I want A Hasselblad. Talk Me Out Of It!

[MattKing]

The reason I missed focus was that I was traipsing with him. I was carrying a lot as well, it was quite warm and fairly humid, and the droplets of sweat were getting into my eyes!

 

[Pieter12]

The reason I missed focus was that I was traipsing with him. I was carrying a lot as well, it was quite warm and fairly humid, and the droplets of sweat were getting into my eyes!

No excuses!

 

[mshchem]

One of the drawbacks of living in a tropical paradise. The Canadian Riviera!

 

[chuckroast]

Having humped a field camera around in all kinds of conditions, I'd much rather deal with cold and snow up to the middle of the tripod that high humidity and heat.

N.B. You can dress up to handle the cold, but you can only get undressed up to a certain point to handle the heat until the cops show up ...

 

[BrianShaw]

<Brief Detour>

If true, we'll never know is whether Kodak modified a 500C to trigger electrically and that became the 500EL, or whether they built it on a prototype 500EL (assuming it was electrically advanced, which is likely), or whether they were entirely independent activities. It is an interesting coincidence that the 500EL prototype showed up in 1963 - the same year the KH-7 first flew!

Consult your favorite research resource if you want more info on the star field cameras using on the KH-7 and thereafter.

<We return now to the Hasselblad reliability debate and Andrew's purchasing conundrum>

See the section on "The Index Camera"

The Space Review: Mapping the dark side of the world (part 2): supplementing, and supplanting, the ARGON geodetic satellite program

 

[chuckroast]

See the section on "The Index Camera"

The Space Review: Mapping the dark side of the world (part 2): supplementing, and supplanting, the ARGON geodetic satellite program

Very cool.

Now @Andrew O'Neill HAS to get a 'Blad so he can be hip like all the rest of us space cadets...

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

The reason I missed focus was that I was traipsing with him. I was carrying a lot as well, it was quite warm and fairly humid, and the droplets of sweat were getting into my eyes!

I was relieved they we both managed to not trip and fall over those roots!

 

[MattKing]

I was relieved they we both managed to not trip and fall over those roots!

They were purty though:

 

[David R Williams]

Missed focus aside, the scale is impressive!

Andy - you literally stole the exact words from my keyboard.

 

[Michael Mutmansky]

Or a 60, 100, and 180

I started with a 50/80/150 lens combo and now I also have the 60/100/180 combo... I feel I prefer the 60/100/180 but it would be easy to work with either, TBH.

the 60 works better with the SWC/M or the 40 IMO. The 180 works better with the 350 as well...

Goodness, I have sooo much Hassy gear now.

 

[John Wiegerink]

I started with a 50/80/150 lens combo and now I also have the 60/100/180 combo... I feel I prefer the 60/100/180 but it would be easy to work with either, TBH.

the 60 works better with the SWC/M or the 40 IMO. The 180 works better with the 350 as well...

Goodness, I have sooo much Hassy gear now.

Maybe you could sell Andy some of your excess Hasselblad gear at a reasonable price to get the poor lad started on his way?????

 

[Arthurwg]

Or a 60, 100, and 180

The 60 and 120 might be all you'll ever need.

 

[David R Williams]

50-80-150 is perfect. So is any other combination, but no reason not to go with that most classic of lens combinations.

 

[BrianShaw]

50-80-150 is perfect. So is any other combination, but no reason not to go with that most classic of lens combinations.

Unless one is of the predilection to prefer 80, 150, and 250.

 

[tcolgate]

The 250 was the Earth Rise lens right?

 

[Alan Johnson]

Have a break from cameras, how about one of these old Hasselblad products:
Before Victor Hasselblad AB focused on cameras in the mid-20th century, the parent company's original inventory included:

• Fabrics
• Sewing accessories
• Domestic utensils
• Hardware
• Sewing machines

 

[Craig]

50-80-150 is perfect. So is any other combination, but no reason not to go with that most classic of lens combinations.

I have a Pentax 67 and I really like the 2 zooms. Between the 55-100 and the 90-180 I have everything covered. These are modern designs, so excellent performing lenses.

 

[brian steinberger]

I have the 50-75-150 for my Mamiya 6 so when I invested in a hasselblad I wanted it to be around the 120 and 250. Two things the Mamiya doesn’t do well, macro and tele. I went and got the 60 as well and love the 60-120-250 combo.

 

[0x001688936CA08]

Hasselblad V system is overpriced, the shutters always need service, and the Zeiss lenses are no better than Mamiya.

If you want a nice looking object buy a Hasselblad.

If you want to make great pictures reliably and spend half the money, use a Mamiya.

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

I have several Mamiya's, but they are all TLR's, and rangefinders... I want an SLR.

 

[0x001688936CA08]

Well you’re in luck!

Speaking subjectively, the only benefit of a 500 series Hasselblad is size, literally everything else is a compromise, with the exception of a few specific lenses.

 

[Kodachromeguy]

Given the choice and having the funds... Add a 40mm FLE on the short end and it is a dream-setup if the focal length suit you

I agree, the 40 FLE is amazing. But it is a challenge to use well, and I know I have not mastered it:

https://worldofdecay.blogspot.com/2024/07/danger-gas-and-review-of-zeiss-40mm-4.html?m=1

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

Well you’re in luck!

Speaking subjectively, the only benefit of a 500 series Hasselblad is size, literally everything else is a compromise, with the exception of a few specific lenses.

Interchangeable backs (like on my RB) is a benefit.

 

[Craig]

I have several Mamiya's, but they are all TLR's, and rangefinders... I want an SLR.

Isn't your RB67 an SLR?

 

[David R Williams]

The 250 was the Earth Rise lens right?

250SA, I believe, which was originally developed for NASA.