Is this becoming a Hasselblad forum?

[mshchem]

6x7 is a Space Oddity that might have been invented by Dave Brubeck.

 

[mshchem]

I most cameras.

 

[MattKing]

I think we should start threads on Ford vs. Chevy, Pepsi vs. Coke, Colgate vs. Crest.
Then us moderators could be busy locking them all down.
Some of us have lots of experience with multiple types of cameras, in multiple situations, involving many different photographers.
And we know that there are many different reasons to prefer many different cameras.

 

[BrianShaw]

Too easy. Let’s have some more difficult choices!

 

[Don_ih]

Some of us have lots of experience with multiple types of cameras, in multiple situations, involving many different photographers.

That's an interesting sentence. It sounds like a convention or something.

 

[chuckroast]

Too easy. Let’s have some more difficult choices!

Duh. I mean, everyone knows Coke is the superior drink ....

 

[MattKing]

That's an interesting sentence. It sounds like a convention or something.

Or in a lab, photography studio employing stringers, retail store, newspaper (mostly 35mm) or educational environment.
Probably a few others as well.

 

[Craig]

I think we should start threads on Ford vs. Chevy, Pepsi vs. Coke, Colgate vs. Crest.

Kodak vs Ilford, pyro vs D76, stand development vs manufacturer recommended development, the list is endless.

Human tribalism knows no bounds.

 

[Hassasin]

Kodak vs Ilford, pyro vs D76, stand development vs manufacturer recommended development, the list is endless.

Human tribalism knows no bounds.

Nothing beats Hasselblad being the only real camera though.

 

[guangong]

This thread reminds me of an article that appeared in one of the consumer advisor magazines popular during the 1960s. Camera repair shops were surveyed as to which cameras were sent in for repairs. The upshot of the article was that the most repaired cameras to be avoided were Nikon, Leica, and Canon (if memory serves me right). Ignored was the fact that these were professional instruments used day in day out. Some of this talk about supposedly delicate mechanics of Hasselblad seems to be based on a similar misinterpretation. (The professional daily use of Hassies compared to say Bronicas and Kiowas.) While somewhat anxious about the demise of my 2000FCM, it’s not because of fragility of camera, but rather the inability to find a service facility. I bought a backup CM just in case, but will lose ability to use nonHasselblod lenses.

 

[Arthurwg]

"It's not the ships, it's the men in them."

 

[chuckroast]

This thread reminds me of an article that appeared in one of the consumer advisor magazines popular during the 1960s. Camera repair shops were surveyed as to which cameras were sent in for repairs. The upshot of the article was that the most repaired cameras to be avoided were Nikon, Leica, and Canon (if memory serves me right). Ignored was the fact that these were professional instruments used day in day out. Some of this talk about supposedly delicate mechanics of Hasselblad seems to be based on a similar misinterpretation. (The professional daily use of Hassies compared to say Bronicas and Kiowas.) While somewhat anxious about the demise of my 2000FCM, it’s not because of fragility of camera, but rather the inability to find a service facility. I bought a backup CM just in case, but will lose ability to use nonHasselblod lenses.

Also, there were likely more Nikons and Canons in use so more would exist eventually needing service.


Correlation and cause are not the same thing. The sun doesn't set because the street lights come on...

 

[BrianShaw]

Also, there were likely more Nikons and Canons in use so more would exist eventually needing service.


Correlation and cause are not the same thing. The sun doesn't set because the street lights come on...

plus... servicing and repair can be 2 totally diferent things. I wonder if those were discriminated in the survey(s).

 

[Craig]

Nothing beats Hasselblad being the only real camera though.

Say that to the Leica lovers!

 

[chuckroast]

Say that to the Leica lovers!

What are you supposed to do if you have- and use both?

Roses are red
Violets are blue
I'm schizophrenic
And so am I

 

[Hassasin]

Say that to the Leica lovers!

No Leica mention in this thread. But since it came up, I'd say without reservations: Leica has a much larger argument being what it is claimed to be Hasselblad ever had. Since buying a few L pieces, and many more of H, I have no doubts Hasselblad only wished they had poached some of the Leica engineers. But if any had any professional integrity, none would have ever moved, irrespective of perks.

 

[RezaLoghme]

Q: In a photography forum, how do you easily identify all the Mamiya, 35mm RF, 1930s folder, 1980s point-and-shoot and pinhole camera owners?
A: Start a Hasselblad thread and they will all end up there in no time, telling everybody that their choice of camera is superior to a Hasselblad.

Q: Does this also work the other way around?
A: Erm, no. Hasselblad owners are a peaceful bunch and happy with their cameras so they do not have to invade thread about other brands.

Q: And these guys with their Russian lookalike Hassies?
A: Ukraine, not Russia, close but no cigar. But in their defence, some people actually drive and enjoy replica Ferraris. Why not. Some men even wear toupées.

 

[Don_ih]

In a photography forum, how do you easily identify all the Mamiya, 35mm RF, 1930s folder, 1980s point-and-shoot and pinhole camera owners?

In this forum, pretty much everyone who comments has all of those, no matter what thread. Most seem to also have Hasselblads.

 

[mshchem]

Also, there were likely more Nikons and Canons in use so more would exist eventually needing service.


Correlation and cause are not the same thing. The sun doesn't set because the street lights come on...

Evidence based medicine

 

[koraks]

Q: In a photography forum

I can tell you're relatively new here.

 

[warden]

Q: In a photography forum, how do you easily identify all the Mamiya, 35mm RF, 1930s folder, 1980s point-and-shoot and pinhole camera owners?
A: Start a Hasselblad thread and they will all end up there in no time, telling everybody that their choice of camera is superior to a Hasselblad.

Q: Does this also work the other way around?
A: Erm, no. Hasselblad owners are a peaceful bunch and happy with their cameras so they do not have to invade thread about other brands.

Q: And these guys with their Russian lookalike Hassies?
A: Ukraine, not Russia, close but no cigar. But in their defence, some people actually drive and enjoy replica Ferraris. Why not. Some men even wear toupées.

Unfair generalizations about people on this forum aside, Hasselblad made high quality cameras, and sometimes they're a great choice. Other times they're not.

 

[koraks]

Unfair generalizations about people

It seems like this thread has become more about those than about photography. Maybe it's time to take a break from it.