553 ELX

[jimgoss]

First let me say that I'm new to the Hasselblad system. I purchased an 553 ELX and I'm unable to mount the lens because the shutter has been tripped and the cocking slot in the body does not match the orientation of the slot in the lens. Is there a way to manually cock the body so that the orientation is correct enabling me to mount the lens without damaging either the body and/or the lens?
Thank you

 

[Theo Sulphate]

On the motorized Hasselblads the body is always recocked after each exposure. The body indicator should show white in the round window and the mirror should be down. Not sure how yours got into an uncocked state (mirror is up, body indicator is red). If your mirror is down, the body is cocked - so maybe the mismatch you see is that the lens is not cocked?

Also, make sure your mode selector is in normal mode: "o", not "SR" - conceivably that would keep it in a pre-release state.

Anyway, do as APUGUser19 suggested; it should be fine.

I have a 553ELX as well. Be sure not to lose the spare fuse from its compartment when you're replacing the batteries!

Welcome to APUG!

 

[jimgoss]

Thank you both for the quick response. I am OK with the lens, the lever in the lens is in the right orientation. The lever on the body is not aligned with the red mark adjacent to the lever (or tab or whatever it is called). Go ahead and try and mount the lens with it in this position?
Thanks again.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Welcome to APUG

Hasselblad owners are always welcome here.

 

[Theo Sulphate]

No - don't mount the lens until you know the body is cocked.

You should see mode selector at "o", mirror down, indicator in window is white, and the screw is aligned.

 

[jimgoss]

Mode selector is "O", window is white, battery check is OK:, mirror is up, and the lever is not aligned to the red dot. Any Suggestions?
Thanks

 

[Theo Sulphate]

Seems like a "jammed" condition. I can offer this for reference and photos, however it is for a manual Hasselblad, not a motorized one:

Dead Link Removed

First, I'd double check fresh batteries are in and installed correctly. Battery check can show ok even w/weak batteries.[/B]

 

[Theo Sulphate]

The manuals and electrics are totally different inside. No similarity whatsoever.

OK. I haven't taken these apart and I know you have


So, on the OP's camera, it seems that power just isn't getting to the motor to cycle the camera body, despite what the battery check shows.

Corroded contacts somewhere?

 

[Sirius Glass]

Hasselblad manuals:
http://www.hasselbladhistorical.eu/HW/HWVSys.aspx
http://www.butkus.org/chinon/hasselblad.htm

 

[jimgoss]

Battery check indicates it has power. I have checked everything suggested. Time for the repair shop I assume?
Thanks to all for the guidance and the links to the manuals. . Much appreciated.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Battery check indicates it has power. I have checked everything suggested. Time for the repair shop I assume?
Thanks to all for the guidance and the links to the manuals. . Much appreciated.

Where are you located??

 

[jimgoss]

Tried all suggestions. Live in Southeastern Pa.

 

[jimgoss]

I don't have much in it so I think it will be worth it to me to invest in a repair. Thanks. I'll keep you posted.

 

[Theo Sulphate]

Battery check indicates it has power. ...

Still, I'm thinking no power is getting beyond the battery housing and into the motorized part of the body to cycle the camera.

When you press the release, is there any sound at all?

On the "L O T" selector (not the mode selector I mentioned earlier), is that selector on "O"?

I was hoping it was a simple back issue (frame 12) or darkslide issue. :-(

Anyway, the 553ELX is a great camera as are the lenses. Well worth it to repair and CLA. Keep us posted.

 

[jimgoss]

No sound from shutter release.
Selector at "O".
I have tried two different backs.

71.40?

 

[Sirius Glass]

Tried all suggestions. Live in Southeastern Pa.

I heard that David Odess does good work. http://www.david-odess.com/

 

[ParkerSmithPhoto]

First let me say that I'm new to the Hasselblad system. I purchased an 553 ELX and I'm unable to mount the lens because the shutter has been tripped and the cocking slot in the body does not match the orientation of the slot in the lens. Is there a way to manually cock the body so that the orientation is correct enabling me to mount the lens without damaging either the body and/or the lens?

I recently acquired a 553ELX and had some problems getting it going. (there was a url link here which no longer exists), see the advice offered as well as the solution. You may need to check for shorts as well as corrosion. Be sure to use a flashlight and look down into the battery cavity. I also included a link for fuses.

There is a Hassy tool made by FotoDiox that is pricy but well worth it. That being said, David Odess recommends against trying to cock the body on motorized models. See his FAQ.

 

[jimgoss]

Thanks Parker and Sirius.