Hasselblad 503CW Instruction Manual

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Hasselblad
film
magazines
provide
the
opportunity
to
vary format,
length
and type
of film
used. They
can be
quickly
and
easily
switched mid-film
without
the loss
of
a single frame.
Operation
of the magazines
is
not
difficult but
pay par-
ticular
attention
to the
section
on loading.
Go
through
the
procedure
one
step at
a
time
and
practice
a
little
until
you
feel
confident.
Note
especially
which
way
round
the
spool of film is
placed
and the
positioning
of
the
backing
paper
under the
clamp
bar.
Magazine
0penation
The
{m.r.ra[omatically
advanced frame-byJrame
in
the magazine
by the
camera winding
mechanism
and
consequently
only when
attached
to the
camera
body.
Therefore
when
separated,
the magazine
and camera
body could
become
unmatched.
This
can be
deter-
mined
by checking the
magazine
status
indicator
(see
page
5) or by the winding
crank
status
(see page
2),
Try
to
adopt a routine
that
suits
you
regarding
winding
and removal
as well
as checking
on the
status
of each
item.
This will
ensure that the
camera/lens/magazine
combination
status is
always fully
operative,
Loading
the
Magazine
The
magazine
can be loaded
on, or off
the camera.
If it is
to be loaded
off the
camera, then
the mag-
azine slide
must
be inserted
flrst.
In
either case,
when
inserting
the
slide ensure
that
its flat
side is
towards
the rear
(see
detail in illus-
tration)
as this facilitates
the removal
of the film
holder.
Magaz,ine
Operation

Hasselblad 503CW Specifications

General

Camera Type	Medium format SLR
Exposure Modes	Manual
Focus	Manual focus
Lens Mount	Hasselblad V mount
Shutter Type	Focal-plane shutter
Flash Sync	1/90 sec
Metering	External metering required
Viewfinder	Interchangeable viewfinders (waist-level, prism)
Shutter Speed	1 sec to 1/500 sec, Bulb
Flash Sync Speed	1/90 sec