How much?
My first Hassy was a 500C that I bought 'piece by piece' scouring Shutterbug ads for rock bottom prices...because College Student.
It was a noticeable step up from my Kowa 6, image quality-wise...because Zeiss.
When a good deal came around, I upgraded to a 500C/M...because Newer.
The 500C doesn't have user-interchangeable viewing screens, the C/M does.
It was too long ago and too many cameras ago to give a fair analysis, sorry.
500C screens can be upgraded, but by a qualified tech, from what I understand...(no first-hand experience with that).
If two of those lenses are the 30 mm fisheye and 50 FLE, the outfit could be a great buy.
A Hassy fits in your hand like no other MF single reflex camera. You won’t be disappointed. Go for it. I have a C/M. Never had a need for interchangeable screens. Also have a 2000 FCM, will use until its premature unfixable death. The screen should be just fine for general photography.
I had a Bronica SQA and also Mamiya C330, both too cumbersome.
The Mamiya fits well in the hand but I do prefer the square format as tilting 645 is awkward.
Maybe I will just stick with the Mamiya and it's wonderful viewfinder!
That is going way too far, everyone is different. Haselblad hardly fits so well. It might for some individuals, but just as well can feel awkward too.
Ouch... First you must evolve into conforming to the Hasselblad ergonomics. Until you ascend to that level, you aren't qualified to have an opinion of a Hasselblad. You spoke too soon, with some growing up to do. Will be awkward for you in the future to have this embarrassing liability of a comment stored on the Internet forever.
At least you've done this anonymously.
@Melvin J Bramley I won't talk you out of it. Getting a Hasselblad is the end of your GAS journey. There's nothing after. A Hasselblad is the final destination. You now have everything. From now on you only have your skill and bad luck to blame for not becoming rich and famous.
I own several Hasselblad's, 7 lenses, I know what I mean when I say it.
Of course you do. Just be aware of limitations of your knowings and meanings! Everyone can own a Hasselblad. But ascending to its level requires a lot of dedication, self-reflection, a healthy diet, and stable surroundings free of harmful distractions.
Of course you do. Just be aware of limitations of your knowings and meanings! Everyone can own a Hasselblad. But ascending to its level requires a lot of dedication, self-reflection, a healthy diet, and stable surroundings free of harmful distractions.
Of course you do. Just be aware of limitations of your knowings and meanings! Everyone can own a Hasselblad. But ascending to its level requires a lot of dedication, self-reflection, a healthy diet, and stable surroundings free of harmful distractions.
It is true - any time left handed me tried to use a Hasselblad, it was the sort of torture only the really dedicated and pure would ever endure!
I have the opportunity to purchase a Hasselblad 500C and lenses at a reasonable price.
My current SLR MF is a Mamiya 645 pro, which is nice but I prefer the square format.
Talk me into it or out of it!
Pro's and cons.
Size weight portability metering etc!!
It won't be available long at the advertised price.
TB
$2200 with three lenses and extras!
I had a Bronica SQA and also Mamiya C330, both too cumbersome.
The Mamiya fits well in the hand but I do prefer the square format as tilting 645 is awkward.
Maybe I will just stick with the Mamiya and it's wonderful viewfinder!
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