@guangong Can't argue with physics. As you press the shutter button, the mirror begins its movement sending an impulse onto the camera body. Simultaneously, the "barn doors" begin their movement doing the same. None of those forces are present in a TLR. I would even argue that the presence of the barn doors makes a Hassy the least stable MF SLR. I do not understand why they're even needed. My Bronica manages without.
Of course, photographer's skills matter. But all else being equal a medium format SLR cannot compete with a rangefinder or a TLR at handholdability. Because physics. Basically, if you're saying that your hands are better than mine, congratulations! But as you keep lowering the shutter speed, eventually you'll get to a point where you'll see the same difference I see at 1/125s.
I am posting this here to play devil's advocate. I am convinced that the Hasselblad is the ultimate camera, nothing compares. But even this magnificent machine has its flaws and handholdability is the one I bump into the most.
P.S. Although... a part of me wants to challenge you. Try competing with a tripod? Shoot a scene with a 80mm lens at 1/125s handheld. 11 shots in a row. Then shoot the final exposure of the same scene on a tripod with a mirror lockup. And then tell me again that all 12 exposures look the same scanned at 4,000dpi?
I guess it depends on the person. I had a hasselblad and thought it was an ergonomic disaster compared to a Pentax 67.
" What's not to like?"
LOL... Proving the thesis of the thread to be true, Steve!
And regarding the Caddy pictures, they seem more like artist renditions than photos.
They really liked air brushed art back then, just look at Miss September
I think a lot of folks like myself would very much like and happily buy the Original Hasselblad C or CM should someone produce new versions, even with metal or resin, by 3D printing and CNC milling that had the same strengths of manufacturing and top quality finishing, that can take all the "V" Series kit that can fit into them today.
The U.S. Patents are public domain now and Zeiss might happily bring back "V" Series lenses and a rangefinder or two to the table.
So, come on, our much Cherished Billionaires of America, and bring in a new Age of Excellence in analog products, starting with a proven winner, the 500CM!
They really liked air brushed art back then, just look at Miss September
I think a lot of folks like myself would very much like and happily buy the Original Hasselblad C or CM should someone produce new versions, even with metal or resin, by 3D printing and CNC milling that had the same strengths of manufacturing and top quality finishing, that can take all the "V" Series kit that can fit into them today.
The U.S. Patents are public domain now and Zeiss might happily bring back "V" Series lenses and a rangefinder or two to the table.
So, come on, our much Cherished Billionaires of America, and bring in a new Age of Excellence in analog products, starting with a proven winner, the 500CM!
Why? Just buy a 500CM or one of the later versions, CLA the hell out of it, have it re-leatherette'd and be a happy man.
Is this becoming a trolling forum? That's the real question.
I would like 220 and Polaroid pack film Dearest Billionaires.
the one or the other, both would be a dream....And, dearest billionaires, please consider 4x5 sheet Polaroid too. It should be just as easy as the pack film once you get the ball rolling (again).
To the OP question, we should consider asking if all those medium format SLR fans, who can not afford a Hasselblad for whatever reason, would buy or switch, aka, trade up to a Hasselblad "V" body and lenses, if enabled, because of its working properties, including all the many accessories out there, if you can find them.
I would not trade my Mamiya systems either (C330/RB67). I'm the OP and the question was just irony on a day where most threads on the first page concerned Hasselblads. And yes, I had a complete Hasselblad system many years ago and I sold it, as the Mamiyas served me better. Another sacrilege: I own a complete working Kiev 88 system which gives nice results since many years...I wouldn't. My Mamiya 645 equipment better meets my needs.
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