Hasselblad D 1600 F User manual

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HASSELBLAD
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the
DltCtfllR OU|DE camira andadvising on its use
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very best type of manufacturer's
book of Instructlons. lt is, however, more critlcal than
they could be.No Comero
Guldewill attempt to camouflage
the llmitatlons
of acamera or makeefforts
to sell
anendless
chaln of accessorles.lt ls straightforward, practlcal and
devoted
to theq
uestions
of howto takethebest photographs
with a particular camera,rather than to praise
of it. The
Comero
Guide
.lscompiled by an author who hashad long
experience
in handling
the equipment
in quesrion. lt repre-
sents
a! the sametime the gist of all availablellterature
colfected by the Focol Press Ctrclc of Photogtophcr.s
and
filseredthroughtheir considered
ludgment.
First
Edition:
October
1962
Second
Edition:
February
1966
Third
Edition:
July
1969
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HASSELBLAD
GUIDE
How to Use
TheHasselblad
500C, 500EL,
1600F,
10ffiF, Super Wideand Super Wide C
T|lc Harrdbld Syrilrlm
Hasselblad
Evolution
The HasselbladPicture
Size
The Square
Shape
Hondling tlle Halnelblad
Holding
Carrying
Viewing and Focusing
Waist-level and Eye-level
Viewing
Focusing Techniquc
Shooting
The I nterchangable Filn
ilIagazine
Magazine Models
Fitting to, and Removal
from, the Camera
Loading the Magazine
Unloading
Early Magazines
Changing Partly Exposed
Magazines
Deliberate Double
Exposures
Quick-winding Crank
220 Film
Fibnc and Fiherc
Black-and-white Film
Colour Film
Colour Reversal Film
Colour Negative Film
Colour Film Speeds
TheChoice of Colour Film
Filters for Black-and-white
Film
Filters for Colour Film
The Polarizing Filter
Erlrccure
Ap,erture and Speed
Choosing the Combination
Time Exposures
CONIENTS
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Thc Self-timcr 45
Using an Exposure Mcter 45
Shutter Speeds and Move-
ment 49
Apcrture and Depth of
Field 50
Zone Focusing 52
Vorking in Hot Clinrrrtcc 5t
Flooh uith the Hauelblad 54
Flash with Compur Shutter
Models 56
Flash with Focal Plane
Shutter Models 56
Exposure Guide Numbers 57
Synchro-Sunlight 57
Tle lnterclvngeable
Lences 58
Wide-angle Lens 58
Telephotography 58
Focusing and Viewing 60
Facts and Figuret 67
Conversion of Feet and
Inches into Metric Units 5l
Focal Plane Flash Syn-
chronization 6l
Daylight Exposure Values 62
Filters for Black-and-white
Film 63
Filters for Black-and-whitc
and Colour Film 63
Light Balancing Filters for
Reversal Colour Film g
Colour Temperatures and
Light Sources 54
Light Balancing Filters
Data &
Filter Equivalents 65
Minimum FocusingRange
without Accessories 65
Focusing Ranges with the
80-mm. Planar and
Proxars 65
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Closc-up Ranges with the
60'mm. Distagon /4,
the 80-mm. Planar 12.8,
the 150-mm.Sonnar/4,
and the250-mm.Sonnar
f s.6 67-6E
Focusing Ranges with
Extension Tubes 66
Page
Focusing Ranges with the
Extension Bellows 69
Shutter Speeds to Arrest
Movement 69
Conversion of Film Speed
Systems 70
Colour Films 70
Black-and-white Films 7l
The green section belween pages24 and 25
Tlrc Ha*elblad 1N)C
Shooting 2 - Special Controls 4
TIrc Hcrr,elblod S(NEL ?
Shutter ReleaseMethods 7 - B and T Exposures 8 - Alter-
native Release Methods 8 - Remote-control Release by
Radio 8 - The Hasselblad 5008L Batteries 8
The Hatselblad 16O0F and IOOOF 10
Shooting l0 - SpecialControls l2
Tlrc Halr,elblad Super Vide C and Super V-ide I3
Shooting l3 - SpecialControls l4
Haetdblad Lensec ond Finders , .I8
Lenses for the flasselblad 500C l8 - Changing the Lenses
of the 500C 2l - The Lerses for the Hasselblad F Models
2l - The Super Wide-angle Lens
22,- Changing the 1000F
and 1600F Lrlrrsri:22,
- l-ens Hoods 22 - Filter Attachments
24 - Interchangeable Finder and Focusing Attachments 24 -
The Ground Glass Adapter 25
Clae-up Eguipmtnt 26
Proxar Lenses26 - Extension Tubes 26 - Extensibn Bellows
28- \sscmbling the Extension Bellows 28- Using. the
Exterrsion
Bellows28'- TheTransparencyCopy Holder 30 -
The Microscop€ Adapter 30 - The Microscope Shutter 30
lliscdloneous Aeceuories 32
The Raprd Winding Crank 32 - The Winding Knob with
Exposure Meter 32 - Exposure Meter Attachment 32 -
The Exposure Meter Wrist Strap 34 - Flash Holder
Attachment 34 - The Quick Focusing Handle 34 - The
Quick Tripod Coupling 34- The Pistol Grip with Release
34 - The Flash Gun Bracket 34 - The Spirit Level 36 - The
Checked Screen 36 - The Cut Film Adapter 36 - Loading
the Cut Film Holder 36 - Attaching the Adapter to the
Camera 38 - Polaroid Back for the Hasselblad 500c 38 -
Command Unit 38 - Underwater Equipment 38
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THE HASSELBLAD SYSTEM
The Hasselblad single-lensreflex camera is one of the
very few modelsof this type designedfor 2lx2l in. size
pictureson standard120
roll film. It is extremelyversatile
in its application through a systemof interchangeable
film
backsfor different picture sizes
and typesof film. Its inter-
changeable
focusing hood permits both waist-leveland eye-
level reflexfocusing. The interchangeable
lenssystemoffers
wide-anglenormal and televiews.
Basically an instrument for all general photographic
work, it canbe adaptedthrough awide rangeof accessories
for any specializedfield, such as press, portrait, fashion,
nature, advertising,architecture,industry, medicine,
photo-
copying, macrophotography and photomicrography.
Despiteits versatility, the Hasselblad
is essentiallysimple
to handle, even in the hands of the average amateur
photographer. The body houses the reflex mirror with
ground glassscreen,and a simple auxiliary shutter which
acts also ascapping devicefor the film while aperture and
shutter are open for viewing and focusing. On the front of
the body is thebayonetlensmount flange,
accepting
arange
of interchangeable
lenses
(eachwith its own shutter), and
the releasebutton with lock for long time exposures.
Therearof the body takesinterchangeable
film magazines
which click into position with a special
locking catch.
The top incorporates the ground glassreflex screen
with
a Fresnel-typefield lens. Above this is a groove accepting
a folding finder hood with built-in magnifier for critical
focusing. This is interchangeablewith a hooded focusing
magnifisl or an eye-level
pentaprism.The baseof the body
incorporates a plate designed as a quick change tripod
attachment slide and featuresboth Continental and inter-
national tripod bushes.
