might be of value, but I don't think it is in this image. I would give my vote to the monochrome version.
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Maybe the reason I'm attracted to the colour version is because I remember this image I took earlier in the year. They possibly work well together.


Drive Thru by Vince Lupo, on Flickr
 
Retro-Grouch said:
The red color works here, giving it an added strangeness that complements the weird signage. You're right, they would make an interesting pair.
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I looked at the colour shot again and thought it was a bit yellow. This is more blue in the lower third, and if I were to pair it with the other colour image (Drive Thru), the reds would be a bit closer match.


Untitled Nov 2023 #2a-2 by Vince Lupo, on Flickr
 
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I like the hallmarks under the "0375". Wonder what they mean?

Retro-Grouch said:
Well, what something is "worth" is a very subjective thing. But a Hasselblad signed by The Doctor Himself? WICKED cool!!!
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SONY DSC by Nokton48, on Flickr

25th Anniversary Model 500C/M. Number 0375 of 1500. Engraved by Dr. Hasselblad. At the time Hasselblad USA did not think this was worth any more than a regular 500C/M. They did overhaul the camera for me and it's been very reliable.
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raydm6 said:
I like the hallmarks under the "0375". Wonder what they mean?
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Y9 is the date code for 1973, the three crowns is the National Control Mark for Sweden, if that's an 'S' in the hexagon next to Y9 then that's either the town mark for Stockholm or it's the 'Standard' mark for Swedish silver (.800). Can't make out the maker's mark on the left (KGRC?).
 
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