nanthor
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Gosh Frank, reading through this I am having second thoughts. Good thing it's already in the mail or I'd probably try to get it back. Have fun with it, the lens is very clear and you'll get stunning photos with it. Bob.
Hasselblad SWC
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so, finally getting serious about your photography...eh frank?
FrankS
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Thanks Bob, I truly am giddy.
Apparently I am, Joe. 🙂
Apparently I am, Joe. 🙂
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well then, i'm gonna get a 5x7 and get more seriuoser...
michaelwj
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Nice Frank,
I look forward to seeing what you can do with it. The SWC has been one of these cameras I've always wanted to use (along with a Rolleiflex), yet haven't had the chance yet (I was lucky enough to borrow a Rolleiflex for a week last year).
I think a Rolleiflex and an SWC would make a nice compact MF kit... Maybe one day ...
I look forward to seeing what you can do with it. The SWC has been one of these cameras I've always wanted to use (along with a Rolleiflex), yet haven't had the chance yet (I was lucky enough to borrow a Rolleiflex for a week last year).
I think a Rolleiflex and an SWC would make a nice compact MF kit... Maybe one day ...
Godfrey
somewhat colored
I like the finder a lot. You learn what the camera sees, then the finder is a targeting aid.
When you need precision framing and focusing, you use the ground glass back and a magnifying hood or prism. The SWC can focus quite close and makes an excellent process/copy camera.
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sepiareverb
genius and moron
I hadn't thought of that, but makes perfect sense. The ground glass back is a very nice piece for this camera, I've used it in the woods some, but shall absolutely try it indoors. You have ended any nagging thoughts I had about getting rid of the 503. Thank you!
ChrisN
Striving
Congratulations Frank. Mine is similar to yours and Godfrey's, 1977, black T* lens and body, I find it a difficult camera to master (and I'm nowhere close to mastering it yet) but when it comes together the results can be fantastic.
Darling Harbour by Another Chris, on Flickr
Darling Harbour by Another Chris, on Flickr
Godfrey
somewhat colored
Oh yes, some details I just thought of.
- Our vintage SWC requires the lens hood or a filter retaining ring to use filters, and takes Series VIII filters. Be sure you buy Hasselblad Series VIII filters (they're available on Ebay for reasonable prices). Hasselblad's filters are constructed with a slight offset—moving the glass a small amount forward in the filter mount—so that they don't touch the center of the SWC lens.
It's a small detail, but I have seen SWCs with damage to the lens coating right at the center of the lens because someone used standard filters.
- You can also get some filters threaded for the lens, and a threaded filter adapter. These have the effect of moving the filter away from the glass anyway, but preclude using the standard Hasselblad SWC lens hood.
- Original SWC 38mm lens hoods are harder to find and often twice the price of hoods for the 40mm Distagon. They're better made than the aftermarket hoods available (I tried one of those and had to return three of them before I got one that fit correctly and would hold a filter correctly).
- I also tried the 40mm hood and didn't see much of any vignetting, so that's another option.
- The later model ground glass backs have the same AcuteMatte screen that the later model Hasselblad reflex cameras used. These make it brighter and far easier to focus with, if you go this route.
enjoy,
G
FrankS
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Thanks for the info, Godfrey!
Here's a link to a pic that the seller (nanthor) provided: http://www.apug.org/forum/index.php?attachments/r1107476-jpg.161304/
Here's a link to a pic that the seller (nanthor) provided: http://www.apug.org/forum/index.php?attachments/r1107476-jpg.161304/
FrankS
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Question: there are 2 versions of the ground glass adaptor. (duller/brighter) How can one tell the difference?
Brian Legge
Veteran
You are correct. I took the pair on a roadtrip down the California coast last year and was surprised how well they worked together.
Godfrey
somewhat colored
The one you want is the Hasselblad Manual Focus Focusing Screen Adapter 41050. These have the scribed grid AcuteMatte screen with split image rangefinder focusing aid. There are a few listed on Ebay at present. I believe the older model was part number 41025. Unfortunately, and unusually for Hasselblad, I don't see the part number scribed anywhere on the item.
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ChrisN
Striving
That's correct. I have one, in the original box. I'd love to try the brighter version!
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