One sidewall of the body has a shoefor fitting a sports
finder, flash contact for the auxiliary shutter, and flash
cablebearer.The other sidecarriesthe film transport knob
which also sets the shutter and which is interchangeable
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THE HASSELBLAD SYSTII{
Thc Herrclbled ir prrt of r comprehanrlvc camen 3t3tcm, built up on thc unit prlnciplc. Thc brrlc
component3 lrc tha clmcra body, thc film cersettes end thc rltcrnrtivc body of thc Supcr Wldc
(rhown in black). Thcre rrc used with r number of intcrchengerble unltr, covcrint on thc onc hrnd
rltarnatlvc lcnses complctc with shuttcr unitr (right), end on thc other'rltcrnative findcr unitr for
welrt-lcvcl end cyc-lcvcl yicwint (top) es wcll er roll film matrzinca end rinjle shect film celrcttc3
(lcft). Furthcr rccer3orics includc closc-up 3err :uch ls thc cxtcn3ion bcllows end cxtcnrion tubcr.
veriour othcr lenr ettrchmentr to frcilltrtc focusing, crble rclcucs, ctc,
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against a knob with built-in exposure meter or quick
transportcrank.This sidealsoincorporates
a quick-release
button for thecamera
back,and shutter
positionsignal.On
eitherside
of thecamera body is a carryingstrapholder.
The detachable film mag zine incorporates its own
automaticfilm counter and film-type indicator. Insidethe
shellit housesa removable
film holder with pressure
plate
unit. A removablesheath closes
the film aperture light-
tight.Therearethreetypesof magazine,onefor l2 exposures
2lx2l in. (6x6 cm.),one for 16 exposuresl8x2{ in.
(4
x 6.5cm.),andone
for 16
exposuresl8x lf in.(a
x 4cm.)
on a standard
roll of 120film.
Severalmagazines
may be used with one camera for
different
typesor speedsof film or different
picture
sizes.
Built-in safetydevices
prevent
accidentalexposures
while
the
magazine
sheath
is
in position, and
alsolocktheshutter
release
after the last frame in the magazine has been
exposed.
For singleexposuresa sheetadapter
canbe used.
Ten interchangeable
lenses
are availablefor the Hassel-
blad with focal lengths ranging from 40 to 500 mm. Each
lenshasabayonet
filter mount andits own built-in Synchro
Compurshutter,
whichischangedwith thelens.Theshutter
carries
anexposure
value
scale,amanual
andspring-loaded
automaticpre-selector
iris system,and an automaticdepth
of field indicator. The speedsrangefrom I to l/500 sec.
and B, with XM flashsynchronizationand self-timer.
A driving shafFcouplesthe shutterto the camera
body
andlinks up with a similarshafton thecamera
bodyitself.
Turning the film transport tensions
the shutter,opens
the
diaphragmand opens the shutterbladesfor focusingand
viewing.At thesametime the auxiliary shutterin the back
of the camerabody is closed.On pressing
the release,
the
shutter
bladesclose,the diaphragmcloses
down to thepre-
selected
opening, the auxiliary shutter opens,the mirror
fliesup and the shutterbladesopenfor the exposure.
The standard lens is the 80-mm. (3]-in.) Zeiss Planar
/2. 8,
seven-element,
fourcomponent
symmetrical
anastigmat
whichcombinesawideaperturewith excellent
correctionof
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the variousabberations.
It hasan angleof view of 52' and
a focusing
range
of 3 ft. to infinity.
A widerangeof accessories adapts
theHasselblad
camera
to almost any specializedfield of photography. These
include,for close-upwork, Proxarlenses,extension
bellows,
a transparency
copy holder, microscopeadapter, micro
shutterand lens mount adapterfor attachingspeciallenses.
A sheetfilm adapterwith single
sheet
film holder and film
cutter areavailable to permit the useof sensitive
materials
other than roll film. A magnifying hood, eyeJevel
penta-
prism,prism sportsfinder and sports
framefinder provide
alternative focusing and viewing methods. The rapid
winding crank, film transport knob with exposuremeter,
quick tripod coupling,quick focusinghandle,camera
grip
etc.,increasethe speed
or convenience
of operation.
The Hasselblad Super Wide is an extreme wide-angle
camera.It canbeconsideredasa lens
permanently
fixedto
a shallownon-reflex
body,usingthenormal Hasselbladroll
or sheet
film backs.The lensis a 38-mm.
(l|-in.) Zeiss
Biogon/4.5, anoutstandingeight-element,five-component,
wide-angle
anastigmatwith a 90' angleof view. It focuses
from l2 in. to infinity. This is built into a Synchro-Compur
shutter. The body carries a rapid winding crank, quick
couplingtripod base,and releasebutton mountedon top.
A ground glass
adapterback, groovedto acceptthe mag-
nifyinghood,isavailablefor composing,
precision
focusing,
photo-copying
andclose-up
shots.A brilliant opticalfinder
is providedfor hand-held
shots.
Hasselblad. Eoolution
OTHE HASSELBLAD
1600F,
introduced
in 1948, followson the
whole the description on pages 4-7 but has a focal plane shutter with
speeds
from I sec.to I/1600sec.,
built into the camera body. The lenses
therefore are without shutters. The film.transport knob is fixed. The
standard lensis the 8Gmm. Kodak Ektar/2.8 with manual prc-sct iris.
The camera basehas no quick-mounting facility.
a)THE HASSELBLAD 1000Freplaced the l60OF in 1952.lt still hasa
focal plane shutter, but with speedsfrom I sec.to l/'1000 sec..and is
gerrcrally improved in precision. Originally it came with the 80-mm.
Kodak Ektar/2.8, later on with the 80'mm. Zeiss Tessar/2.8.
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THEHASSELBLAD
500C,
inrroduccd
t957,
follows
the
d*cription
onpagcr
4-7.
THE HASSELBLAD
500EL,
introduced
in 1965,
is basically
a
500c
buthas
a built-in
erectric
motor
to advance
th6firm
ancc6ct
the
shutterautomatically
for
remote
operation
ofthe
camera.
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OTFE HASSELBLAD
SUPER_WIDE,
introduced
in 1954,
issimilar
to thespecific.atrel
o_n
pqge
7, but hai a Compur
shuttci;nA--di;
transport
knob.The
len-s
\1_s
amanual
pr€-set
iiis. tne camera
UuL
hasno
quick-mounting
facility.
THEHASSELBLAD
SUPERWIDE
Csuperscded
thc
Super
Wide
modelin 1959
and
isasdescribed
onpage
Z.'
In the
coursc
of the
ycars,
minor
improvemenB
were
madc
within
each
model,
whichdo not, howcvcr,'affect
manipuiition.
-M;a;is
marked
! are
now
discontinued.
The Hauelblad Picturc Sig,e
Tle 2.|
x_2| in. film is not a miniature sizeby modern
standards.
contact prints madeof these
negativei
arelarse
enough
to be
appreciated-as
proofs,but enlirgements
are
6f
course more effective.Whilst, however, thi 24
x 36mm.
miniature nrgative needs
a 12times rinearenlargemeniib
yield a 12x 15in. exhibition print, the ZIx2I in] o.euiiu"
produce,s
the same
size-of
print with ontfO| timesenTarge-
ment.
ThustheHasselbladhegative
isnof as-a
rulesubjeiGd
to anextreme
degree
of enlarging.
The Square Shape
The Hasselbladnegativehasa squareshape.
The view of
the lens is a circle and this circle is best utilized bv the
square-but thisin itselfisa purelytechnical
consideration.
Fssential,
however, from a practi-cal
point of view, is the
fact that the square,
represehting
theiimplest geometrical
pattern(nextto the circle),Iends
itself
easily
to placincand
framing almost-any
subject
matter.With th-esquare
picture
the camerahold is the samefor every shot.-
Shorild the
squareshape
prove unsatisfactory with a particular subject
it.is still poq{bfe to print only i portion of the negative,
without sacrificing more of thb subject than a rectaigular
picture
shape
wouldhavedone
from theoutset.
