Hasselblad SWC is cool

[Godfrey]

Thanks, Evan! I remembered that about the glass offset in he Hasselblad Series 63 filters, one of the reasons I've hunted down only Hasselblad filters. Thankfully, I only need the orange and green for the most part .. 🙂

So I've likely spent an extra forty bux for the 50 C hood. Oh well, I'll just resell it.

G

 

[Evanjoe610]

Godfrey,

Since you have the 50mm lens-hood, why not shot one to two frames to see the vignetting at the outer corners could be used as part of the aesthetic overall image? If vignetting is an issue, then you could always post it for sale at a later point.

As for filters, I have the entire Hasselblad Series 63 filters purchased at camera show at different prices. Maximum price I ever paid was $25 each filter. The Hoya and Tiffen and B+W filters do offer an alternate choice if you need MC filters or filters not offer with the original Hasselblad filter set.

I love to use the SWC for architectural shots of buildings, ancient temples, and even bridges! I gave away many frames photos of the Golden Gate bridge I shot with my SWC from years ago.

Thanks, Evan! I remembered that about the glass offset in he Hasselblad Series 63 filters, one of the reasons I've hunted down only Hasselblad filters. Thankfully, I only need the orange and green for the most part .. 🙂

So I've likely spent an extra forty bux for the 50 C hood. Oh well, I'll just resell it.

G

 

[Godfrey]

Godfrey,

Since you have the 50mm lens-hood, why not shot one to two frames to see the vignetting at the outer corners could be used as part of the aesthetic overall image? If vignetting is an issue, then you could always post it for sale at a later point.

Of course ... 🙂

As for filters, I have the entire Hasselblad Series 63 filters purchased at camera show at different prices. Maximum price I ever paid was $25 each filter. The Hoya and Tiffen and B+W filters do offer an alternate choice if you need MC filters or filters not offer with the original Hasselblad filter set.

Camera Fairs have become much sparser around here lately. ... Used to be one every month. But I'll keep my eyes open at the next one.

I love to use the SWC for architectural shots of buildings, ancient temples, and even bridges! I gave away many frames photos of the Golden Gate bridge I shot with my SWC from years ago.

Yes. Can't wait to get back into the swing of superwide shooting.

 

[Nokton48]

Hey Evan!

Nice to see you over here. We have quite a history together, over on the Kiev Delphi Forum, where I have a different "handle". (Hassydan)

Merry Christmas to you and your family!
-Dan

 

[rlouzan]

Dan,

Glad to see another RFF member that uses modified 283's. The only downside is that several units with reflectors, grids, snoots, clamps ... are as expensive as one or two dynalite kits 😱.

Regards,
Robert

Hi Chris,
It does look more like a metal frame, rather than a digital camera. I don't have a Superwide (yet!) and am not familar with the 903/905 finder, although I have heard the newer finders are somewhat improved over the older ones. Although it looks rather bulky, it is still quite an interesting-looking rig.

I use Stroboframe Brackets with my 500C/M and EL/M bodies, for shooting flash with Modified 283's, and Norman 200B strobes. These brackets put the flash about 12" directly over the top of the lens, which I think is the perfect position for medium-format on-camera flash units. Friedlander's adaption would accomplish about the same thing, I am guessing.

 

[Evanjoe610]

Hi Dan,

Small World isn't it? Rick is the moderator on the Large Format Forum. Hopefully next Spring or Summer we will get a chance to get together for another shoot.!

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year to you & your family too!

Evan

Hey Evan!

Nice to see you over here. We have quite a history together, over on the Kiev Delphi Forum, where I have a different "handle". (Hassydan)

Merry Christmas to you and your family!
-Dan

 

[Evanjoe610]

Godfrey,

Camera shows are a scarcity nowadays... In the NYC/NJ vicinity where I live, the older camera shops are folding. Lens & Repro I discovered, has closed their doors. What remains is B & H Photo. Adorama, and Calumet Photo. The days of the bargain bins are over.. Hence the reasoning for visiting camera shows to find the odd and ends we need for our hobby or craft..

i have to take a look at "The Hasselblad Compendium" book by Rick Nordin to see exactly what Series 63 filters Hasselblad offered, but I believe I have the entire set plus additional filters from Hoya and Tiffen which complements what I lacked with the Hasselblad set. A rarity is a Polarizer filter from Tiffen , Soft Focus
and CloseUp from Hoya!

If I have any duplicate filters, I might sell them in the Classified Section. I will keep you updated..

Of course ... 🙂



Camera Fairs have become much sparser around here lately. ... Used to be one every month. But I'll keep my eyes open at the next one.



Yes. Can't wait to get back into the swing of superwide shooting.

 

[Nokton48]

Evan,

Sounds good to me.

