Want to Buy WTB: Hasselblad (120) film backs

Colin Corneau · Jan 4, 2015

Hey all - looking for some reliable, quality film backs for my trust 500c.

I have an upcoming trip overseas and want to have at least one more for the journey. I'm fine with being rough cosmetically but I need reliable, working backs with good spacing.

Can PayPal if desired. Many thanks

beepix · Jan 4, 2015

Hi,
Have one A12 back for sale. $95 plus shipping and insurance (via US Postal Sevice).
Also have Zeis Sonnar T* 150 mm f/4 (black). I've offered it for $455 but will consider an offer.
These are remnants of a Hassy system that I'm selling for the estate of a friend. Still have a range of lens hoods, a Polaroid back, Hasselblad full product line catalog from 1996, mint condition $40; and several bayonet filters. Let me know if you would like the full list.
bill@flanaganPhoto.com

mikefung · Jan 11, 2015

Hi if you are looking for 645 format as well, I have a A16 matching insert for sale too. It's working but I am not using it anymore. $100 + shipping. I'm in south Saskatchewan.

TheToadMen · Jan 11, 2015

A tip: the film backs for 220 roll film (type A24) are often cheaper but are just as good with 120 roll film (type A12). You only have to remember to reload after 12 shots instead of winding on.

Richard S. (rich815) · Jan 11, 2015

TheToadMen said:
A tip: the film backs for 220 roll film (type A24) are often cheaper but are just as good with 120 roll film (type A12). You only have to remember to reload after 12 shots instead of winding on.

You sure there's no pressure plate difference since 120 has paper and 220 not?

TheToadMen · Jan 11, 2015

Richard Sintchak (rich815) said:
You sure there's no pressure plate difference since 120 has paper and 220 not?

You can put 120 film in a 220 back, but not 220 film in a 120 back. The pressure plate of the 220 back can cope with the difference.
And other people have done it with succes. See also this thread:
(there was a url link here which no longer exists)

mikefung · Jan 11, 2015

You can put a 120 film into a A24 back, but you will only get 11 frames out of it because the frame spacing is different in a 220 format.

TheToadMen · Jan 12, 2015

mikefung said:
You can put a 120 film into a A24 back, but you will only get 11 frames out of it because the frame spacing is different in a 220 format.

That depends on how (well) you load the film. I ran an old film through the A24 back with the slide removed and marked the corners of the frame on the film itself after winding each time. I did get 12 good frames marked and enough margin left at the end.

However, I wonder if the length of the film strip might variate per manufacturer?

Want to Buy WTB: Hasselblad (120) film backs

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