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HASSELBLADEVOLUTION
Thc Hesselblad camerls cvolved elong two parellcl
lines. On the one hand there are thc normal
models, sterting with the I6OOF (first introduccd
in 19.18)
and followed by the IoOOF
in 19S2.Thcse
c:am9l1sl wit.h-!o_calplane shuttcr, were repleced by
thc 50OC in 1957which undcrwent minor'chrngej,
in particulrr in the design of the standard wairt-
level hood. The 500EL, introduced in 1955. is a
500C with built-in electr:ic motor.
The Supcr Wide serics st.rted with the oritin.l
Supcr Widc in 195,t, which was superseded by r
modified model C in 1959.
HANDLING THE HASSELBLAI)
In order to simplify the descriptionand handling of the
Hosselblad camera without being confused by diferent
features of individual models, this Guide is divided into a
generalsectionwhichappliesto all Hasselblad
modelsanda
section
ofgreen
pages
to cover
theindividual
requirementsand
diferences in handling of eachmodel.
For convenience a symbolic
referencesystemis also
usedin the
general
section.Whereverthesigrr
I appears,furtherdetails
will be
foundin thecamera
pages
of the
green
sectionfor eachcamera.
The
sigrO refersto lensand
tDOtoaccessorydetailsinthe
green
section.
The
appropriate
pages
aremarked
accordinglyin the bottom
left-
or
right-handcorner.
Holding
Naturally thecamera
shouldbeheldassteadyas
possible
astheslightestcamerashake,
even
if notseen in the negative,
will becomevisible
in theenlargement.
Therearevariouswaysof holding thecamera.
The basic
methodis to carry thecamera
on its strap-which shouldbe
passed
round the back of the neck.Hold the camera
in the
lefthandwith theindexfinger
of theleft handon therelease
button. The right hand remainsfree for transporting the
film, settingshutterspeed,apertureand focus.Pulling the
cameradown against its strap will help considerably
to
steady
it at thetime of exposure.
When the magnifyinghood is used,
press
theeyeagainst
the eyepiece.
Insert both hands from below through the
carrying strap (adjust its length to suit); this provides
additional steadyingsupport.
Virtually thesameholding positioncanbeadapted
when
using the camera at eye-levelwith either the sports frame
finder or the pentaprism.
To release
the shutter,press
the releasebutton with the
ball of theindexfinger.Usefingerpressure
only, and keep
the hand and its grip on the camera steady. The actual
pressureshould be slow and smooth. The slower the
exposure
time, the smoothermust bethe release.
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HOLDING AND CARRYING
For cye-levcl shooting, the pcntaprism lobove leftl fits on top of
the camera in olace of the waist-level hood. Hold the camerl uo
to the eyc, looking directly through the eyepiece at thc btck.
With the sports findcr (obove rightl turn th€ camera sidewrys so
that thc sports finder is on top in its shoe on the side o{ the camere
(obove right).
Thc normal hold consists in supporting the camera round the ncck with th€ carryinS strap, and
ste.dying it with thc lcft hand. The left index finger is on the release button, whilc the right l,:nd
focuscs
thc lens.The right hand also opcratcs the winding knob after cv€r), exposure.
Two special holds for unusual occasions. To shoot over th€ heads
of a crowd, hold thc camcra upside dowrr rbove your head arrd look
up into the finder hood (obove left). To gct unobserved shots of
pcopfe turn thc cemera round sidcwrys {obove right, so that the
lcns points past your left arm. You see what is going on by looking
down into the finder, although you are fecing at right angles to thc
shooting direction of thc camcra.
Whcn not actu.lly shooting, let thc camera hang on its carrying strap, lens downwerds. The strap is
hcld in position on clipping thc fitting at the end of thc strap over rhe strrp button at cach $idc of
the c.merr body (insct).
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For slowexposures
in thehand,it is advisable
to rest
the
elbowsor at leastto lean the body againstsomesupport
in orderto avoid shaking.
In this way, l/15, l/8 and even
1i4sec.
canbe riskedwithout incurringcamera
shake.
Such
a supportis alsodesirable
for fasterexposures,
as
various movements take place inside the camera after
pressing
the release
button. A slightly unsteadyhold may
thuseasily leadto blurred pictures.
The useof a tripod or other solid supportis necessary
whentaking time exposures
and it is alsorecommended
for
speeds
from l/15 to I sec.It is usefulevenfor normal
instantaneous
shots
(l/30 to li 125sec.)where
circumstances
permit.
Carrying
To be ready
for quick
action,
it is
bestto carrythe
camera
on its shoulderstrap
roundtheneck
sothat it lies
on your
chest,lens downwards.
Lifting it up then takes a split
second.
For convenience
andprotection,
carrythe Hasselbladin
its ever-ready
case.
It is then only necessary
to openthe
flap to getthe camera
ready
for use.
Thecameraneck
strapitself
goes
through
theever-ready
case.
Yieuing and Focudng
You can view and focusonly after the shutterhasbeen
wound. This operationbrings down the mirror into its
viewing
position
to reflect
theimagefrom theiens
on to the
groundglass
screen.Soyou know that whenthe image
is
visible,
thefilm is alsoadvanced
for thenextshot
(thefilm
transportis
coupledwiththe
shutter
tensioningmechanism).
The image
appearsin natural size,
freefrom parallax.A
Fresnel-type
fieldlensensures
evenilluminationright into
thecorners
of thescreen.
Thelensisused
at full aperturefor focusing.
This shows
up the difference
betweena perfectly sharp and slightly
unsharpimage
to the
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it is not so easyto adjust the lens exactly to its sharpest
setting.
Suchcritical focusing
alsoleads to emphasis
of the
main subject
by gooddefinition-thereby separatingit from
itsbackground.
Thisisthefirst decisive
step
from thecasual
snapshot
to a real picture. The focusingscreen is the most
efficient
meansof photographic
education.Unlike anyother
viewfindei it presents a two-dimensional,full-sizepreview
of thephotograph as
it will look later.The manwho cannot
betaughtto "see" photographically by the ground glass
of
a camera
will never
learnto do so.
To openthehood,push itscatchto theright.Thehooding
of thefinderkeeps
stray
light from thescreen,andsomakes
the imagesappear brighter. To closethe hood first fold
down both sides, followedby thebackandfinally thefront.
Although you are likely to hold the camerareasonably
level, make sure that vertical and horizontal lines of the
picture
run parallel to thecrossengravedon thescreen.You
cantilt thecameraintentionally,but seethat theeffectdoes
not look like an accidentaltilt.
The picture on the screen
appears
upright, but reversed
left to right. Movementsare also reversedleft to right; to
follow movingsubjects
youthereforehave
toturn thecamera
againstthe apparent subject movement.
Vaistleoel and Eye-leoel Yieuing
With the camera held at chest or waist level for reflex
viewingyou see
many popular subjects<hildren, animals,
people
sitting down-from a more natural viewpoint than
when looking down from eye-leVel.More natural, that is,
for the subject,for the camera getsdown automatically to
the subjectlevel. Informal portraits, candid studies,can be
got quietly and without fuss.
For unobserved shots hold the camera at right-angles,
with the lens
pointing to the left or right instead
of straight
ahead.
To take pictures over the heads
of a crowd or to
obtainahigher viewpoint,hold thecamera
above
your head,
viewing up into the reflex screen.
The camerais used at eye-levelwith the pentaprism and
l3
the prism sports viewfinders, where the image appearc
upright and the right way round. Theseare therefore thc
finder units to choose
when the camerasshould be usedat
eye-levelfor viewing and focusing, particularly when fol-
lowing moving objects
with thecamera.
