keithostertag

Jun 22, 2008 #1

I'm interested. I have been shooting with an old 500C for a few months, and just got an old (1970) SWC the other day. Unfortunately, my 500C has been at David Odess's shop for the last two months waiting to be worked on :-(. Keith.

 

david b

Group owner

Jun 23, 2008 #2

I wish I had a SWC. Someday soon.

 

fschifano

Jun 23, 2008 #3

I've come into a 503 cx kit from an estate sale recently. Lucky me! I think it's a spectacular piece of kit, but I'll need to sort out the diopter corrections for the finders to help with focusing. That's a problem I have with all my cameras.

 

david b

Group owner

Jun 23, 2008 #4

The latest PM45 view finder has an adjustable diopter. Well worth the $400 it might sell for.

 

keithostertag

Jun 23, 2008 #5

I thought the newer waist level finders had an adjustable diopter. Certainly you can change the eyepiece to the diopter you need, that is for a waist level finder, and they come up on fleebay often. I've always had trouble with focusing myself, so I always use the magnifying and of course a tripod. I have read other people suggest one of the chimney finders that have adjustable diopter. For eye level, David's given the only solution I know of. Have you tried a cheap pair of reading glasses?

 

keithostertag

Jun 25, 2008 #6

Is there such a thing as an adapter to go from 63mm -> B60? I have several B60 filters I'd like to use on my SWC which has the old 63mm (series 8) screw style filter mount.

 

Sirius Glass

Jul 1, 2008 #7

My usual warning: Handling a Hasselblad may be hazardous to you wallet!

Steve

 

Fintan

Jul 1, 2008 #8

I found focusing difficult at first and bought the current PME45, the metered prism which helped me massively. Prism is now redundant, I just got better at the focussing.

 

gr82bart

Jul 1, 2008 #9

Mine is yellow.

Regards, Art.

 

Fintan

Jul 5, 2008 #10

So is everyone kindof interested in square photos or do you guys shoot H or X series?

 

Les

Jul 11, 2008 #11

Hello. I live in Bear, DE. I shoot medium format and I have just started using 5x7 and 4x5. I shoot mostly black and white film. I have a darkroom and process and print all my own work. I also have the PME45 prism which is a great aide to focussing and composing. Regards,
Les

 

John_Nikon_F

Jul 21, 2008 #12

Currently in between Hassy bodies, but have owned a couple 500c's over the past few years. When it comes to MF, square is how I fly... I've noticed that some of the NC series eyelevel prisms do have a normal Nikon F/F2/F3 thread. Might be easier to use a Nikon diopter than hunting down the genuine 'blad diopters...

-J

 

André E.C.

Aug 1, 2008 #13

I keep on dreaming with a Planar CF 100mm F/3.5 to substitute my 80 f/2.8, sooner or later...

Cheers

 

Kvistgaard

Aug 14, 2008 #14

Finally made it out of 35mm. Surprised at how much easier (almost) everything is with 6x6.

Mine is a 500c/m with the standard 80mm CF T*. WLF and prism finder, three backs. What more can you possibly ask for? 150mm lens, perhaps...

 

nik4s

Aug 25, 2008 #15

Long time Hasselblad user, 503cw and 50, 80, and 180, and a black swc/m with rmfx finder. Love shooting square.

 

Jonas Adolfsen

Oct 4, 2008 #16

I just got myself a SWC from the 70's in mint condition, and it really is fantastic, even so a bit difficult to get good pictures with. But with a little practice....

 

hamakimi

Nov 10, 2008 #17

Hi,

I've owned my 503CW for some years now. Switched to digital in 2001, but now rediscovering the analog way of working. I've fallen in love again with the square format.
Also thinking of setting up my b/w darkroom again.
Still have my enlarger Durst 605.

I'm new to this site, just registered.

My Hasselblad equipment consists of:
503CW
80mm
150mm
PME45
Variable macro ring
Prof lenshood
500ELM (for sale on ebay)
Loop finder
2x A12 magazines

 

msdemanche

Nov 24, 2008 #18

I have been using my Hassey for two years now. Before I used a Yashica G. Got the girl on ebay and had her refurbished and am very happy with her. right now all of my posted work is either holg or 4X5 but I will get some hassey images up soon.

 

msdemanche

Nov 26, 2008 #19

I have added some work shot with my hasselblad in my gallery. Interested in any comments from the group.
new member
Michel

 

illumin8em

Dec 15, 2008 #20

I am just taking a chance here. If anyone is interested in going halves on a 2 camera, 4 lens, and more set-up please look at my post. If this post is not wanted here, I apologise and let me know so I and I will delete it. thanks
http://www.apug.org/forums/forum51/...4-lens-more-hasselblad-system.html#post722478

 

mike c

Mar 6, 2009 #21

Hi folks, been using a hassel for for almost thirty years on an off now, bought it new in '80. She going strong still. I must have a million pictures to post, doubt there's enough time to post 'em.
I have posted some,Im'm knew here and not good with computers and web sites, this is a great place though.

 

mike c

Mar 6, 2009 #22

O ya I live near LA.

 

John R.

Nov 27, 2011 #23

Seems this Hassy group has not had any activity in a long time according to the message dates. Maybe we can breathe some life into this group if anyone is interested.

Wondering what the opinions are on the SWC from those of you whom may own them or have worked with one?

 

Sirius Glass

Nov 27, 2011 #24

"Wondering what the opinions are on the SWC from those of you whom may own them or have worked with one? "

I have one and I am very happy with it.

 

Sirius Glass

Nov 27, 2011 #25

"I am just taking a chance here. If anyone is interested in going halves on a 2 camera, 4 lens, and more set-up please look at my post. If this post is not wanted here, I apologise and let me know so I and I will delete it. thanks
http://www.apug.org/forums/forum51/5...tml#post722478"

Would I get the left half or the right half?