Hasselblad 503CX User Manual

ViewnderSignal
This indicator located under the left edge of the focus-
ingscreendisplaystwodierentsignals,bothshown
in a red glowing light. The indicator is only in operation
whenthecameraisusedwithashadaptersSCA390
or 590 and a ash unit that conforms to the corre-
sponding System SCA 300 or 500.
Ready Signal
A steady red light indicates that the ash unit is
chargedandreadytobered.
Result Signal
Ablinkingredlightthatoccursforjustoverasecond
afterexposureindicatesthattheashhasemittedthe
right amount of light for a correct exposure. After the
blinking signal, the indicator returns to the ready signal
whentheashunitisonceagainfullyrecharged.
No Result Signal
This indicates that the ash emitted was not su-
cient for correct exposure. The aperture must then be
openedor theashdistance tothesubject mustbe
reduced.Changingtoafasterlmisalsoapossibility.
The Ready Signal will appear after a short but vari-
able length of time depending on the condition of the
batteries.
Pleaserefertoyourashunit’soperatinginstructions
for more information about other functions when using
automatic ash lightmetering thatconforms toSys-
temSCAashphotographywithashsensors,orwith
non-automaticashunits.
503CX and CXi only

Hasselblad 503CX Specifications

General

Camera Type	Medium format SLR
Image Size	6x6 cm
Focus	Manual
Film Format	120/220
Lens Mount	Hasselblad V-system
Shutter Speed	1/500 sec to 1 sec, Bulb
Viewfinder	Interchangeable waist-level or prism
Shutter Type	Focal-plane shutter