Hasselblad 500c and Pistol grip

Logan Becker · Jan 25, 2018

I just got a pistol style grip for my Hasselblad and I’m absolutely sure that it is meant for the V system and specifically 500c as well— only when I mount it to the bottom and secure the bolt the trigger’s contact is several milimeters inward from and above the shutter release. Just to be clear, the product number is 45057 and it’s the grip that positions one’s hand under the body, not off to the side with a flat bracket that fixes to the tripod mount. Maybe I’m doing it wrong??

Logan Becker · Jan 25, 2018

My bad, the ID is 45047

bdial · Jan 25, 2018

Does your camera have a modified bottom plate possibly?
There are a few different ones from Hasselblad, but I've always assumed the 3/8" socket is positioned the same. Any evidence of mods to the grip?
Can you post some pics of what you have?

MattKing · Jan 25, 2018

Was there a special trigger grip for the EL/M?

Chris Livsey · Jan 25, 2018

Are you sure it is 45057, or is that just what the seller said? Some sellers are not aware of the two types made:
The pistol grip for the motor bodies looks superficially the same but the release trigger has a different shape, there is no code number on the part. It is 46221 and is much less common and commands a higher price. They are not compatible with the "wrong" body.
Try to Google both numbers and compare images with which you have, I suspect you have the motor body version.

Chris Livsey · Jan 26, 2018

I do not hold the copyright so have added two links, which will not be permanent, they should help you identify which grip you actually have:

https://www.camleyphotographic.com/shop/hasselblad-pistol-grip-for-500elm-46221-condition-4e-5909/
https://www.camleyphotographic.com/...r-500c-500cm-2000fcm-45047-condition-4e-6879/

Logan Becker · Feb 5, 2018

Chris Livsey said:
I do not hold the copyright so have added two links, which will not be permanent, they should help you identify which grip you actually have:

https://www.camleyphotographic.com/shop/hasselblad-pistol-grip-for-500elm-46221-condition-4e-5909/
https://www.camleyphotographic.com/...r-500c-500cm-2000fcm-45047-condition-4e-6879/

Thanks for those links, turns out the seller misrepresented the item and gave me a return label and refund. I then ordered the correct grip (45047) and it works like a charm! Very helpful when getting pan shots

bdial · Feb 6, 2018

Congratulations.
I got asked if I my rig was a gun one time, when I was working with my 500C with that grip. But it does make for a nice set-up.

Sirius Glass · Feb 6, 2018

Logan Becker said:
Thanks for those links, turns out the seller misrepresented the item and gave me a return label and refund. I then ordered the correct grip (45047) and it works like a charm! Very helpful when getting pan shots

If you place the camera body in your left hand, focus and adjust with your right hand. You can use your left index finger to trigger the shutter. That is what I have been doing. I have a pistol grip that I could use, but I have never even tried it on the camera. [I was given it.]

Chris Livsey · Feb 6, 2018

Logan Becker said:
Thanks for those links, turns out the seller misrepresented the item and gave me a return label and refund. I then ordered the correct grip (45047) and it works like a charm! Very helpful when getting pan shots

That's good news, thank you for the follow up. One of Hasselblad's failings is the lack of identifying numbers on the accessory range, in particular the screens, causes no end of confusion.

fdonadio · Feb 6, 2018

bdial said:
Congratulations.
I got asked if I my rig was a gun one time, when I was working with my 500C with that grip. But it does make for a nice set-up.

I was asked if I was shooting Super-8 when I had that grip in my 500c/m. When I told it was a still camera, the guy looked unamused and just walked away.

Sirius Glass · Feb 6, 2018

You need to check out https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/new-thread-is-that-a-hasselblad-itah.146623/

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