Hasselblad 503cxi

[dave lackey]

I might have a good use screen stashed away now that I remember. It's the same as my Bright good one except it has a very slight cleaning mark on it. You cannot see it when your looking through the viewfinder and lens. If I find it tomorrow, I will send you a email Dave.

That would be cool! 🙂
I will be around except the afternoon as we go on the country run but we should be back by 5pm. Thanks!!!:angel:

 

[ChrisN]

It's very easy to get sucked in to the Hasselblad system. More lenses (all heavier and bulkier than the 80), viewfinders, spare magazines, etc etc. Your bag ends up weighing so much it's hard to lift it out of the car. I love it all, but I think I like the camera best when I stick to the 80 lens and the waist-level viewfinder.

 

[dave lackey]

It's very easy to get sucked in to the Hasselblad system. More lenses (all heavier and bulkier than the 80), viewfinders, spare magazines, etc etc. Your bag ends up weighing so much it's hard to lift it out of the car. I love it all, but I think I like the camera best when I stick to the 80 lens and the waist-level viewfinder.

Ha, ha! Exactly my thoughts... I am only going so far as my non-existent budget will allow.😀 But I have to apply for exceptions when I need an extension tube, or such, oh, wait...I need one for the 80 to do macro!

The PME finder might be a requirement but that depends on a couple of other factors. Sigh... it will be a journey of discovery.

 

[oltimer]

It's very easy to get sucked in to the Hasselblad system. More lenses (all heavier and bulkier than the 80), viewfinders, spare magazines, etc etc. Your bag ends up weighing so much it's hard to lift it out of the car. I love it all, but I think I like the camera best when I stick to the 80 lens and the waist-level viewfinder.

Hi Chris, I have to agree with the 80mm Lens; and use it as much as possible. One of the most important piece's of equipment that I find essential is the 45 degree angle finder, weather it is metered or not. In a lot of locations in Canada or other places were people gather to photograph water falls or canyons for eg; they all have minimum 4 foot safety fences. Now I am only 5 ft, 13 inches short, and if I tried to photograph those sites with the regular viewfinder or chimney finder, I would have to be 7 ft tall just to look down into the finder for focusing. The right angle finder eliminates this need, and it would be a must need for the shorter in height photographer. Another great point about this finder, is it eliminates all that extra stray light coming around you, and easier/faster focusing. As far as extra lenses; the 40mm is a must for my photography.

 

[dave lackey]

Hi Chris, I have to agree with the 80mm Lens; and use it as much as possible. One of the most important piece's of equipment that I find essential is the 45 degree angle finder, weather it is metered or not. In a lot of locations in Canada or other places were people gather to photograph water falls or canyons for eg; they all have minimum 4 foot safety fences. Now I am only 5 ft, 13 inches short, and if I tried to photograph those sites with the regular viewfinder or chimney finder, I would have to be 7 ft tall just to look down into the finder for focusing. The right angle finder eliminates this need, and it would be a must need for the shorter in height photographer. Another great point about this finder, is it eliminates all that extra stray light coming around you, and easier/faster focusing. As far as extra lenses; the 40mm is a must for my photography.

Just looking around and I am convinced I will need a prism metered finder sooner or later. But now I am confused on which one. Also, 45° or 90°?

 

[oltimer]

Dave, just to add to my above statement. Me and the wife were in Niagara Falls around 1975, and a young lady in her 30's was carrying her studios Hasselblad. She also was carrying a small 2 step wood ladder and tripod, and she had been there the week before and could not get "a clean shot". Like she said to me and the wife; being short has it's disadvantages. I took off my angled metered finder and let her use it. She was immediately surprised how easy it was to photograph with, and no stray light coming in; or the use of the 2 step ladder she had. I just find it myself as a piece of equipment that's a must have for many other occasions too.

 

[oltimer]

Just looking around and I am convinced I will need a prism metered finder sooner or later. But now I am confused on which one. Also, 45° or 90°?

Dave, are you confusing yourself? There are all 45 degree, but I believe the 1st one out was a PME-45, than the PME-51, and the latest now PME-90, with a few more bells and whistles. Lol

 

[dave lackey]

Dave, just to add to my above statement. Me and the wife were in Niagara Falls around 1975, and a young lady in her 30's was carrying her studios Hasselblad. She also was carrying a small 2 step wood ladder and tripod, and she had been there the week before and could not get "a clean shot". Like she said to me and the wife; being short has it's disadvantages. I took off my angled metered finder and let her use it. She was immediately surprised how easy it was to photograph with, and no stray light coming in; or the use of the 2 step ladder she had. I just find it myself as a piece of equipment that's a must have for many other occasions too.

