Hasselblad(sp?)
Nov 10, 2017 13:39:37 #
Brent Rowlett wrote:
With Canon's introduction of the 52MP 5DSr, there ... (show quote)
While its true that the 5Dsr has great resolution, it's small sensor is still not able to compete with the bigger ones!!
Nov 10, 2017 14:11:53 #
joenardella wrote:
Anybody out there use Hasselblad cameras?
I use a 503CW. I prefer my old Rollei f/2.8D, with Schneider lens.
Nov 10, 2017 14:35:13 #
rfmaude41
Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)
canondave1 wrote:
No, but I always dreamed of owning one-just too expensive! 
Not necessarily "too expensive", depending what you want. Here's 5 of them, all with lenses for under $1,000:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasselblad-500C-M-with-A24-back-Prism-60mm-Distagon-f5-6-Lens-w-hood/182248217700?hash=item2a6ed71c64:g:I6AAAOSwawpXq37E
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasselblad-500c-A12-with-two-lenses-80mm-250mm-Polaroid-film-back-EXC/152556365615?hash=item238511672f:g:zwIAAOSw-3FZIaKV
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HASSELBLAD-500-C-MEDIUM-FORMAT-FILM-CAMERA-CHROME-ZEISS-SONNAR-1-4-f-150mm-METER/201840020642?hash=item2efe9a4ca2:g:mWwAAOSwhlZYuNVJ
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasselblad-500C-M-Medium-Format-SLR-Film-Camera-80mm-f2-8-EXC-from-japan-233437/232555832375?epid=111133375&hash=item3625686437:g:wOUAAOSwvR5aBFEp
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hasselblad-500C-M-Body-Zeiss-Planar-with-80mm-Lens-120-220-Back-Used/332420559140?epid=111133375&hash=item4d65cf3124:g:xD4AAOSwJV1Z47dn
Nov 10, 2017 19:39:09 #
I used one in my wedding photography for over 30 years. I would love to have one today with a digital back. If I was shooting for money. I would have one for sure.
Nov 10, 2017 19:51:59 #
Pixie Jackie wrote:
I have a niece who inherited a Hasselblad but has never used it! I've tried to coax her into selling it to me but she wants to keep it. Oh well. I have a Mamiya 645 that I like, so that's O.K.
With a digital back? YEa.
Nov 10, 2017 20:01:50 #
cytafex
Loc: Clarksburg MA
Reinaldokool wrote:
With a digital back? YEa.
I scan transparencies at 3200dpi resulting in just less than 150MB file. Different with film long time exposures. I've done up to 8 hour exposures and it's simple, open the shutter and close it, no noise or batteries to deal with.
Nov 10, 2017 20:57:10 #
I owned a Hasselblad 500c for many years as a wedding photographer. Beautiful camera, however my backup was a Rollei TLR 2.8 Zeiss. The Hassie was quicker with removable backs, but the Rollei was a dream.
Nov 10, 2017 21:01:18 #
Nov 10, 2017 21:12:30 #
joenardella wrote:
Anybody out there use Hasselblad cameras?
My granddaughter, who loves film, bought an older but absolutely mint condition 500cm, 80mm lens, and two backs about six months ago. She loves it.
Nov 11, 2017 02:15:38 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Brent Rowlett wrote:
With Canon's introduction of the 52MP 5DSr, there ... (show quote)
Although pixel wise the Canon is in the same category, it does not have 16 stops of dynamic range straight out of the camera. And the Hasselblad lenses are a notch up on the Canon lenses even as good as they are. Having said that, it comes down to the needs of the photographer whether or not his needs photography wise require the expenditure of $40K. For me, this would require a business argument of grossing a minimum of $400K to $800K a year. For most of us not earning a half million or more a year, it is not worth it. This is the market "void" that the Canon body fills. So unless I get a lottery win, the only digital Hasselblad within my present "reach" would be a digital back for my 503CW.
Nov 11, 2017 10:50:02 #
RobertW
Loc: Breezy Point, New York
I used a 500 CM with 80 and a50mm lenses for years-------Best camera ever used, AND used Leica too----
Nov 11, 2017 19:49:49 #
carl hervol
Loc: jacksonville florida
I had 2 500c 3 lens 65MM 80MM 105 MM 6 film back 2 120 backs and 4 220 back + 3 hasse filter used them for doing weddings bought them used in mint con for 2500.00 used them for 3 years then sold them to go digital for 3200.00 I wish I would have kept them . Why I sold them because they were some what for a hassle for a fast pace wedding seemed like you were always loading film other than that I loved them. 
Nov 14, 2017 02:27:20 #
Besperus
Loc: Oregon
As a studio photographer in Kansas in the mid 70’s you either used a long roll studio camera, a Mamiya RB 67, or a Hasselblad in one of its many forms. The RB had one advantage, 6cm by 7cm format plus cheaper (less expensive) lenses. Hasselblad mad excellent bodies, formidable film magazines, and were much lighter weight and easier to use. But very, very expensive. I used an RB for everything in studio and out. Weddings were toughest. Hand holding to grab a shot during a wedding from a choir loft and beating feet to catch the isle shots...a Hasselblad would have been a real back saver.
Before I quit, though I owned a Hassey. I loved the quality. Used it for landscape and personal photography. Then it got stolen.
Before I quit, though I owned a Hassey. I loved the quality. Used it for landscape and personal photography. Then it got stolen.
Nov 14, 2017 02:33:39 #
Besperus
Loc: Oregon
Another pro in the same Kansas town used only Hasselblads. He shot show horses and stud bulls mostly. I saw incredible work he produced. I was impressed and continue to be amazed by Hasselblad images.
Nov 14, 2017 05:24:55 #
Pablo8
Loc: Nottingham UK.
Glad to learn that the Ebay prices for 'Blad equipment is keeping high. When my children inherit my 2x 500 c..1x 500ELM...5 lenses numerous 120..220..70mm backs Meter prisms an WLF . They will be glad I held on to them.
PS. I still use them anyway.
PS. I still use them anyway.
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