-Dan

 

[Godfrey]

Evan,

The Camera Fairs out here on the Left Coast are disappearing under pressure from Ebay for used gear sales. It's simply economics: Ebay poses a much much bigger audience/marketplace to sell gear into than a monthly swap meet.

I've got the Hasselblad Series 63 Orange filter in hand, ordered a Green and Diffuser which are on the way. That's probably all I need/want other than maybe an ND filter. If B+W still makes the Type 106 ND (six stops) in Series 8 for Hasselblad, that will be just about perfect. A two or three stop would be fine too. I've never really used much other than that, even before digital capture existed.

I have my copy of "The Hasselblad Compendium" somewhere around here still, I think. I might have given it to the friend that I sold my 500C/M kit to, tho. I'll have to look around after I get back from traveling ... out on the plane this afternoon... 🙂

Everyone, have a good holiday!

G

 

[mfogiel]

So, where are the photos Raid ?

 

[raid]

So, where are the photos Raid ?

I am using the SWC these days, and I need to get 5-6 rolls developed. I used the camera today. I hope that the images will look good. The past weeks were quite busy at work, but now I have Christmas break at the university.

Who still develops 220 film?

 

[Godfrey]

I look forward to seeing your photos!
I'll start shooting with the SWC next week.

 

[raid]

Thank, Godfrey. I am getting used to the SWC, but I need to get the rolls developed to learn from my mistakes.

I have used it for close-ups of people, and for landscapes.

 

[Godfrey]

A follow up, now that I'm back from Xday traveling:

- seller heavystar responded to my query about the hood that would not take the filters by sending me another one that fits the filters perfectly.

- All the other bits I've ordered have arrived ... hoods, filters, etc. The "cheap" Hasselblad 38 C hood is a little beat up but nothing terrible ... I cleaned up the worn spots on the edges with a permanent black magic marker and it looks mostly respectable. The original Hassy hood(s) are heavier weight and thread into the lens more smoothly than the aftermarket hood, but now that I have one that fits the filters, they all work fine.

- I found a very cheap chimney viewfinder (KEH, BGN condition) and a very inexpensive 45 degree angle finder. Both are on their way.

I'll load the back tomorrow and go shoot a test roll. I've been looking forward to this all the time I was away. 🙂

G

 

[sleepyhead]

I have contemplated selling my SWC/M. I don't use it much. This thread has inspired me to try to use it more, and then decide whether to sell it or not.

Here's a photo from a few Chrsitmas's ago. It wouldn't have been possible to take with my Hasselblad 50mm lens on a V body because I couldn't back up any further.

Belated "Season's Greetings" to everyone, and Best Wishes for the New Year.

 

[sleepyhead]

Here are a couple more Hasselblad SWC/M shots:

 

[raid]

finders

finders

How will you use these two finders? Are they really needed?
Isn't the dof sufficient for photography with hyperfocal settings?

Congrats on getting all parts.

A follow up, now that I'm back from Xday traveling:

- seller heavystar responded to my query about the hood that would not take the filters by sending me another one that fits the filters perfectly.

- All the other bits I've ordered have arrived ... hoods, filters, etc. The "cheap" Hasselblad 38 C hood is a little beat up but nothing terrible ... I cleaned up the worn spots on the edges with a permanent black magic marker and it looks mostly respectable. The original Hassy hood(s) are heavier weight and thread into the lens more smoothly than the aftermarket hood, but now that I have one that fits the filters, they all work fine.

- I found a very cheap chimney viewfinder (KEH, BGN condition) and a very inexpensive 45 degree angle finder. Both are on their way.

I'll load the back tomorrow and go shoot a test roll. I've been looking forward to this all the time I was away. 🙂

G

 

[raid]

very nicr looking image

very nicr looking image

The exposure is perfect.

I have contemplated selling my SWC/M. I don't use it much. This thread has inspired me to try to use it more, and then decide whether to sell it or not.

Here's a photo from a few Chrsitmas's ago. It wouldn't have been possible to take with my Hasselblad 50mm lens on a V body because I couldn't back up any further.

Belated "Season's Greetings" to everyone, and Best Wishes for the New Year.

 

[Godfrey]

Yaron,

All three of your photos are just superb! Thanks for posting them.

G

 

[Godfrey]

How will you use these two finders? Are they really needed?
Isn't the dof sufficient for photography with hyperfocal settings?

Congrats on getting all parts.

Some of the ideas I have exploit the flat field, near focus capability of the SWC, where focusing becomes critical and dof is always shallow. The two different finders allow choice in how to get my eye to the camera for critical focusing ease.

BTW, on the suggestion of some folks on another forum, I bought a Lee single filter pouch (for up to 4x6" flat filters) to protect the GG back when not in use. It's a near perfect fit and should prevent damage to the optical surfaces nicely.