How to Load a Hasselblad 500 Film Camera

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This video walks you through the how to load/unload medium format (120) film into a Hasselblad 500 film camera. The model I use in the video is a "500C"; however, these steps broadly apply to the other Hasselblad 500 variants as well (i.e. CM, etc.)
Link to Hasselblad 500 User Manual:
www.butkus.org/chinon/hasselb...

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@GloomBloomGroove 7 ай бұрын

I should've watched this before I loaded my film on my own, because I got the first 6 frames empty when I developed my film lol 😅 I almost freaked out pulling that roll from the canister, oh well. Thanks for the helpful video!

@MoisesDelgado507 4 ай бұрын

I see this video just for curiosity, and i view is a PERFECT explanation of how to put and remove the 120 roll, i have exactly this camera and enjoy to much taking pictures with this piece of technology, just to think a little bit on this the camera does not have a single battery and works perfectly and you also get incredible images

@f2john 17 күн бұрын

One thing I noticed you did but did not mention was when you put the film back onto the body you pushed the button over before putting it all the way into place. That helps reduce wear on the tabs and the back.

@cjones5vt 13 күн бұрын

Good catch and thanks for pointing that out! You are absolutely correct!

@Jon_Oates 8 ай бұрын

A clear and simple demonstration. Thank you.

@ivaa7777JAWA 9 ай бұрын

Great video

@bsenna0333 Жыл бұрын

I loooooooooooooove this camera 😍

@cjones5vt Жыл бұрын

The best!

@oilman930 7 ай бұрын

With these old manual film backs, there is no need to align the black arrow that is on the paper backing. On the automatic film backs, you will have to align the black arrow with the marks on the film back insert. One more point, you can load the film back while still attached to the camera if you don’t feel like messing around with the dark slide.

@taylormitchell2119 17 күн бұрын

Exactly! If (like me) you only have 1 back for a 500 C/M, it's better to just remove the internals with the back still on. You aren't gaining anything from taking the back off completely; it only puts more wear on the camera.

@see_jane 4 ай бұрын

This is very clear! Thank you! I’m also wondering what clips you have to connect the peak design anchors?

@mhammersley9857 3 ай бұрын

Also curious about the peak design integration

@cjones5vt 3 ай бұрын

Hi! Yes, I have a peak design tripod mount on the bottom that has worked pretty well. Just make sure if you put one on to tighten it down very well (the Hasselblad is so heavy that if it is loose it can come undone easy if things get off balance...shouldn't be an issue if you just make sure it is really tight). The little plastic beads on the side are also for a peak design sling ("Peak Design Slide Camera Strap")...to be honest, I haven't used the sling much. Normally when I shoot with the Hasselblad I either have it mounted to the tripod that I am carrying around or just have it in a small sling back for quick access with a basic wrist strap on it. The little metal things I attached to the lugs for the peak design beads I just got on Amazon and they work well (just search "Hasselblad Strap Lugs").