Hasselblad 503CW User Manual

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Single lens reflex camera with 6 x 6 cm (2 ⁄ x 2 ⁄ in) max. film size. Interchangeable lenses, film
magazines, viewfinders, and focusing screens.
Mechanical, with an aluminum alloy camera body shell cast in one piece.
Folding focusing hood interchangeable with reflex viewfinder, prism viewfinders with or without built-
in light meter, or magnifying hood.
Manual advance or motor driven with Winder CW. Simultaneous shutter winding. Winder CW winding
time: 1.05 s, approx. 0.8 frames/sec in continuous mode.
TTL/OTF-metering. ISO 64−4000 with flash/strobe adaptors SCA390 for connection with flash/strobe
units from the SCA 300 systems. Metering area within 40 mm diameter in the centre of the image area.
⁄ in. and / in. socket threads and base plate for quick coupling attachment.
Complete camera with Planar CFE 2.8/80 mm lens: 193mm L x113mm W x110mm H
1620 g (Excluding battery and CF card).
Hasselblad Acute-Matte D focusing screen with sensor format markings.
Camera type:
Design:
Viewfinder:
Film advance:
Flash control:
Tripod coupling:
External dimensions:
Weight:
Focusing screen
Technical specifications — 503CW camera body
Problem Possible cause Remedy
• Completethecamerareleaseandrewind
the camera
• Windthelens
• Completethecamerareleaseandrewind
the camera
• Completethecamerareleaseandrewind
the camera
• Completethecamerareleaseandrewind
the camera
• Removethelenscap
• Thecamerabodyisinthepre-released
or released position
• Thelensisinthereleasedposition
• Thecamerabodyisinthepre-released
or released position
• Thecameraisinthepre-releasedor
released position
• Thecameraisinthepre-releasedor
released position
• Thelenscapisstillinplace
You cannot remove the lens
You cannot attach the lens
You cannot remove the front
protective cover
There is no image on the focusing
screen
Troubleshooting — 503CW
Hasselblad equipment is built to give long and trouble-free service, especially when you follow the maintenance and care advice at the end of this manual. If however you
encounter any operating difficulties because you are not familiar with the camera system, the following table may help to resolve them. If the problem persists and the cam-
era is still under guarantee, you should contact your Hasselblad dealer. If the guarantee has expired, you should contact a Hasselblad Authorised Service Center for advice.

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