The right angle prism! Yep, I can definitely identify with the practical use of THAT one! If it meters too, then that means less gear to buy and carry around. But I would like a 308 meter at some point.

 

[Range-rover]

Hey, Range Rover, thanks!

I was stunned after using it the first time... It was deja vu all over again but it was the first time I ever shot a Hassy. Somehow the camera feels like it was meant to be and I love the workflow. Now to get the Maxwell screen and a custom leather strap. We are going to rock this Blad whilst I shoot a whole new portfolio.🙂

That's how I felt when I got the hassey, I've been using digital so long
that when I tried the medium format again it was like what a difference,
the photos seemed to open up with more depth and detail, I only have
two lenses for the Hassey, a older 80mm C Chome with T* and a CF 80mm
I pickup for a great deal and I'm pretty happy with them.

 

[oltimer]

The right angle prism! Yep, I can definitely identify with the practical use of THAT one! If it meters too, then that means less gear to buy and carry around. But I would like a 308 meter at some point.

I'm only a Gossen user. What a lot do not realize with the spot meter attachment on; you have 3 readings for 7.5 and 3 readings for the 15 degree. Too me another must have piece of equipment, and a large EV reading scale to match your Hassey.

 

[oltimer]

Dave, if your figuring on doing more studio type photography with the Hasselblad; than the waist level finder is the "only" option. I do not shoot people, but do places etc; that is why I use the angled finder, and of course as you know it is metered. You have to make the decision where your most use of the camera is going to be??

 

[ChrisLivsey]

You have to make the decision where your most use of the camera is going to be??

Why? One of the advantages of the modular system is it very quick and easy to switch from an angled prism finder to waist-level in field, I wouldn't recommend it every other shot but if you set out with the prism the WLF takes so little room to pack it's a shame not have it if it is going to be best.

 

[oltimer]

Why? One of the advantages of the modular system is it very quick and easy to switch from an angled prism finder to waist-level in field, I wouldn't recommend it every other shot but if you set out with the prism the WLF takes so little room to pack it's a shame not have it if it is going to be best.

I totally agree Chris, and I accumulated much of the needed things for my Hasselblads. Dave's situation is much different at this time as he has emailed me on a couple of things. I'm sure he will open up on his direction soon enough; but not for me to say here now.

 

[ChrisLivsey]

I totally agree Chris, and I accumulated much of the needed things for my Hasselblads. Dave's situation is much different at this time as he has emailed me on a couple of things. I'm sure he will open up on his direction soon enough; but not for me to say here now.

Noted, thank you.

It's all the little bits that now seem to be shooting up, I resurrected my light meter winder knob when I saw what they were asking to check function.

 

[gnuyork]

Now to find a decent tripod head toy my Manfrotto tripod.

Dave I use this and it's great.

 

[dave lackey]

Joe, that is a nice head there, and made in Germany!! Thanks! 🙂

 

[raid]

It's very easy to get sucked in to the Hasselblad system. More lenses (all heavier and bulkier than the 80), viewfinders, spare magazines, etc etc. Your bag ends up weighing so much it's hard to lift it out of the car. I love it all, but I think I like the camera best when I stick to the 80 lens and the waist-level viewfinder.

It is for the reason that I waited until I got a SWC only. No other Hasselblad camera or lens is needed.

 

[gnuyork]

Joe, that is a nice head there, and made in Germany!! Thanks! 🙂

They have different models and sizes with different features. This one is unique because it's a ball head that allows for a vertical tilt lock... Sort of a blend of a pan and tilt head with a ball head. Good for using my 4x5 field camera. This particular model also has click detents that can be activated for doing panoramic stitches that I use with a custom bracket.

I think I got it it for a really good introductory price. I don't recall the price, just knowing it was seemingly a very good deal, as that's mainly the only way I acquire things (if the deal is good).

 

[dave lackey]

They have different models and sizes with different features. This one is unique because it's a ball head that allows for a vertical tilt lock... Sort of a blend of a pan and tilt head with a ball head. Good for using my 4x5 field camera. This particular model also has click detents that can be activated for doing panoramic stitches that I use with a custom bracket.

I think I got it it for a really good introductory price. I don't recall the price, just knowing it was seemingly a very good deal, as that's mainly the only way I acquire things (if the deal is good).

The vertical tilt lock is a must for me. I think B&H has this for $299. That is within my planned budget for a tripod head so I think it will be perfect. My old 322RC2 needs some attention but I don't know what to do with it, so, a new head is in the near future! I appreciate the heads up.😎

 

[dave lackey]

It is for the reason that I waited until I got a SWC only. No other Hasselblad camera or lens is needed.

Yeah, the SWC is such a sweet camera for most anything. Good choice, Raid, for a lifetime, I think.🙂