The sports frame finder servesthe samepurpose as thc
pentaprismand prism sports finder, but doesnot permit
reflex
focusingat the sametime. This is therefore
primarily
intended
for sports,landscape,
or otherdistantsubjects,or
for shotswhere you pre-focus on a subjectthat remainsat
the same
distancefrom the camera.
A separate
frame viewfinder for Sonnar 150 and 250
lensessnaps
on the lenshood.
Focusing Technlque
The bestway to arrive at critical definition is to turn the
focusingmount of the lensslowly to andfro while observing
the subjectto be focusedon the ground glass.
As you turn
the mount, the imagebecomesmore and more sharpup to
a certain point, beyond which it will again lose definition.
At this "beyond" stage,turn themount back again,narrow-
ing down the degreeof movement until you arrive at the
point of bestdefinition.
The Hasselblad has a magnifier built into the focusing
hood to determinethe point of bestdefinition.To bring it
into action push the hood opening catch
fully to the right.
When closingthe hood, fold the magnifier backfirst.
The orthodox way of focusing with the ground glass
screen
may be adopted
for taking photographs
of subjects
that are fairly stationary. A different method of focusingis
requiredwhen taking subjects
in motion. Setthe lensto a
distance
at which the subjectwill bein a given
moment,or
focusat some
spotwhich it actuallyhasto pass,
and press
the releasebutton when the subject is reaching the pre-
focused
point.
With subjects
liable
to reactself-consciously
(e.g.
children)
set the lens to a suitable distance,and then approach the
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sharp.
Alternatively, focus at someobject which is at the same
distancefrom the cameraasthe subject,but in a different
direction.When you havefound the range
swinground to
press
thereleasebutton assoonasthe subject
slipsinto the
field of viewof the finder.
Shooting
Practisethe following operations first with the empty
camerawith its film magazine
in position until you cando
thempractically automatically.
1. \ilind the film transport. This advances
the film and film
counter,tensions
the shutter, opens
the aperture(in C
models)
and bringsdown the mirror readyfor the next
exposure.
2. Open reflexhood
to focus for apreviewof the picture you
want to take.
3. Settheexposure.
Adjust theshutterfor theright amount
of light for thesubjectconditions(see
page
32).
4. Selectthe aperture-speedcombinationyou want to use;
smaller apertures for greater depth of field (page 48)
or fasterspeedto arrestmovement(page 47).
5. Determinethe exact picture areaandfocus.
6. Release
the shutter
gently.
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MAGAZINE
C)ne
of the most important featuresof the Hasselblad
camerais the interchangeable film magazine.This is the
film holder which is loadedand unloaded independently
of
the rest of the camera.The useof film magazines
permits
film changingat anytime.
Each
magazine
hasa casingof stainless steel.Theendsof
the caseare aluminium, polished and chrome plated to
resist
wear and scratching. The spool holder is aluminium
alloy.Thepressureplate
isprecision turnedandhasa black
anodizedsurface.
Illagazine lllodels
THE STANDARD MAGAZINE is in two versions-
the Al2 and the 12.Both take 120roll film, giving 12
pictures
2tx2t in.,with automatic
stopafterl2 exposures.
The A12 also
hasautomatic
stopat first frameandcanbe
loaded
faster.
THE 16MAGAZINE takes16
pictures
l$x2| in., still
on size
120roll film, but with thepictureareamaskeddown.
This offersa certain film economy,especially
when using
colour film. The film counter on the magazine counts
exposures
up to No. 16.A ground glass
screenmaskisalso
supplied with the magazine,with markings to show the
limits of the lf x l[ in. super-slidesize. This gives a guide
to arranginga picture for subsequenttrimming down to a
miniature slide format for mounting in 2x2 in. slide
holders.
THE 165
MAGAZINE issimilar
to the16magazine, but
the film apertureis maskeddown to lf x l{ in. A ground
glass
screen
maskis suppliedwith it. This magazine directly
yields transparenciesof the correct size for mounting in
2x2 in. slide
frames.
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Fittint the mlglzine. Chcck thrt thc ri3nel on thc. crmerr rnd magerine corrcrPond (lelrt),
then hook
thc b;trom of thc mrjetinc to thc crmcrr body (centre left), push thc mrttrinc against thc clmcrl
beck (centre), end tccurc thc crtch (ccntrc ri3ht). Thcn pull out thc Jlide (right); thc clmcrl rs now
rcrdy to rhoot.
All these
magazinesmaybe
used
withthe
'220'
film,
see
page
23.
THE MAGAZINE 70isdesigned
to take
upto l5ft. of
cassette-loaded
70-mm.
film for up to seventy
2Iz2-Iin.
negatives.
The magazine
is of similar
design
to theothers
withfilmplane
markings,
filmsignal,
counter
and
film
type
indicator.
It isintended
for the
professional.
press
and
also
amateur
photographer
who hasto takelargenumbers
of
photographs
at one
sitting.
70-mm.
film is supplied
in 100and 300
ft. rolls from
which
cassettes
canbeloaded
withanylength
up to l6 ft.
Ready
loadedcassettes
are
alsoavailable.
Fitting to, and Remooal lrornr aheCamera
Letusstart
with themagazineattachedto thecamera.
Before
the
magazinecanberemoved,
the
sheathhasto be
in place on thefronr of the magazine,
protecting
anyfilm
in it from being
exposedto thelight.
Asasafety feature,
the
magazinecannot
be removedfrom the camerabody until
the sheath
is completely
inserted
into the magazine. To
insertthesheath
slide
it into thesloton top and
push
down
futly. The bent-over
part of the sheath
(which actsas a
finger hold) should alwaysbe towardsthe front of the
magazine
for easier
loading.
To remove
the magazine,
press
the catchon the top to
theright, let the magazine
drop back,
and lift it out from
thetwo catches
on thecamerabodY.
When a magazine
is freshly
loadedand the automatic
counter
set
toNo.l,thesignal
onthe
right
iswhite,indicating
thatanunexposed
frame
isin position
in the
magazine.
Before you attach the magazine
to the camera,the
corresponding
signal
on the right-hand
sideof the body
(behind
and
before
thetransport
knob)should
also
be
white,
indicating
that thefilm transport
hasbeen
woundand the
camera,
too, is readyfor exposure.
If the signalon the
camerais red, simply wind the transport knob before
attaching
the
magazine. l8
THE ROLLFILM MAGAZINE
Cetch
Slidc Apcrturc
Window flep
Film indicator
Spool kcy
Loeding key
Prnc I
Film counter
Siin:l
Lockinj hooks
Thc cotch rccurcl thc mltrtinc to thc crmcrl bodf. The pullout slide clorcs thc ,llm ope.tu.e litht-
titht when thc malrlinc-ir rcmovcd {rom thc boiJy. The window flop opens the rcer window {or
ed-vrncin3 the film tlo thc firrt GxporurG. lt ir fittcd with r tilm tfpe rnd spe.-d indico.tor. The spool kc7
unfockt t-hc tpool holder for loedin3. Thelooding key lcrvcr to wind up thc film to the first cxporu.'c.
Thc pone/ cririer idcnti{yinj merki for the numbir of exposurct evillable with thc mtgarrnc, tnd
rtro i fitm pLne mrrk. Tic-ftm counter rhowt the numbci of frrmcs expor-ed, rnd.is -cougled with
thc trrnrgort mechlnitm of'the ctmcn. The signol indicrtcr whcthcr the film in thc film planc hrs
bcen expored. The locking hookr cn3r3e thc bottom of thc crmere body whcn rttlchint thc m18.rrnc.
