Hasselblad question

[frank]

Does the Hasselblad back count exposures without film loaded?

I have a back that I haven't used in some time and I can't remember if it is loaded with film. The counter shows a number and counts up when I make an exposure, but how do I know if film is loaded? Sorry for the senior moment question!

 

[Sirius Glass]

You have film in the magazine. Look on the side and see if the red film indicator shows how much film has been used.

 

[BrianShaw]

The counter will count, but the film usage "thermometer" will not.

 

[frank]

Thanks Sirious and Brian. I have film!

HiHoSilver has been guilting me, I mean encouraging me, to use the 40 Distagon lens. Today I returned to a site that I recorded yesterday with a non-film camera.

 

[HiHoSilver]

'Can't wait to see the shots!

Lest anyone forget, Frank did this one - of which I'm highly jealous. 'Love it.

(there was a url link here which no longer exists)

 

[frank]

Thanks HiHo! I don't think this one will rival that one but I keep trying. Is it kosher to post a sketch of what the film version will look like? I noticed that with the hasselblad square format that I used today, I was able to include a nice arching branch over the scene that helps frame the shot.

 

[HiHoSilver]

I probably don't know enough to talk square vs other, but I've not found square to be limiting. With the 120 size, I can crop if I need to. First glance at this image & I'm instantly struck by the clarity, detail & tones. Its really nice that way. 'Wish all my stuff came out this good. I *do* like the branch framing & I use stuff the same way to frame. 'Seems funny how I keep staring at the shot. The tones & clarity keep me looking.