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Hasselblad 553 EL User Manual

Hasselblad 553 EL
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Hasselblad 553 EL Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHasselblad
Model553 EL
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the Hasselblad Camera System

Guarantee

Details the one-year international guarantee provided with the camera.

Service and Maintenance

Advises on professional servicing for maintaining optimal camera performance.

553ELX Parts and Components

Basic Operation

Batteries and Fuse

Explains battery types, fuse rating, and battery compartment access.

Fitting the Batteries

Step-by-step guide for correctly installing batteries and fuse.

Normal Settings

Front Protective Cover

Instructions for removing the front protective cover.

Rear Protective Cover

Instructions for removing the rear protective cover.

Attaching the Lens

Step-by-step guide for mounting a lens onto the camera.

Removing the Lens

Procedures for detaching the lens from the camera.

Attaching the Magazine

Removing the Magazine

Procedures for detaching the film magazine from the camera.

Camera and Magazine Indicators

Explanation of status indicators on the camera and magazine.

Opening the Focusing Hood

The Built-in Magnifier

How to deploy, retract, and interchange the built-in magnifier.

Closing the Focusing Hood

Instructions for folding the focusing hood down.

Strap Lugs

Procedures for attaching and removing camera straps.

Left Hand Grip

Guidance on optimal hand grip for comfortable operation.

Focus and Release

Steps for focusing the lens and triggering the shutter.

Operating Details

Exposure

Guidelines for setting exposure and shutter speeds.

Time Exposure and Locking ('LOT') Lever

Functionality of the LOT lever for time exposure and locking.

Release sockets

Details on the camera's release sockets and their use.

Release Cords

Usage information for release cords for remote triggering.

Mode Selector Dial

Remote Control Socket

Details the 5-pole DIN socket for remote operation.

Double Exposure

Method for intentionally creating double exposures.

Battery Types

Checking the Batteries

Procedure to check remaining battery power using indicator lights.

Lens and Shutter Functions

Shutter Speeds

Details on setting and reading shutter speeds on the lens.

Aperture

Information on aperture settings and automatic diaphragm function.

Warning Signal

Explains warning marks on the shutter speed ring.

Exposure Values

How to read and set Exposure Values (EV) on the lens.

Interlocked Shutter Speed/ Aperture

Method to interlock speed and aperture rings for consistent EV.

Focusing and Depth of Field

Infrared Photography

Procedure for focusing infrared light for accurate results.

Checking Depth of Field

How to preview depth of field using the manual preview button.

Flash Synchronization

Details on flash synchronization with leaf shutters for precise timing.

Magazine Operation

Loading the Magazine

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

Magazine Load status

Removing the Film

How to remove exposed film from the magazine.

Changing the Magazine Status Indicator

How to reset the magazine indicator from red to white.

Film Tab Holder

Use of the film tab holder for film identification.

Film Plane Index

Location of the film plane index for precise focusing.

Viewfinder System

Changing the Viewfinder

How to replace the camera's viewfinder unit.

Changing the Magnifier

Procedure to interchange the focusing hood magnifier.

Changing the Focusing Screen

PME and PME3/PME5 Meter Prism Viewfinder Adjustments

Adjusting meter viewfinders for different focusing screens.

Automatic Flash Control

Viewfinder Signal

Ready Signal

Indicates when the flash unit is charged and ready to fire.

Correct Exposure Signal

Indicates a correct flash exposure has been achieved.

Incorrect Exposure Indication

Signal for insufficient flash output requiring adjustment.

Setting the Film Speed

Attaching the Hasselblad Flash Adapters SCA 390 and SCA 590

Procedures for attaching flash adapters to the camera.

Accessories

Accessory Mounts

Information on tripod sockets and accessory rails.

Hasselblad Accessory Chart

Reference to a chart detailing accessory availability.

Technical Specifications

Camera type

Describes the camera's type, format, and capabilities.

Design

Details the camera body and motor housing materials.

Viewfinders

Lists the types of viewfinders supported by the camera.

Focusing screen

Specifies the included focusing screen type.

Film advance

Covers automatic film advance and shutter cocking features.

Battery/capacity

Information on battery type and capacity.

Flash control

Details TTL/OTF flash measurement capabilities.

Tripod socket

Describes the camera's tripod socket and plate.

External dimensions

Provides the camera body dimensions.

Weight

Lists the weight of the camera.

Camera Body Dimensions

Troubleshooting

Camera Operation Issues

Resolving problems with camera operation and image display.

Lens and Magazine Issues

Troubleshooting lens and magazine attachment/removal problems.

Circuit Diagram

Electrical circuit diagram of the camera system.

Camera Care, Service and Guarantee

Camera Care

Advice on protecting the camera from environmental factors.

Service

Recommendations for professional camera maintenance.

Guarantee

Information on the one-year international guarantee.

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