Rcmovin3 the m.t.rinc. Firrt rlwtys
inrert tha rlidc to clore thc film rpcrture
li3hr-titht (ritht), thGn pr.r! thc crtch
to rclcuc the mrjulnc from thc body
(for rightl.

LOADING
Toprow: Unlock the spool holder kcy (/eft)
and pull out the spool holder. Opcn the spoo! holder arms
(centre left), inscrt thc full film spool and thread the backinS paper round to the empty take-up
spool (ccntre
right). Inscrt thc loaded spool holder into rhe magazine and lock (rrght).
Lower row: Wind the loading kcy to bring No. I into the centrc o{ the film window at thc back
(lcft),
then turn the kcy anti-clockwise and fold down (centre
left).Set the filrn indicaror In (nc rear
flep (centre rtght). Thc magazinc is thcn rcrdy for attaching io rhe camera (ri8ht).
UNLOADING
Unlording. Wind off rhe end of thc backing paper with thc loading kcy (left), then remove rhe spool
holdcr by unlocking the spool kcy and withdrawing rhe ho!dcr (centre).
Finally remqve the full film
rpool rnd scrl (right). t9
If the last frame still in the film aperture of the magazine
is already exposed,the m4gazine signal is red. The camera
signalthenalsohasto beredbefore
you attach
themagazine.
lf the canrera signal should be white, simply release
'the
shutter
to make the signal coloursmatch.This boils down
totlre
rule
that both signals
haveto indicate
thesame
colour
(either
rcd or white) beforethe magazineis attached.
To attach the magazine to the camera. lower its front
ed_eeinto the two hooks at the rearbaseof the camera,
and
pushthe magazineagainst
the camera
body while pressing
its locking catchto the right. Once thc magazine
makes
full
contact with the camcra body, move the catch to the left.
After pulling out the sheath,the camera is readyfor use.
Loacling the Rollfilrn ilIagazine
l. Remove the spool holder. First releasethe catch in the
centre of the left-hand side (opposite to the side of thc
signal) and turn it anti-clockwise. Pull out the spool
holder.
2. Preparethe spoolholder by turning the spool holder catch
clockwise to open the film clamp and open up both
spool holder arms.
3. Load the film. Insert the empty take-up spool into the
holder with the milled knob. Placethe full film spool into
the opposite holder. Remove the seal and pull out
approximately 4 in. of paper, the black side of the paper
facing you. (The spool must be inserted so that the
backing paper comes off from underneath.) Keep the
thumb pressed against the spool to prevent the film from
unwinding itself. Draw the free paper across
the front of
the pressure plate but under the film clamp. Hold thc
paper in position by turning the spool holder catch
anti-clockwise.Now fix the paperend into the slot of the
take-up spool. Take up the slack by turning the milled
knob protruding from the take-up spool chamber.
4. lnsert the loaded spool holder into the magazine shell
(make sure that its sheathis in position), and turn the
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catch clockwise.
This has the double action of
locking the spool holder in position and releasingthe
clamped-downpaper.
5. S€tthefirst exposure.
Open the film window coverin the
back of the magazine
and turn the windingknob until
No, I appears
in the rearwindow. The winding key is
the key in the right-hand sideof the magazine,
i.e. the
sameiide as the signal window and the film counter
window. Now turn the film winder anti-clockwise
asfar
as
it will go.Alwayskeep
thefilm window cover
closed-
except when getting the magazineready for the first
exposure.
This causes
No. I to appear in the automatic film
counter window on the winder side of the magazine.
Always setthe counter window to No. I immediately;
if this is overlooked
you will get
uneven
spacing
between
the individual negatives and possibly lose the last
exposure.
6. Setthe film indicator.
This is advisable
evenif only one
magazine
is used,andbecomes
essential
when you work
with several
typesof film. The film indicator is on the
backof the magazine.On it you cansetthe speedof the
film in ASA and DIN (white figureson black) and also
thetype of material.The latter you setin thecut-out by
turning the milled centrebutton.
The varioussymbols
areasfollows:
red starwith * sign: daylight colour reversal
film;
red star with - sign: daylight or universal colour
negative
film;
red bulb with + sign: artificial light colour reversal
film;
red bulb with *- sign : artificial light colour negative
film:
dividedblack and white circle - black-and-white
film.
7. Attachtheloadedmagazine
to thecamera
(seepagel8).
However,there
is no need
to remove
themagazine from
2L
thecamera
at all for reloading,
asall thestepsareequally
possible
whilethemagazine
ison thecamera.
- The metal panel indicating the film plane on the
outside of the magazine
(a circle with a vertical line
through
it) maybeused
for pencil
notes,e.g.
exposure,
developing
or subject
data.The notescan be removed
with a dampclothor indiarubber.
llnloading the Rollfilnt Magazine
After all exposures
havebeenmade, the shutterrelease
on the camera
is automatically
blocked.So you cannot
accidentally
take pictureswithout film. The film counter
window in the side of the magazine
alwaysshowsthe
number
of exposures.
When
thisreaches
No. l2 (or No. l6
with the l6-exposure
magazine),
unload the film.
There is no need to remove the magazinefrom the
camerafor unloading.
l. Wind off the film end.Turn the winding key until the
paper
end
disappears
in thefilm windowin the backof
the magazine
(openthe coverto check)and the film is
completely
woundon to thetake-upspool.
2. Remove
thespool
holder
asdescribed
for loading.
3. Remove
thefull spool
of film from the spoolholder.Seal
theenddown to prevent
accidental
unrolling.
4. Re-insert
thespoolholderinto the magazine
(asdescribed
for loading,step
No. 4), or reloadwith film.
Early lllagazines
Magazincs
ofserialnumbers
below20000areofa
somewhat
different
construction
and
willnotfit theHasselblad
500C
or Super
Wide
C.
The current magazines will fit all models.
These early magazines can be recognized by the eiposure counter
window which is below thc film transport key. On the current onesthc
film counter is close to thc signal window. Also the film window cover
on the back has no film type and speed indicator.
Early magazines have no automatic release lock to prevent exposures
beyond the last film frame.
The only differencc in handling arisesafter turning the film transport
key to bring No. I into thc film window in the back of the magazine.
Ori tne earli models the key is then turned anti-clockwise a number of
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turns (in place of a quarter turn as on the currcnt model) until it comes
to a definite stop, when No. I appears in thc film counter window on
the side.
Changing P artly E r posed Dlagazines
One
of themainfeatures of theHasselblad
systemisthe
ease
of changingfrom onemagazine
to anotherafterany
number'ofexposures.
Theprocedure
isasfollows.
l. Turn the film transportof the camera.This tensions
the
shutterand advances the film, setting both signalsto
white. (While not essential,
this is a stronglyrecom-
mended
procedure.)
2. Insert the sheath
into the magazine.
3. Removethe
magazine
from thecamera
(see
page
l8).
4. Attachthealternative
magazine
(seepagel8).
Deliberate Double Exposures
While the constructionof the camera automatically
prevents
twoexposuresonone filmframe, deliberatedouble
exposures
are possible. The procedure,after the first
exposul'e,isasfollows:
1. Removethemagazine.
2. Tensionthe shutter without magazineattached to the
camera.
3. Attach the magazine
again.
4. Releasethe shutter.
Quick Vinding Crank
Thisspecialcrank for film magazinesis attached
to the
loadingkey of the magazineand permitsquick winding
forwardto thefirst frameandequally
on winding off film
afterthe
last
exposure.
