Want to Buy Hasselblad kit

[rorye]

I'm looking to buy a 500C or similar with an 80mm lens and A12 back.
I see a few on E Bay but would rather buy from a fellow Photrio member if possible.

 

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[mgb74]

Actually, thinking of selling mine in January. I need to run a roll though to make sure it's working fine. 500c (1968 IIRC), waist level and 45 deg prism, a couple of A12 backs and an A16 back. All chrome. I don't need to sell the 45 deg prism and all the backs in one package. I'll try to take some photos and figure out pricing over the next week.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Obviously the OP is very wise.

 

[Steven Lee]

@rorye if the deal with mgb74 falls through, KEH currently has several bodies to choose from, and a decent selection of lenses.

 

[luvcameras]

Hi - I have many Hassys... I will put together some pics... What vintage 80mm lens are you looking for ? Chrome, black or CF ?

 

[Jeremy Mudd]

@rorye if the deal with mgb74 falls through, KEH currently has several bodies to choose from, and a decent selection of lenses.

Out of curiosity I went and checked out what they currently have. The clickbait prices on what's shown are for the UGLY or Bargain items, nicer lenses are carrying a pretty high premium there. There's a couple of the UGLY or Bargain lenses I might be interested in but without good descriptions of what's off with them, and no images, it kinda scares me off.

Jeremy

 

[rorye]

Hi - I have many Hassys... I will put together some pics... What vintage 80mm lens are you looking for ? Chrome, black or CF ?

Hi luvcameras, I was hoping to find a CF, it's actually for a client/friend and he'd rather have something on the newer side. Thank you!

 

[Sirius Glass]

Hi luvcameras, I was hoping to find a CF, it's actually for a client/friend and he'd rather have something on the newer side. Thank you!

I recommend CF and later lenses because

• parts [springs and B50 filters] are getting harder to find and service can be a problem
• the ergonomics are not as good, changing the aperture and shutter speed at a given EV is awkward for C lenses
• One set of B60 filters will work for most of the CF and later lenses, some of the larger diameter lenses of the shorter and longer focal lengths use larger filters

I have only two C lenses: the Fisheye 30mm and the 500mm lenses only because the price that they were offered was so low that I could not pass them up. I have the 30mm Fisheye, 38mm Biogon SWC, 50mm, 80mm, 100mm, 150mm, 250mm and 500mm lenses.

 

[rorye]

I recommend CF and later lenses because

• parts [springs and B50 filters] are getting harder to find and service can be a problem
• the ergonomics are not as good, changing the aperture and shutter speed at a given EV is awkward for C lenses
• One set of B60 filters will work for most of the CF and later lenses, some of the larger diameter lenses of the shorter and longer focal lengths use larger filters

I have only two C lenses: the Fisheye 30mm and the 500mm lenses only because the price that they were offered was so low that I could not pass them up. I have the 30mm Fisheye, 38mm Biogon SWC, 50mm, 80mm, 100mm, 150mm, 250mm and 500mm lenses.

Thanks Sirius, that all makes great sense to me!

 

[Sirius Glass]

Thanks Sirius, that all makes great sense to me!

Feel free to send PMs to me with questions.

 

[luvcameras]

Rorye - ok, so a 500c with an 80 CF lens.... I will put together a kit for you and send pics in the next few days.

You can reach me at dcolucci@aol.com and my site is AntiqueCameras.net

Thanks
Dan

 

[MTGseattle]

There are a couple of "kits" on Seattle craigslist right now. Seller is asking $1200. Looks like chrome all around. Body, 80mm, back and waist level. I'm only posting this because I don't see them locally very often. I have no idea how that pricing holds up.

 

[rorye]

There are a couple of "kits" on Seattle craigslist right now. Seller is asking $1200. Looks like chrome all around. Body, 80mm, back and waist level. I'm only posting this because I don't see them locally very often. I have no idea how that pricing holds up.

Thanks for the head's up MTGseattle