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General| Type | Medium format SLR camera |
|---|---|
| Image Size | 6 x 6 cm |
| Focus | Manual |
| Film Advance | Manual crank |
| Focusing Screen | Interchangeable |
| Film Format | 120 film |
| Lens Mount | Hasselblad V-mount |
| Viewfinder | Interchangeable |
| Shutter | Leaf shutter in lens |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/500s to 1s, Bulb |
| Metering | None (external meter required) |
| Mirror System | Automatic mirror return |
Procedure for correctly mounting and dismounting camera lenses.
Steps for safely detaching a lens from the camera body.
How to connect and disconnect film magazines from the camera.
The process of releasing the camera's shutter for exposure.
Step-by-step guide to loading film into the magazine.
How to safely remove exposed film from the magazine.
How to set shutter speeds and control lens aperture.
Basic principles of setting exposure on the lens.
How to read and set equivalent exposure values (EV).
Linking shutter and aperture rings for consistent EV.
How to focus and understand depth of field.
How flash units sync with the camera shutter.
Connecting and using various flash units with the camera.
Guidelines for maintaining and protecting the camera.
Information on recommended periodic servicing for the camera.
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