Want to Buy WTB: Hasselblad System

AaronRatza · Oct 11, 2016

I am also looking for a hasselblad system. Would be looking for a user condition, mechanically perfect, complete kit (body, lens, viewfinder, and 120 back). PM with details if you have one available.

HiHoSilver · Oct 11, 2016

They're not nirvana, but I doubt you'd regret it.
'Might be a good idea to solicit recommendations for what to look for, like which focus screen, how recent are CLAs on body & backs - or just budget another 30% for having it done.

benmar · Oct 12, 2016

If your interested, I have one that is in near perfect condition, with much of the original documentation and recipe.

Warning, it is not cheap.

AaronRatza · Oct 12, 2016

I'm really just looking for a user. Anything that is perfect I know I can't afford.lol Thank you for the reply though.

benmar · Oct 12, 2016

Ya, I know the feeling. It's about 1350 if that helps.

nsurit · Oct 12, 2016

I've seen a few on Craigslist in larger cities. You might keep an eye out on Craigslist. Got a big part of my kit there.

RalphLambrecht · Oct 13, 2016

AaronRatza said:
I am also looking for a hasselblad system. Would be looking for a user condition, mechanically perfect, complete kit (body, lens, viewfinder, and 120 back). PM with details if you have one available.

I do but I would never part with it.It's like a good marriage.. until death does us part.

Sirius Glass · Oct 14, 2016

When I die I am taking my Hasselblads and lenses with me.

frank · Oct 14, 2016

Sirius Glass said:
When I die I am taking my Hasselblads and lenses with me.

aciel78 · Oct 28, 2016

AaronRatza said:
I am also looking for a hasselblad system. Would be looking for a user condition, mechanically perfect, complete kit (body, lens, viewfinder, and 120 back). PM with details if you have one available.

Pm'd you

AaronRatza · Oct 30, 2016

Hasselblad purchased

Sirius Glass · Oct 30, 2016

Tell us about the camera. Which lens?

Interested readers want to know!

AaronRatza · Oct 30, 2016

It's a 500c with a 250mm. I intend to sell the lens and buy either the 80 or 50. Hard to tell without being able to test. I am still looking for extra backs, a Polaroid back, a focusing screen (the one it came with has a couple heavier scratches), and a neck strap. If anyone has any of that, I might be interested. First test roll is put through and developed though and I ran through a combination of apertures and shutter speeds and everything appears to be working great.

Theo Sulphate · Oct 30, 2016

Why not both? 80mm lenses are relatively inexpensive these days. Consider keeping the nice 250mm if you can.

AaronRatza · Oct 30, 2016

I would consider keeping it if I can get a deal on an 80 or 50. Leaning more towards the 50. Also depends if I end up using it. Using it now but its hard to get what I want at times. Especially indoors with the minimum focus at 8.5 feet

Theo Sulphate · Oct 30, 2016

Just think of those nice winter landscapes you'll be able to get with it. That's how I've used mine.

To get the best from the 250, you'll need a tripod - I've never handheld it. Also, regardless of which lenses you have, if you're using a tripod you'll probably want a quick release plate as well.

AaronRatza · Oct 30, 2016

I have only used it on a tripod. Any experience on just how fast you have to shoot to handhold that lens? And yeah, I have looked into the plates as well.

Sirius Glass · Oct 30, 2016

The 80mm and 250mm are a good cthombination. I have only used the 250mm lens hand held.

fdonadio · Oct 30, 2016

I have a leather strap and a PolaPlus back that I could sell, but shipping from Brazil won't be cheap. I can get a quote if you're interested, tough.

Cheers,
Flavio

AaronRatza · Oct 30, 2016

What kind of speeds before you begin to get images that are not sharp?

and yeah, I would do a package deal on those for the right price. the strap is the long neck one?

Terry Breedlove · Oct 30, 2016

I have a 503 cxi worth the 50mm and the 150mm. I love that 50mm i tend to crop it when printing and it is pretty close to the view of a 28mm on a 35mm camera maybe. Printing a full square and it is much wider maybe like a 21mm. I have no need for the 80mm the way I shoot and print. Oh and my camera pretty much lives on the tripod. When i go hand held I shoot 35mm.

fdonadio · Oct 31, 2016

AaronRatza said:
and yeah, I would do a package deal on those for the right price. the strap is the long neck one?

I am not sure about the strap model. It's long enough to hang the camera on one's neck, but it's narrow (1/2"). It's not comfortable if you're gonna keep the camera on your neck for long periods.

Cheers,
Flavio

RalphLambrecht · Oct 31, 2016

Sirius Glass said:
When I die I am taking my Hasselblads and lenses with me.

at least you won't have to worry about a darkroom

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