For time exposures (with the shutter set to B) the time catch on the release
keeps the shutter open after pressing the release. For this purpose move the
catch to the position T before releasing. Preferably make time exposures with
a cable release; this screws into the release button. The shutter closes again
on moving the time catch to the position O.
The quick-release button below the winding knob (left) reduces the time delay
in shooting. Pressing the button closes the camera shutter, opens the
auxiliary shutter, lifts the mirror and presets the aperture. Pressing the
normal release button (right) then only releases the he shutter - and does so
at once. When using the quick-release button, the image is not however
visible on the focusing screen, and a separate sports finder must be used.
Left: To use the self-timer set the synchronizing lever to the position V, while pressing the locking
catch next to it. This must be done after tensioning the shutter. The time catch must also be set to T.
On pressing the release the shutter opens after a delay of about 8 seconds.
Below: To change the winding knob (for example to fit the plain winding knob instead of the exposure
meter knob or vice-versa) press the catch on the rim and turn the knob anti-clockwise (left), then lift
off. To attach the knob, place it in position with its red circle opposite the red triangular mark on the
body (centre), then turn clockwise to engage the bayonet lock (right). The solid red mark must now
be opposite the red triangle.
THE HASSELBLAD 500EL
The Hasselblad 500EL 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 1,000 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.
Shutter Release Methods
The shutter release of the Hasselblad 500EL can be operated in the following ways:
1. By release knob on the camera in the conventional way.
2. With the remote control cable at varying distances from the camera of up to 100 ft. or, with an amplifier, up to 200 yards.
3. By remote control radio signal without cable connection.
4. Automatically with an electric timer for programmed exposure at fixed intervals.
5. Automatically to take a series of rapid sequence shots.
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