Hasselblad H2F Questions

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So, I’ve got a show next August and in addition to my usual 16x20” prints, I’m expected to produce several 20x24” prints. I’m mostly a 35mm shooter, so I’ve borrowed a Hasselblad H2F that I can keep “indefinitely” while working on this show.

I’ve got a couple questions for anyone who knows this camera.

1) So far, I gotten through six rolls of film on a set of three CR123 batteries; edit to add: I mean, the batteries died after six rolls. Is this typical? Is there a better battery solution?

2) How do these H-series cameras compare to the classic Hasselblad square-format cameras? I’ve only used Mamiya SLRs and Fuji rangefinders.

It’s true what they say: handling a Hasselblad is bad for your pocketbook; I want one of these for myself!

Talk me out of it.
 

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1) So far, I gotten through six rolls of film on a set of three CR123 batteries; edit to add: I mean, the batteries died after six rolls. Is this typical? Is there a better battery solution?

Talk me out of it.
I shoot film with an H1. Six rolls sounds about right. I mostly use rechargeable grips. I think they last longer, but I never paid much attention. I also use those with an H3DII.
Nice expensive lenses. Go for it!
 
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Thanks for the info, Miller, I’ll just have to buy more batteries I guess!

As for the lenses, yessir, they’re pricey. My loaner just has an 80mm, which is fine for what I’m doing. I often shoot with a normal on 35mm.
 

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The internet is your friend when it comes to to CR123 batteries.
I have had good results with the Surefire batteries.
 

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batteryjunction is where I go for cheap batteries - Rayovacs and panasonics are cheap there
 
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