22O
Film
Primarilydesigned
for the professional user.220 film
permits
24 exposures2l x 2l in. squarein the standard
Hasselblad
magazineon observingthe followingpoints:
23
As the new 220
film is without backing
paper
the light
leaking
through
the film window must be shut out by a
light-tight
plug
whichis
fittedon to the film window,from
insidethemagazine,with thenumber "220" facingoutwards
or by fixing black tape across
the film window. The 220
filmhas
anarrow
going
across
thefirst
paper
section;
it has
no numbering
butthereis a dotted lineabout6in. before
the crosswise
arrow. To obtain the most evenspacing
betwecnnegative
liames
theappropriateinstructions
(below)
should
beusedin accordance
with theserial
numberof the
magazine
employed.
MagazineSerialNo. fi)l-19999
l. Threadthe film in theusualmanneronto theHasselblad
spool-holder.
The protectingpaper isdrawn forwardso
that thedottedline
comesto the centreof thereceiving
spool.
2. After the spool-holderis insertedin the magazine, set
theexposure-counterat l.
3. Wind thefilm forwards7completeturns
(14
half-turns).
4. Expose
12frames
(no stop).
5. Reset theexposure
counterto l.
6. Expoie
anotherl2 frames
(no stop).
Magazine Serial No. 2fi)fi){4399
l. Threadthe
film in theusual
manneronto.he Hasselblad
spool-holder.
The protectingpaperis drawn forward so
that the dotted line comes
to the centre
of the receiving
spool.
2. After the spool-holder is insertedin the magazine,
set
theexposure-counter
to l.
3. Wind the film forwardsl0 completeturns (20half-turns)
or until the frame number 8 begins
to appear
in the
exposure-counter
window.
4. Reset
theexposure-counterto l.
5. Expose
l2 frames
(until stop).
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with the individual
MODEL
Ilasselblad THE HASSELBLAD sMC
The Hasselblad 500C is the standard camera of this series, with
interchangeable lenses, and finder systems, interchangeable winding
knob and interchangeable roll film magazine backs.
Each lens comes in its own Synchro-Compur shutter giving auto-
matic
speeds
of l, |, +,+,lll5,l/30, l/60, lll25,li250,l/500 sec.,
and
B for time exposures. The shutter is synchronized for flash bulbs and
electronic flash at all speeds, and incorporates a delayed-action release
and an exposure value scale. The lenses have automatic and manual
pre-selector iris control and automatic depth of field indicators.
In addition an auxiliary shutter is built into the back of the camera
body. It consists of two movable blades, which remain closed as long
as the mirror is in the lower position and the reflex ground glass screen
image is visible. It prevents the light from falling on the film when
focusing or changing lenses, since this can only be done when the
mirror is lowered and the shutter open.
This shutter can also be used as an auxiltary shutter with exposures
of ll25 sec. or longer, when the camera is used with the extension
bellows for macro-photography or photomicrography, or with special
lenseswithout their own shutters. This shutter has its own flash contact
(seepage 54).
The standard lens of this model is the 80-mm. Zeiss Planar /2.8.
Alternative lenses cover focal lengths from 6O to 500 mm. (O).
FOR CLOSE-UP WORK Proxar lenses, extension tubes, extension
bellows and a transparency copy holder are available.
OTHER ACCESSORIES INCLUDE: magazines, the sheet film
adapter, the magnifying hood, eye-level pentaprism, sports finders.
rapid winding crank, winding knob with exposure meter, quick tripod
coupling, lensmount adapter, microscope adapter, microscope shutter,
filters, lens hood, diffusion discs, quick focusing handles, camera grip,
spirit level, flash bracket, squared screen, and ever-ready and outfit
cases.
Shooting
l. Windthe
film
transport
byturning thetransport
knoboneturntoa
full stop. This advances the film to the next frame, lowers the mirror,
and tensions the shutter. It further sets the signal on the camera
indicating that the shutter is tensioned (white), sets the signal on
the attached magazine to show that the film is advanced (white),
and opens the shutter and iris diaphragm.
If you cannot turn the film transport knob, this may be due to:
(a) the last film frame being exposed, leaving no number in the
film window;
(b) using the shutter at the B setting and not resetting the time
catch to its original position (see below: Time exposure); or
a2 s00c
These green poges deal
cameras
in detail.
Tlle Ha$eIbIaiI SOOC
Shooiing
Special Controls
The Hasselblad 5O0EL
Shutter ReleaseMethods
B and T Exposures
Alternative Release
N{ethods
Remote Control Release
by Radi<r
Hasselblad
5008L Batteries
The Hasselblail I6OOF
and I0O0F
Shooting
Special Controls
The Hasselblad Super
Vide C and Super
V'ide 13
Shooting 13
Special Controls 14
Hasselblad Lentea and
Finders 18
Lenses for the Hasselblad
500c 18
ChangingtheLenses
of the
500c 20
The Lcnsesfor the Hassel'
blad F Models 2l
The Super
Wide-anglelens
Changing the 1000F and
1600F Lenses
l-ens Hoods
Filter Attachments
InterchangeableFindcr and
Focusing Attachments
The Gr<lund
Glass
AdaPter
Close-up Equipment
Proxar Lenses
Extension Tubes
Extension Bellows
Assembling the Extension
Bellows
Using the Extension Bel-
lows
The Transparency Copy
Holder
The Microscope Adapter
The Microscope Shutter
III
isc
clluneous,y'cce.ssorf
es
The Rapid Winding Crank
The Winding Knob with
Exposure Meter
F-rnosure Nletcr Attach-
ntent
The Exposure Meter Wrist
Strap
Flash t{<'ldcr' .Attach-
nlcltt
The Quick Focusing
Handle
The Quick Tripod Coup-
ling
l'hc I'rstol Grip rvith
Rclease
The Flash
(lun llrackct
The Spirit Level
Thc ChcckcclScrccrt
T'hc
( ut I'.rlrnAdaptcr
t-oatlirtg thc Cut l'ilrl
IIokler
Attaching the Adaptcr to
the Camera
l'olaroitl llack for thc
llassclbiarl500c
( o;nrrrartd
t'nil
Undcruater Equipmcnt
500c
2
)
4
7
7
8
8
8
8
to
IC'
t2
25
25
25
26
26
26
28
28
28
32
32
32
-t2
33
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J-t
3l
J-t
-t -t
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36
36
l6
_18
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-38
3ti
,l
22
22
2?
22
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The hood rclcose opcns the focusing hood rnd the mognifier. Thc reor flosh conioct scrves for rynchro-
nizing rhe auxiliary focal planc ahutter in the beck of the camcra. The looding key advanccs the film for
the first exposurc. The synchronizing lever sets the synchronization and thc sclf-timer. The size mork
indicatcs the typc of magazinc in use, The film counter shows a numbcr of exposur€s takcn. The
winding knob advenccs the film and tcnsions the shutter, it rlso incorporates the exposurc metcr.
Thc dcpth oflield indicator is couplcd with the opetturc ring of the lens. Thc focusing mount scts the
lens to thc corrcct distrncc. The exposurevolue scoleand exposurc
volue lever sclcct the cxposurc value.
The epcrturc ring also sets epcrturc-spc"d combinations. Thc releose incorporates a cotch to hold it
down for (imc €xposurcs. The signol in the side of thc camera magazine indicatcs whcther the frame
hrs becn exposcd or thc film advanced.
Shooting wirh thc 50OC. From left to right: \A/ind thc film transport: view and focus the imagc on thc
icrccn; sct thc exposurc value; selcct a suitable aperrurc-spced combination: press the rclcasc to
.xpotc.
