Want to Buy WTB: Hasselblad System

[AaronRatza]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[nsurit]

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]

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]

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

 

[frank]

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

 

[aciel78]

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]

Hasselblad purchased

 

[Sirius Glass]

Tell us about the camera. Which lens?

Interested readers want to know!

 

[AaronRatza]

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]

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

 

[AaronRatza]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[fdonadio]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

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