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Thank you for doing these. I love the fact that you’re a seriously talented photographer and not just a KZfaq vlogger.

A photographic one man band, an artist, a businessman and a walking photography encyclopedia. I always enjoy your videos and often learn from them. FWIW I have never seen fanboys of any marque carp about your reviews. That is a very short list and means that you are fair, even-handed and knowledgeable. Thanks a lot and keep up the great work!

Thanks for the video. I love the Zeiss lenses used on Hasselblad cameras. I own and use eight Zeiss lenses on my Leica, Nikon, Contax, and Fuji small format cameras. On two separate occasions, I considered purchasing a Hasselblad 6x6cm medium format SLR. The first was when I needed to replace the Yashica TLR that a studio had provided me for taking wedding events. The Yashica was a good camera, but it was so used and abused by other photographers that it was no longer reliable. I considered the Hasselblad but decided against it because: 1. It was too noisy for my taste. 2. It was too expensive for my budget. Instead of the Hasselblad, I purchased three Mamiya TLR bodies with 55/80/180mm lenses. For decades, I used this Mamiya setup for weddings and portraits. When it became time for me to replace my worn-out Mamiya cameras (I owned the C3, C22, and C220), I again considered the Hasselblad. However, I decided against it for the following reasons: 1. It was still too expensive for my budget. 2. I tried it but I never bonded with it ergonomically. 3. I preferred the larger 6x7cm aspect ratio. Instead of the Hasselblad, I purchased two Mamiya RB67 SLR bodies with 50/90/140 macro/150 soft focus/180/250/ and 100-200mm zoom lenses. I primarily use my RB67 cameras for portraits, tabletop, macro, still-life, and product shots. My health prevents me from shooting weddings like I once could. I never considered the RZ67 because I preferred manual/mechanical cameras instead of automatic/electronic cameras.

Your videos are seriously addictive.

Hey Matt! Great video as always. One little additional info on lenses. C lenses work on 500 bodies only. CF also work on bodies with focal plane shutters (200 and 2000 series bodies). Then there are the CFE series lenses. They are basically the same as the CF with addition of electronics that make them able to work with bodies having automatic exposure functionality, like the 202 or 203FE. The last generation is the CFi series which is generally identical to the CFE with the addition of an improved anti reflection material to further reduce stray light. One of the greatest Hasselblad Landscape Photographers that I know is Michael Kenna. I have several of his books. His work is just amazing. I believe there are a couple of interviews and some videos showing how he works here on YT. Cheers... Michael

Flash sync speeds are also a consideration.

I love the look of my chrome 501CM with the waist level finder and I have used it for 10 years. I also own a prism, exactly the same, black one Matt has on his Hasselblad and I hate how the camera looks with it. And I dislike the bulk in my backpack with that thing on. Sadly, since I now get closer to 50 and need reading glasses now and then the waist level finder does not work for me anymore. Now the prism is fixed to the camera. Not a pretty camera anymore, but still a great one. I owned and sold many film cameras when they became cheap between 2008 and 2015 when everybody jumped onto digital cameras. The HB 501CM is the one that will never be sold. That and my Nikon F2AS, black, near-mint, regularly sovered (F2 fans know what I mean), that was built in the month I was born (I looked for a well looking, black F2A or AS built in my birth month for ages - nerdy, I know).

To whom using a Zeiss Planar 80 mm lens, a set of different extension tubes is needed. to make an extension of 80 mm to go for 1 : 1.shot, Tubes lengths 8 10 16 21 32 55 56 mm.

Hi Matt, I have been following you on Flickr for a while but only until recently discovered your KZfaq channel. The 'half naked girl' style and MrLeica personal brand set me off initially. Still you had me a little curious by reviewing and shooting so many vintage camera's and lenses. After watching your videos I feel like I have come to know your MrLeica channels a little bit better, and I at least owe you a comment, just to say I do highly appreciate all of your content and effort you put in them! There's loads of other photo vloggers out there but you have a genuine and authentic approach and speak from a photographers experience (not just from a single photowalk). I can see you like to experiment with different photo kits and that you are not afraid to break off from Leica now and then - or at least put them in perspective. Am excited to see more of your vids. If you would be inclined I would very interested to see a vlog about your development as a photographer (since starting this channel); the kit that you have used, type of photography and where you want to go with your work. Keep up the good work! Cheers and regards from the Netherlands, Tim

...hi Matt! Deine Potrait Fotos sind echt super ich habe auch die 500cm es ist eine wunderbare Kamera!

hello matt nice video again - like the comparaison on key criterias kepp on doing good job ! thansk

Nice, comprehensive review thanks Matt. Superb machines with beautiful lenses. When I looked at Michael Kenna's body of landscape work spanning decades, almost all of it shot on a 500 series, it inspired me to get one and whilst I loved the images and the camera itself as a work of art I never truly bonded with it despite lusting after one for many years. For me it was too cumbersome, too heavy when I could put a Mamiya 6 and all 3 lenses in a small shoulder bag and cover almost everything I needed. That's not to put a Hasselblad down in any way, it is what it is. The images look great from the Zeiss glass - I loved your images Matt, especially the model on the balcony taken from an overhead view. Really strong images. As I've said before, I just wish I could have the Zeiss lenses on my Mamiya and the Contax G system lenses for my Leica. I'd never look at another camera system ever again....probably! 😁👍

Great video. Motivating me to take out my 503 and xpan.

