Hasselblad 503cxi

oltimer said:
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.
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You make a very good case for the 45 degree finder. On the few occasions I've had to shoot over a barrier I found I could raise the camera overhead and look up into the WLF, or even hold it out to the side and deal with an upside-down image, like large format! That 40mm lens is a monster for weight and size!
 
ChrisLivsey said:
No need for a "special" screen simply adjust the iso/asa on the meter to compensate for varying screen brightness.
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Good point! The PME meters within a half-stop of my L-308 meter, which is about average across the several meters I use. (That's with the standard screen in the 503cx.)
 
Success!

Bob sent me a cleaner, brighter screen for the Hassy. Now I can actually get close without the magnifier. This screen is the same older screen but much better.

Thanks, Bob!:)
 
Update with two questions:

1. I got the 55mm extension and it looks pretty darn good for flower macros/abstracts. Question: does anyone have a great rule of thumb for making sure exposure is correct?

2. I need a shorter extension for portraits... Not sure if a 10 or 21mm extension is best. Question: Which should I get for head shots and does anyone have a lead to finding the appropriate filter?

So far, I am delighted with the 503. I am dropping off a couple of rolls for developing tomorrow. Should have an image or two to share. I absolutely LOVE the Hasselblad V system!
 
Nokton48 said:
Dave,

The answer for you is: 1 1/2 stops with the 80mm and 55 tube

See here for a very detailed explanation (and a calculator at the bottom of the page)

http://www.hasselbladhistorical.eu/HT/HTComp.aspx#CalcProc
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Bleh, under the weather today... But I may try a macro or two today with the 55 extension. My head is not very clear so let me get this straight, if I can possibly do that...

Generally, I can measure the exposure of a flower in daylight with the X1. I transfer that exposure info to the Hassy. I take an exposure at f10 1/500 with X1 and the flower looks great using a stack of close-up lenses. Do I change the exposure on the 80mm lens by opening up or closing the aperture before shooting with the extension tube?
 
With the 55 tube you open up 1 1/2 stop from your X1 reading. That should be very close

You lose one.five stop due to the tube
 
Nokton48 said:
ith the 55 tube you open up 1 1/2 stop from your X1 reading. That should be very close

You lose one.five stop due to the tube
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Thanks! As soon as my head clears, I will finish up a roll shooting a few frames with the tube.:)

Update: Done! Thanks for the help, now to chill out and take a nap...:(
 
Quick update just to say that the macro shots are now finished on Portra 400. The 55mm extension worked great with my tripod. The tulips are beautiful and I had a great time getting the workflow down. So it is off to the lab Monday.:)

I am looking for an 8mm extension, I think that is the one that will get the 80mm lens to give great head shots. It was fun this morning!

The focus screen is doing a good job so I will wait on changing it as I may go for the 45° viewfinder.

All is good in Hassy land.
 
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