No, one needs to stick to two rules:Is the Hasselblad that tricky to use? I've heard that with the Kiev, you have have to be very careful about some operations or it goes *cruynch*.... But was unaware the Hasselblad was similarly delicate.
My Bronica is extremely rugged, and aside from electrical contact issues, could probably survive a drop onto anything softer than concrete-- not RTFM'ing can lead to unexpected behavior, but not a systems failure.
Always make sure that both the lens and the body are cocked before attaching removing.
Makes sense. Wouldn't want your lens going off (or coming on) half-cocked.
The Bronica won't allow you to remove the lens unless the system is cocked and the mirror down-- I suspect to keep the film from being exposed.
And if, like me, you are strongly left handed, and have limited use of your right hand, they are really awkward to use!Especially if one is right handed.
Bronica used right handed grips, winded with your right thumb, left your left to operate the camera. I still am more familiar with a RZ67 II, than a Blad. I always used the left hand grip. Mamiya is great as with bellows there's a focus knob on both sides.And if, like me, you are strongly left handed, and have limited use of your right hand, they are really awkward to use!
In comparison, my various Mamiya medium format cameras (sometimes with a couple of accessories) have been great for me.
IMHO, ergonomics is more important than many other factors, when it comes to cameras.
One thing about the Hasselblad. Design. Like the Leica and the original Nikon F, from a purely form follows function Hasselblad is about as good as it gets. Especially if one is right handed. The way the camera lays in your left hand, using a WLF. The later acutematte focusing screens are also amazing
Has anyone purchased those aftermarket darkslide holders that you can get on Ebay and other places? I am seeing only two different types across all the vendors. One is blank on the film box top sleeve and the other says "For Hasselblad" on the sleeve. Beyond that, I can't tell any other differences.
I'm curious about the quality of ove vs. the other and whether people feel they are worth the spend. (They certainily are from a dark slide management perspective IMO, but if they are junk, then probably not).
Here's the one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/125111313365
and the other...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/125139734654
The look virtually identical other than having or not having the text on the box top sleeve... Price-wise, they are all about $20-25 +/-
Actually, looking closer at what's on your links, the two I have don't say "for Hasselblad" but they look different. They are open on the inside so that you can still view the hasselbad film ID holder. They look like the one that's been added to this back:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/154867766894?hash=item240ed6966e:g:9cMAAOSw~CtiF7Wb
Jeremy
Actually, looking closer at what's on your links, the two I have don't say "for Hasselblad" but they look different. They are open on the inside so that you can still view the hasselbad film ID holder. They look like the one that's been added to this back:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/154867766894?hash=item240ed6966e:g:9cMAAOSw~CtiF7Wb
Jeremy
So, an Hasselblad is on it's way to me (a great condition 501C that had a CLA in December 2021) and a few lenses and film backs, etc., all coming.
Nothing is more satisfying than pulling a PerkeoII from your tight jeans pocket and making a great B&W picture.
Me and my Rollei TLRs are a match for life.
And If Rollei TLRs are your camera, you get to walk down the street with three TLRs hanging from you neck, Wide, Normal and Tele providing maximum bling.
One focal length lens is all you need. God gave you the tele and wide lenses. They are called feet! Walk closer for tele shots and backup for wide angle. Of course, it gets very interesting when you use that technique to get a close up of a ship while you're standing on a dock. Unless you're God's son that is. Truth is, we can do pretty darn good with that one standard lens if we try. JohnWNice! Which is your wide angle of choice?
He he he...
Rolleiflexes are great cameras (i rate them way above Leica rangefinders in general, as the best german-made cameras), however you are stuck with only one focal length. Of course unless you want to pay a small fortune for the tele-rolleiflex and wide-rolleiflex (which isn't that wide, btw)
Exactly.
One focal length lens is all you need. God gave you the tele and wide lenses. They are called feet! Walk closer for tele shots and backup for wide angle.
Truth is, we can do pretty darn good with that one standard lens if we try. JohnW
My above comments were in jest. I agree with what you are saying 100%, but when all you have is one lens you use it. I'm not going to throw my Medalist on a shelf to collect dust just because it doesn't have the capability to interchange lenses. Same goes for my Rollei and Super Ikonta cameras. I want lens choice then I dig out the Pentax 67 or Hassy 500C. Sometime simple is better, because you have no choice. JohnWThis is an often repeated argument that borders on fallacy.
You simply can't simulate the exaggerated perspective of a 40mm, 50/55mm medium format lens by simply "walking closer". Simply because there isn't enough angle of view.
As for the tele, sure, there is enough angle of view and i can simulate a 80mm or 85mm portrait lens by walking away with a Rolleiflex and cropping only a 24x36mm area (from the original 56x56mm area). That would, also, be a big waste of money and frames; doing the same with a 85/1.8 lens and a 35mm camera would give me cheaper frames, more frames per roll, higher brightness, less DOF, and maybe, maybe, a bit higher resolution.
Yes, I agree with you, but it's good to have options. They make the "job" easier.
Moreover if you're commiting to a higher cost format.
One focal length lens is all you need. God gave you the tele and wide lenses. They are called feet! Walk closer for tele shots and backup for wide angle. Of course, it gets very interesting when you use that technique to get a close up of a ship while you're standing on a dock. Unless you're God's son that is. Truth is, we can do pretty darn good with that one standard lens if we try. JohnW
Mr. Glass,So much wrong with this, however starting off with one camera, one lens, one film and one developer and using only those is a great way to learn about photography and the tools one has.
Mr. Glass,
My comments about using your feet to zoom in or out was mainly tongue in cheek, so to speak. If you have a camera you like that has a fixed lens don't stop using it just because you can put a tele or wide angle on it. If I want an interchangeable lens option, I'll use my overrated Hasselblad camera. Ha-ha! JohnW
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