(c) pressing the quick release
button without actually taking the
exposure (see
below: Quick release); or
(d) trying to wind on before the shutter, particularly when set to
a slow €xposure,e.g. I sec.,has fully run down.
2. Open the reflex hood for a preview ofthe picture you intend to take.
3. S€t the exposure value. The shutter rim carries a range of numbers
engraved in red from 2 to 18.These are exposure values for correct
exposure. Each exposure value represents a range of shutter-speed
aperture combinations of equivalent exposure. To set the exposure
value, slightly push back the serrated lever on the rim behind the
exposure
valuesand move the triangular mark b€sidethe lever to
the appropriate exposure value (obtained fronr exposlrre tables or a
meter)on the scale.
Intermediate
exposure
values,c.g.l0+, I I
], etc.,
can also be set.
4. Select the aperture-speedcombination by turning thc milled shutter
ring. Aperture and speed scales here move together. The figures
opposite
cachother represent alternativecombinations correspond-
ing to the exposure value set. Again only the aperture and sp€ed
actually oppositethe black central index line on top of the shutter
are the onesin use.
To setapcrturesand speedsseparatcly
(e.g.
for
flash shots)adjust first thc shutter spcedand then thc uperture on
theexposure
\'aluc
setting
ring.
5. Focus the image on the reflcx screen antl determine the cxact fielcl
to be photographcd.
6. Release
the shutter
gently.
Kecp therclcasebutton deprcssed
for the
duration of the exposure.
'[his is of s,rme inrportance whetr using
slow speeds;
if you let the releasebutton go earlier, thc auxiii;try
shutter stops the cxposurc.
Special Controls
FOR TIME EXPOSURt:S set the index of the shutter speedring
to B (: brieftime).
The green figures rcpresent full seconds corresponding to the
aperturevalue oppositethem at a givenexposure
valur-.lf you \\'antto
useone of thcseapertures,
nctc the time opposite it. Sct the cperturc
separately by dcpressing the cxposure value levcr and turning the
aperturering. (kave tlic shutter speedring at B.) Then expose
for the
time which was previousl;'
oppositethat ape
rturc virlue.
For time cxposurcs al\\'ays
usethc cablereleasc.This scrc'wsinto the
centreof the body rclcase:on the
camera
body. For long timeexposures,
where it isinconvcnient to keepthe rclease dcprr.-sscd,a time catchcan
bebroughtinto action.'fhe timc catchisthe smalllever
u'ithretlspot
in itstop.Pushthis
lel,crto thcT position; theshuttcr
will.
onrcleasing,
remain open until this catch ispushed back to thc O position.
THE AUXILIARY SHUTTER. Thc' rriin function of this is to
protect the filni from light u'hcn focusing. changinglcnses,
ctc. lt can
alsobe
usedasa shuttcr
at 1,25 sec.
when rvorkinguith spccial lenses
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Hood rcleasc
Magnifier
Rclr flarh contacc
Loeding key
Cable bearcr
Synchro lever
Size mark
Film countcr
Winding knob
Mcter rcalc
DOF indicator
Flash socket
Focus mount
Apcrturc ring
EV :calc
EV levcr
Rcleasc
T catch
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ihe quick-release button below thc wind-
ing knob (/eft) reduccs the timc dclay in
shooting. Prcssing thc button closes the
camera shutter, openr the ruxiliary
shutter, lilts the mirror and presets che
lpcrturc. Prcrsing tha normal rclcasc
button (right) then only rclcases thc
rhuttcr-and doe: so rt once. Whcn uring
the quick-releasc bucton, the imltc is not
howcver visibtc on thc focurinS:crccn,
lnd a separate sports finder must be uscd.
SPECIAL HASSELBLAD SOOCCONTROLS
For time exposures (with thc shutter
ret to B) the time catch on the rclease
keeps thc shutter open afrcr prcssing the
relcasc. For this purpose moye thc catch
to the position T before rclcasing.
Prcfcrably mrkc time exposures wi!h 1
cable releese: this screws into thc relcase
button. The shutter closcs
egainon moving
the time crtch ro thc position O.
lacking a shutter, in macrophotography and photomicrography. It has
its owir flash contact in the side wall of the camera body. The flash
cable is connected to this contact. The shutter is X-synchronized and
can therefore be used with electronic ffash and normal "M"-type flash
bulbs.
THE DELAYED-ACTION RELEASE built into the Synchro-
Compur releases any speed set from I sec. to l/50Q seg. with 8-|-sec.
delay-.It is brought intd action by moving the green level on the left of
the ihutter to V-while pressing the small protruding lock at the-left at
the same time. Set the lime catch on the camera release to T. After the
s€lf-timer exposure, reset the time catch to O, otherwise you cannot
transport the film.
FLASH SETTINGS. For X- or M-synchronization, set the gre€n
lever on the left part of the shutter to X or M, while- depressing the
small protruding iock at the left. The cable bearer can be connected to
the body of the camera. This is a hook with a ball at its end. The ball is
pushed into the recess beside the auxiliary,shutter flash contact of the
iamera body. The protruding hook holds the flash cable to secure it to
the flash plug.
CHANGING THE WINDING KNOB' The film transport and
shutter tensioning knob of the Hasselblad 500C is interchangeable and
can be replaced by a knob with exposure meter,.or,crank, etc' -
Removing the- knob is best done after winding it ready for an
exDosure. Push the catch on the rim of the knob away from the camera
body with the thumb of your right hand, while turning the knob anti-
clockwise. This actlon releasesit from its bayonet base.
To attach the knob, position the circular red mark on its rim -opqositc
the red triangular mdrk on the camera body. Then turn the knob
clockwise. Wfren the triangular mark points'to the solid red mark on
the knob, the latt€r is secure.
RAPIb EXPOSURE. To reduce the time between releasing and thc
instant of oxposure-normally l/10 sec.-to the absolute minimum,
press the qui6k release button which is situated just below-and lo-thg
ieft of the hlm transport knob. (It does nol need to be hq!{ down.) This
closes the camera shutter, opens the auxiliary shutter, lifts the mirror
and sets the aperture to the pre-s€lected value. The -pic-ture on the
ground glass is-no longer visibl-. On pressing the normal releasebutton
io take-the picture, 6nly the between-lens shutter operates'- c-utting
down the int6rval from releasing to the instant ofexposure to l/60 sec.
Once you have operated the quick relea* button, you must still
reteasethe shutter bifore vou carrturn the winding knob.
The quick release button is therefore uscful Jor spor-ts and action
shots. The subject must of course be observed through a sports or
frame finder.
Left: To use thc sclf-timer sct the:ynchronizing levcr to thc Position V,
while pre;ring thc locking catch ncxt to it. This must be done efter tcn-
:ioninj the shuttcr. Thc timc catch must also bc sct to T. On Presting thc
relcrsJ thc shutter oocns aftcr a dclay of about 8 scconds.
Selow; To change thc winding knob (for cxamplc to fit the plein winding
knob instced of the cxposurc meter knob or vicc-versa) pre:s thc cttch on
the rim end turn the knob rnti-clockwise (/eft), thcn lift off- To .ttach the
knob. placc it in position with its red circlc oPPotite thc rcd triangullr
mark on the body (centre), then curn clockwire to cntate the beyonct lock
(right). Thc solid rcd mlrk muit now be opPosit€ thc red trirnglc.
