Hasselblad V System: which knob or crank are you using, and why?
Hasselblad V System: which knob or crank are you using, and why?
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I have had a Hasseblad for 20 plus years but don't use it now.
When I was using it (as a hobbyist) for mostly static subjects) I used the knob because I didn't feel the need to have the faster crank although I own one.
When I was using it (as a hobbyist) for mostly static subjects) I used the knob because I didn't feel the need to have the faster crank although I own one.
Mine came with a fold out crank. The exposure meter knob looks cool if they work
I use the ones that came as stock, 44016 - Classic Rapid Winding Crank chrome, in each camera. That can be model and year dependent.
I have 3 bodies and they all came with the 44086.
Why Do I use it?
1-I saw no reason to swap it out
2-It works really well, and is easier than the plain knob, and more robust than the older classic winding crank.
My Two 500cm Hasselblad cranks were both rapid types, black and chrome, though I did also have the simple regular kit crank with the 'blad' I bought new, way back.
I like the rapids because it's that more leverage on the winding actions and though they can remain closed, two many times, they can induce carpal tunnel pains.
Never had any of these fail, so I feel they are durable accessories.
I like the rapids because it's that more leverage on the winding actions and though they can remain closed, two many times, they can induce carpal tunnel pains.
Never had any of these fail, so I feel they are durable accessories.
My crank wind is packed away in its box and all I use is the metered knob wind. My meter is still dead on after all these years, which seems amazing to me. Now for the truth about using the meter in the knob. I hardly ever use it since I use a separate hand-held meter, but it's nice to have when you find you left your hand-held meter back in your car that's now a half mile or more away.Mine came with a fold out crank. The exposure meter knob looks cool if they work
that's how the camera came and I got used to it; never saw a need to change.
Ok John then please cast your vote.
It's years since I used a 44024 knob but I remember the way to get a second hand-held shot off quickly was to hold the knob steady, fully rotate the camera about the knob axis, aim, and shoot again.
But don't drop the camera. The studio floor is unkind.
But don't drop the camera. The studio floor is unkind.
Do the different knobs change the way you compose and take pictures, or is it the photographer who makes/takes (S. Sonntag) a picture?
The simple round one that came with my 1981 500C/M, why would I need a winding crank? To go faster? I shoot analogue precisely for its 'inertia'...
Besides, the standard round knob fits nicely in the round between the thumb and index of my right hand, and I just can reach the shutter release with the index and support the camera with the other 3 fingers. The left hand is for focussing. I can hold the 500C/M firmly with just one (right-) hand thanks to that knob.
And I don't mind to take over the camera with my left had to transport the film and span the camera with the right one.
Besides, after all these years (42) I can almost feel what is happening in the camera by turning that knob...
The round knob is a main part of the Hasselblad's well well-thought-out ergonomics as designed by Sixten Sason (as the original SAAB was too).
I had a 44040, but I didn't like it.
BTW, I always have the strap around the neck or wind around the wrist when shooting handheld, that is why I never dropped the camera (yet), but never say never...
Besides, the standard round knob fits nicely in the round between the thumb and index of my right hand, and I just can reach the shutter release with the index and support the camera with the other 3 fingers. The left hand is for focussing. I can hold the 500C/M firmly with just one (right-) hand thanks to that knob.
And I don't mind to take over the camera with my left had to transport the film and span the camera with the right one.
Besides, after all these years (42) I can almost feel what is happening in the camera by turning that knob...
The round knob is a main part of the Hasselblad's well well-thought-out ergonomics as designed by Sixten Sason (as the original SAAB was too).
I had a 44040, but I didn't like it.
BTW, I always have the strap around the neck or wind around the wrist when shooting handheld, that is why I never dropped the camera (yet), but never say never...
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Philippe-Georges
"BTW, I always have the strap around the neck or wind around the wrist when shooting handheld, that is why I never dropped the camera (yet), but never say never..."
I like and always use the Hasselblad leather wrist strap on my left hand, though to make it more secure, I'll sometimes slip a thicker rubber band, doubled, over the strap to hold it a little more secure, tighter, up on the wrist.
The few times I've almost had my 500cm fall, like a recent slide off a couch in a room with a stoneware floor, I can feel my fractional of a second, heart skip a beat.
So far I've never dropped one an I'm dedicated to the principle of never doing so, knock on wood.
"BTW, I always have the strap around the neck or wind around the wrist when shooting handheld, that is why I never dropped the camera (yet), but never say never..."
I like and always use the Hasselblad leather wrist strap on my left hand, though to make it more secure, I'll sometimes slip a thicker rubber band, doubled, over the strap to hold it a little more secure, tighter, up on the wrist.
The few times I've almost had my 500cm fall, like a recent slide off a couch in a room with a stoneware floor, I can feel my fractional of a second, heart skip a beat.
So far I've never dropped one an I'm dedicated to the principle of never doing so, knock on wood.
The short 41460 wrist strap that was part of the motorized cameras is great. I also use the 1994 rubberized 59080, but I have a 49018 vintage long strap which is very uncomfortable, too.
Re cranks - let's not forget that when the V system was launched, there were few motorized cameras available, so speed cocking and film transport was an important feature.
Philippe-Georges, thank you also for mentioning Sixten Sason. I just looked him up and learned that the first V-system camera (1600F) was launched in 1948(!). The design lasted until 2013, how many other camera manufacturers - maybe Leica? - can claim that?!
Wait - to be 100% correct, the design was revived for the 907x, even better.
Re cranks - let's not forget that when the V system was launched, there were few motorized cameras available, so speed cocking and film transport was an important feature.
Philippe-Georges, thank you also for mentioning Sixten Sason. I just looked him up and learned that the first V-system camera (1600F) was launched in 1948(!). The design lasted until 2013, how many other camera manufacturers - maybe Leica? - can claim that?!
Wait - to be 100% correct, the design was revived for the 907x, even better.
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Although the 49018 looks good on chrome bodies with silver lenses, whereas the 59080 is more suitable for black bodies with black lenses.
just read a l-o-n-g review of the 2000FCM on Emulsive. I want!
Or the one with blue go-faster stripes!!
Or the one with blue go-faster stripes!!
It surprises me a bit that the meter knob came with the new 200FCM, as that model had the mirror 3-way switch in the centre of the know which in turn required the design of a new folding crank to give access to said switch. Using the meter knob would totally screw up the intended workflow.
Just sayin'.
Maybe you should contact the seller and demand the orginal 44075.
Just sayin'.
Maybe you should contact the seller and demand the orginal 44075.
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What is the overall experience with these metered knobs? It's 2024 - do they still generally respond correctly?
40440 is the correct one, you should talk to the seller and ask for the correct one
The Linhof Technika isn't so young neither, the Ur-Technika dates from 1934...
Linhof is the oldest still active camera builder, it all started in 1887!
So the still active and 'old' camera builders are mostly European:
Linhof
Leica
Hasselblad
Sinar
Arca Swiss
and those I forget...
##leica is probably the only one one could call a "mass market manufacturer"
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