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Hasselblad 500C User Manual

Hasselblad 500C
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Hasselblad 500C Specifications

General IconGeneral
Camera TypeMedium format SLR
Image Size6x6 cm
FocusManual
Film Format120/220
Lens MountHasselblad Bayonet
Shutter Speed Range1/500 to 1 sec, Bulb
Flash Sync1/500 sec
MeteringNone (external meter required)
ViewfinderInterchangeable waist-level or prism finder

Summary

Basic Operation

Attaching the Magazine

Guide on how to securely mount a film magazine to the camera body, checking indicators.

Removing the Magazine

Procedure for safely detaching the film magazine from the camera using the slide.

Focus and Release Mechanism

How to focus the lens and operate the shutter release button for exposure.

Operating Details

Exposure Control

Explains shutter speed and aperture interaction for correct exposure, and auxiliary shutter function.

Lens and Shutter Functions

Shutter Speeds and Aperture Setting

How to set shutter speed and aperture using the lens controls and their scales.

Advanced Photography Techniques

Focusing and Depth of Field

Guide to focusing the lens and reading depth of field from the lens scales.

Flash Synchronization

Explanation of flash synchronization with leaf shutters and PC flash terminals.

Magazine Operation

Loading the Magazine

Detailed step-by-step instructions for loading film into the magazine.

Viewfinder System

Focusing Screen and Meter Adjustments

Changing the Focusing Screen

Instructions for interchanging focusing screens without special tools.

Automatic Flash Control

Flash Indicators and Settings

Technical Specifications

503cx Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the Hasselblad 503cx camera model.

500C/M Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the Hasselblad 500C/M camera model.

Camera Body Dimensions

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common operating problems encountered with the camera system.

Camera Care, Service, and Guarantee

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