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The Hasselblad S(X)EL is basically a Hasselblad 500C, but it has an
electric motor drive built into its base. This motor undertakes the
mechanical tasks of advancing the film and cocking the shutter, giving
the photographer greater freedom to concentrate on the actual photo-
graphic work, focusing and exposing. The motor is powered by one or
two rechargeable batteries, each giving 1,0fi) exposures per charge.
The camera uses the same lenses and shutter, finder and magazine
unit as the Model 500C. As it is best used with the magazine giving
70 pictures, it is usually supplied as the 500EL/70.
Shufier Relearc ilIethods
The shutter release of the Hasselblad 5008L can be operated in the
following ways:
l. By release knob on the camera in the conventional way.
2. With the remote control cable at varying distancesfrom the camera
of up to 100ft. or, with an amplifier, up to 2fi) yards.
3. By remote Control radio signal without cable connection.
4. Automatically with an electric timer for programmed exposur€ at
fixed intervals.
5. Automatically to take a series
of rapid sequenceshots.
Additionally, there are five different ways of making exposures.
The chosen method is set on the selector scale on the side wall of the
camera. The effect of thesesettings is:
l. With theindicator setto "O" (: normal setting),the film is
advanced
after exposure, the shutter is cocked and thc mirror returns to the
focusing position.
2. With the indicator set to "S" (:speed setttng), the reaction time
between release and exposure is reduced to a minimum because
with this setting, the mirror is lifted, tire auxiliary shutter is opened
and the diaphragm is slipped down to the pre-setvalue beforehand.
3. With the indicator set to "SR" (:speed repeat setting), the result
is the same as with the "S" setting above, but the camera remains
at this setting after exposure.
4. With the indicator s€t to "A" (:automatic setting), the camera
continues to make exposuresas an exposure signal is given and the
magazine exposure counter shows that it contains unexposed film.
The exposure signal can tre given, for example, by a releasecord.
The time betrveen each exposure is approximately I sec. The
exposure values from l-lll5th sec. should be avoided but if they
have to be used, it is important that the release button remains
depressed until the between-lens shutter completes the exposure.
Otherwise the auxiliary shutter will closeand inlerrupt the exposure.
5. With the indicator set to "AS" (:automatic speed setting), the
result is the same as at the automatic setting above, except tfiat the
camera remains at the "S" setting after the exposure signal. rl
B and T Erposuret
Exposure times between I sec.and I minute, which are to be released
by nrcrns of the release
buttou or remotely by radio or cord, should
havethe shutter set to "8". For time exposuresin excessof I minute,
the shutter should be opened by moving the lever to "T" (with the
shutter setto "B"). To closethe shutter,setthe time lever back to the
"O" setting.This advanccsthe film and cocks the shutter. To save
the batteries
usethe time leverfor exposuresin excess
of I minute and
also when making exposureswith the self-timer.
Al t er natio e Rel ea se III eth o d s
Thcre are two releases
on the camera front and one on the side.
Normal exposures are made with a releasebutton, which can be at-
tachedto either of the two front sockets.
To wolk away from the camera, release
cords measuring I ft., lp ft.
or 20 ft. can be connected to either of the two front sockets. When
using thesecords, the release
button need not be removed and can be
used as an alternative release.
The side socket is used to recharge batteries in the camera with the
recharge unit and also in conjurrction with the release
cord SKl50
when making exposures at greater distances from the camera, e.g.
with the 100ft. connectinglead.
Programmed exposure with fixed intervals from one frame every 2
seconds to one frame every 60 hours can be obtained with the timer.
This isconnected to the side socket of the camera. The timer is electric
and runs off a mains supply.
Rernote-control Relcace by Radio
A receiveris mounted to the camera accessoryshoeand takes power
from the camera batteries. A tone transmitter operating on a 27 mc/s
radio control band is employed to send a release
signallo the camera.
(In Britain, Post Office authority is required to operate this equipment).
The Hanelblad fiN)EL Batteriet
The electric motor is powered by one or two rechargeable nicket
cadmium batteries. With one battery, 1,000
exposurescan be made on
each charge. With two batteries, 2,0(X) exposures are possible before
recharging.
The recharging unit Model I is supplied with the camera and is
designedto recharge
one or two batteries in thecamera. The rechareinc
time foreach batteryis 14hours. A recharging
unit Model Il isaiaill
able, intended for charging batteries in the camtra or in the Hasselblad
batt€ry box. It is equipped with adjustable timer which automatically
stops the charging after the pre-set time has elapsed.
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Magazrne
ldentrfication
Frlm
counter
Selector scale
Selector
Flashand delayed
acilon selector
The 500EL is basically a 5C0C, but it has addicional controls. The trme lever, shown at ritht above, rs
used for etposures from I second to I minute and when making exposures with the self-timer.
Movrng the lever to T (with the shurrer set to B) opens rhe rhu(!er. Moving the lever to O closes
the shutier, advances the film and re-cocks the shutter. When changing lenses, the time lever murt
be set to L or O and the se/ector scole (see below) set to A or O.
The selector scale on the 50OEL. The figures used here correspond to thos€ on page 7 of this section:
l. Normal serting.2. Speed setting.3. Speed repeat setting.4. Automatic aettint.5, Automauc
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THE HASSELBLAD 16OOFAND 1OOOF
These models use interchangeable lenses and finder systems, and
interchangeable roll film backs. They are fitted with a stainless steel
focal plane shutter. The lenses
therefore do not have their own shutter.
The shutter is synchronized for ffash bulbs and electronic flash.
All the interchangeable lenses, except 250 mm., are fitted with a
manual pre-selector iris and all have a depth of field indicator.
The standard lens is the 80-mm. Ektar f 2.8; the later models of the
1000F are fitted with the 80-mm. Zeiss Tessar f 2.8. Alternative lenses
cover focal lengthsfrom 135 to 250 mm.
THE MODEL 1600F has shutter speedsfrom I sec.to l/1600 sec.
and B.
THE MODEL 1000F has shutter speeds from I sec.to li 1000sec.
and B.
FOR CLOSE-UP WORK extension tubes, extension bellows and
transparency copy holder are available.
OTHER ACCESSORIES INCLUDE: Magazines, the sheet film
adapter, the magrifying hood, eye-level pentaprism, sports finders,
quick tripod coupling, filters, lens hood, flash gun bracket, squared
screen and ever-ready and outfit cases.
Shooting
l. Wind the film transport by turning the transport knob one turn to a
full stop. This advancesthe film to the next frame, lowers the mirror,
and tensions the shutter. It further sets the signal on the camera
indicating that the shutter is tensioned (white), and setsthe signal
on the attached magazine to show that the film is advanced (white).
If you cannot turn the film transport knob, this may be due to
the last film frame being exposed, leaving no number in the film
window. This occurs with magazinesabove Serial No. 20,000.
2. Open the reflex hood for a preview of the picture you intend to take.
3. Set the shutter speed. Pull out the film transport knob and turn it
clockwise (on 1600F you can turn either way) to bring the required
speed(engraved on the knob) opposite the red triangular mark on
the camera body. Then let knob spring back. This can be done
after operating the transport knob.
4. Set the aperture. Slide the trilger handle protruding near the front
of the lens to the left and turn the aperture setting ring to the
aperture you want to use.
5. Focus by turning the front serrated lens ring while observing the
screen, and determine the exact field to be photographed.
6. Stop down and release; As soon as you are ready to take the picture
slide the trjgger on the lens mount to the right as far as it will go.
The lens is now stopped down to the aperture you had preselected
(see above, No. 4). The red rectangle on the aperture ring will then
f ,o raooF/r@oF
Focusing
rtng
!. o0".,r."
pre-serector
Aperture
lever