Wise lens choice! When my 1000F finally died in early 80s, replaced with 2000FCM. Considering original cost and taking inflation into account, Hassy lenses are now a bargain. However, owning this camera will cut into your wine, women and song budget.
Enjoy!
Would it be too early to start diverting a small percentage of your take home pay to a special savings account so that you can afford to keep the thing serviced?
Actually, I am a bit puzzled by this. Why would maintenance of a fully mechanical body like 503cx be any different from C-series Mamiyas or a Leica? The body itself is just a black box with "auxiliary shutter". I do not see myself using the back (I will only have one) so the seals/latches shouldn't be under any stress. Doesn't KEH claim to CLA equipment before they sell it? I honestly expect 5+ years of worry-free / maintenance-free service and will be disappointed if it plays out differently.
P.S. The package status is "out for delivery". The model (cat) is groomed and ready. I'm sitting on my front porch flexing the delivery signature arm.
Hasselblad draw beautiful women to you. They even take their clothes off for you. Too bad the Rollei owners do not know that. Oh no! my secret slipped out!
One of the reasons I like my Rolleicord iii, and have not ever bought a rolleiflex. It stays in one hand.They do feel very natural in hand and unlike many TLR, you do not have to continuously pass it back and forth from left to right while in use.
You are absolutely correct. Most of the problems with this stuff, other than hard use comes from letting it set. I've had three Hasselblad backs that I purchased for a great price that needed nothing but me removing a cover and applying a couple drops of solvent and oil.Actually, I am a bit puzzled by this. Why would maintenance of a fully mechanical body like 503cx be any different from C-series Mamiyas or a Leica? The body itself is just a black box with "auxiliary shutter". I do not see myself using the back (I will only have one) so the seals/latches shouldn't be under any stress. Doesn't KEH claim to CLA equipment before they sell it? I honestly expect 5+ years of worry-free / maintenance-free service and will be disappointed if it plays out differently.
P.S. The package status is "out for delivery". The model (cat) is groomed and ready. I'm sitting on my front porch flexing the delivery signature arm.
The 60mm lens is an impeccable choice. I have personally tried almost every Hasselblad lens shorter than 350mm (only missing the 180mm) and the 60 is really magical. It is my favorite lens. Enjoy your new camera!
Congrats on the Hasselblad! You'll love that 60mm (I do). Performance is top notch and it's quite small by Hassy lens standards (not the smallest, though)Thanks! I bought a 60mm CF f/3.5 as my first lens. For some reason, I prefer my MF lenses to be slightly wider than normal. My most used lenses for both Mamiyas are 55mm.
You'll need a 150mm lens for that. Rolleiflexes do not have thisHasselblad draw beautiful women to you. They even take their clothes off for you. Too bad the Rollei owners do not know that. Oh no! my secret slipped out!
If you don't mind the framelines corresponding to a 33x44mm digital sensor, one of the most cost-efficient ways to come to a focusing screen with microprism is to get the one Hasselblad made for their digital cameras, reference H-3042264. Currently listed at $260 new at B&H (on backorder, though), which is way cheaper than second-hand Acute Matte D. The latter can easily fetch north of $300-400 (at least here in Europe).Just finished my first roll. I was relieved to confirm that it's a tough camera, nothing flimsy about it, and it doesn't need to be babied. One disappointing aspect is focusing. My camera came with the Acute Matte D #42217 (split-image with grid) screen and I'm struggling, hoping to improve with practice, but this made me realize how much I rely on microprism on my other SLRs... Should have gotten the #42215 instead.
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