ROOOO
Established
Dan, it was your 500c/m that prompted me to start this thread! I would want to be able to focus down to 2.8-3.5 at 10-20 feet. However, I also like the idea of the Hasselblad and the possibility of trying out a big, bright, waist level finder.
Rick
Rick
Ronald M
Veteran
Lesser TLRs are like borrowing a dump truck to see if you would like to be a chauffeur.
You must get the Hassy, but keep in mind focus is slow and deliberate as are TLR cameras.
You must get the Hassy, but keep in mind focus is slow and deliberate as are TLR cameras.
Pirate
Guitar playing Fotografer
My M3 goes around my neck and the 500C/M goes in the bag on my shoulder. 60mm Distagon, 80mm Planar, 150mm C Sonnar. The SW/C goes for street shooting and building shooting. If you really want bigger, and you love your rangefinder, try one of these:
Meanwhile, get the Hassy:
Change the backs to a colour roll, and you get this:
Find a 1000 year old castle and you can get this:
Change the Back to a Black and White again, hop a locked gate at that 1000 year old Castle, and you can get a private garden like this:
Get the Hassy.
Meanwhile, get the Hassy:
Change the backs to a colour roll, and you get this:
Find a 1000 year old castle and you can get this:
Change the Back to a Black and White again, hop a locked gate at that 1000 year old Castle, and you can get a private garden like this:
Get the Hassy.
bigeye
Well-known
Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch vs. cow catapult.
Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch vs. cow catapult.
This is the (most logical, if that matters) answer!
I don't believe having a 500/80mm without the intent to expand into different uses with different lenses, multiple film backs, or VFs is...optimal. Other MF cameras are more rational choices, as mentioned above: rollei, texas leicas, Mamiya 6 or 7, etc.
But, the issue with these other MFs, is that they overlap the role of your Leica - which is why 35mm diminished them in the 70's. Do you really need MF image quality for street scenes? If so, I'd have one of them instead of the Leica.
I'd use a Hassie in a complementary role to your M7 (or an M9), rather than as a competitor for use. It does several things relatively better than the Leicas, if you feel higher image quality of MF is rewarding - formal portrait, landscape, macro, etc. (MF slides, as mentioned above, will melt your heart.)
The Leica a light weapon and the Hassie, rolling out the artillery (the rig is in a large pelican case on wheels).
- Charlie
Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch vs. cow catapult.
This is the (most logical, if that matters) answer!
I don't believe having a 500/80mm without the intent to expand into different uses with different lenses, multiple film backs, or VFs is...optimal. Other MF cameras are more rational choices, as mentioned above: rollei, texas leicas, Mamiya 6 or 7, etc.
But, the issue with these other MFs, is that they overlap the role of your Leica - which is why 35mm diminished them in the 70's. Do you really need MF image quality for street scenes? If so, I'd have one of them instead of the Leica.
I'd use a Hassie in a complementary role to your M7 (or an M9), rather than as a competitor for use. It does several things relatively better than the Leicas, if you feel higher image quality of MF is rewarding - formal portrait, landscape, macro, etc. (MF slides, as mentioned above, will melt your heart.)
The Leica a light weapon and the Hassie, rolling out the artillery (the rig is in a large pelican case on wheels).
- Charlie
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Rob-F
Likes Leicas
Fireboy, what is that lens you have attached? Holy moly...I don't think I want to carry that around!
250mm Sonnar-C.
Andy Kibber
Well-known
Photos taken with a Hasselblad are not animated. You're setting yourself up for disappointment.
filmfan
Well-known
f16sunshine
Moderator
Really difficult to imagine how a Hassy could be more effective than a TLR for street shooting. Especially if you only plan to shoot the planar 80mm. I thought of getting one to mount a f4/150 for Portraits and glamour (the lens fireboy posted a pic of) but found a Tele rolleiflex by good fortune. Good luck with whatever you choose. It's a good tine to buy as prices are low and seem steady. I suppose you could try both the heavy slr and tlr and sell the lesser fit.
Nokton48
Veteran
I love this old Fujiroid.
I love this old Fujiroid.
Shot with 500C/M, 350mm F5.6 C Zeiss Tele-Tessar (wide-open), handheld on Fuji 400 Instant Print Film (had to special-order from Dirk in Japan).
Plenty of animation, for me
I love this old Fujiroid.
Shot with 500C/M, 350mm F5.6 C Zeiss Tele-Tessar (wide-open), handheld on Fuji 400 Instant Print Film (had to special-order from Dirk in Japan).
Plenty of animation, for me
Attachments
Pirate
Guitar playing Fotografer
I don't think any of the shots on that blog were done with a Hassy.
andredossantos
Well-known
Well, in a perfect world (aka, one where I have lots of money) Id still have it but long story short I got an incredible deal on a Rolleiflex and found myself using it a larger percentage of the time.
I didn't entertain selling the Hassie until it came time to sell some gear with an eye towards upgrading my digital camera. In the end, I decided to keep the Rolleiflex because I used it more and didn't necessarily find myself really needing interchangeable lenses.
I do definitely miss that 60mm Distagon!
cjbecker
Established
I have a 500cm 80 2.8, 2 backs, wlf, nc2, I really enjoy the camera. I recently bought a rolleicord iii and I find my self using it lots more. I enjoy focusing with a dial instead of the ring a lot more. Even though the rolleicord screen is very dim I can focus faster and more accurate. I also like the simplicity of the rollei more. The 500cm is a great camera just too much for me. The loud shutter is to much for me. The only thing that keeps me with it is the possibility of a polaroid back which would be fun. I will probably end up selling it and buying a rolleiflex 2.8.
venchka
Veteran
There is but one cure for Hasselblad Lust.
Complimented by Pentax 6x7 Lust.
Either is wonderful.
Both are Divine!
Complimented by Pentax 6x7 Lust.
Either is wonderful.
Both are Divine!
Vics
Veteran
Don't buy one til you try one. Once I shot a roll with that Hassy I had longed for for years, My GAS was all gone! The Rollei does the same job as a Hassy with an 80, but does it much more quietly and more simply. I found the 500CM way too complicated. I'd love one for studio work, though, with all those lenses to choose from.
I think my Rollei MX is a better street shooter than my M3, because most people don't even know it's a camera.
I think my Rollei MX is a better street shooter than my M3, because most people don't even know it's a camera.
cjbecker
Established
well having said I was probably going to sell it for a rolleiflex 2.8, I ended up buy a polaroid back, and a quick focus handle. For portraits, which I do, the blad is the best tool for the job.
cjbecker
Established
No matter how much I prefer the quietness, lack of mirror, and simplicity of TLR’s I cant get away from the blad Zeiss lens.
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