When I bought my Hasselblad in the Sixties it had no history yet. Today in 2022 the camera has made me a lot of negatives and slides.

Dream machines... I own the 500cm and 503cx.

In my opinion, central shutters do not have enough fast exposures for shooting outdoors. I am using an Exakta 66 focal plane shutter camera with a Xenotar MF 2.8/80 lens (7 elements in 6 groups, Pentacon Six bayonet).

Two different ways to mount a camera to a LF camera. 1. The expensive way and being a not universal system for LF brands. 2. The cheap and simple way and being universal for all LF brands. Some 35 mm camera and mediom format brands does not produce or sell a spare lens mount, so a macro extension tube is needed. In the rear standard of the LF camera a board has been mounted, holding the frame with the ground glass. Sometimes blind boards are for sale. If not, go for model 2, take off the frame with the ground glass. Your DIY board must have the same size as a 4 x 5 film holder ( ur 545 Polaroid back), 121 mm x 174 mm and 3 mm thick. Mount the macro extension tube in the middle of the DIY board. Mark the position of the needed hole. Take off the macro tube. Drill the hole. Paint the board non glossy black. Remount the macro tube. . Place the DIY board and fix it with the two Graflock gliders. Mount your 35 mm or medium format camera on your LF camera. Any LF optic can now be used for your own gear You will get a genuine DOF and BOKEH. Of course you will need a tripod.

i wish Hasselblad has build a 6x9. Never liked the square format… But most beautiful camera ever

Mind the way to write c/m correct; the fonds must be capitals: C/M.

Love the Hasselblad videos :)

thanks for the video. time to take out my 501c. 😊😊😊

Those are some hefty looking cameras. I like the look of the Hasselblad.

Now thanks to comparison, I am intrigued with Mamiya RZ67. Please do the review of Mamiya RZ67!

There are a 500 C/M and a 500 EL/M with AUTO MODE actually. Once you could send your lenses to Hasselblad in Sweden for installing an auto exposure unit. The electro motor powered unit with an inbuilt lightmeter was settiing the correct aperture and exposure speed. The units were powered by the EL/M battery. Or from the battery holder on slit at the left set of the 500 C/M body Sorry, the name Mr. Hasselblad is not vacant anymore.................i think

850 pounds for a complete 501cm system! Everything was so cheap before COVID. Now the same system costs $2000.

love the red dress model !

I got a Hasselblad 4x4 film back for 120 film which allows also 16 frames instead of 6x6 back with 12 frames. I still prefer the 6x6 back because the viewfinder is uncropped. I use it in 80% of cases for landscape photography, the rest for close-up/macro with extension tubes and portraits. Only advantage of the RZ67 Pro is rotating back with option to go 6x7.

Hi Matt , love your videos they are really cool. I’m in the market for a Hasselblad 500 cm I think is the one I’m after or the 500 c earlier version … Any tips on where to buy one. Keep on shooting on. Kindest regards Tommy.

theres also a16s backs and they r 4x4 in size

My favorite combo is the 30mm on a 555ELD body with PME 45 and digital back on. Drawback is the weight, it is heavy and bulky (like the Mamiya 67). But it is no worse than dragging a 4x5 setup out. If one want to try the system, then you can find a cheap 500el with 80mm C lens. It will get you far under £500. I have seen them for under £250. If you want one with regular AA batteries, then look for 500ELX, 553ELX or 555ELD. Those are cheap as well, maybe with exception of the 555ELD.

To minimise the 500 C/M do exchange the plastic transport crank for an "old fashioned" metal one. Plus the A16S back; 16 exp. in 4 x 4 cm (38x38mm) on a 120 spool film. Plus a 24 x 56 mm back for a 135 - 36 film. The original name of that film format was MINIATURE fIlm or Zeiss-Retina-Leitz film.. Are you provoking about the weight of the 500 C/M ? The Haasselblad is not heavy. With three lenses, some backs, meter and films the set has less weight than a fat vulgar NIKON with some lenses.

Hello Matt great review of the Hasselblads, not sure where you found one for £850 I'm guessing as an average? Following your link and my own research, the average price inc 80mm lens 1x back and WLF is from £1000 upwards. When I was looking for one previously bodies are easy to come by, however, the 80mm lenses CF or CFE started at £500 if you're lucky to find one. Even looking today they more scare then hens teeth lol #Londonlovesyou

Hi Matt, loving your videos. Have a 500cm with an 80mm C lens. Wanting a portrait lens and intrigued by your suggestion of the 120mm rather than the 150mm. Would you be able to show us some photos taken with each - perhaps with a critique? Would be greatly appreciated! Best wishes

compare apples with orange ...

There’s a PM90 prism to be used with the 6x4.5.

I do not like your classic Hasselblad 500 C/M when it looks like a London Panda Morris Minor police car. The set seems to be a kind of Airfix construction kit, with a black plastic crank on the right side of the body, with a olastic waist level finder knob, with a plastic sun hood.

A Hasselblad beauty contest. I do not like a black 500 C/M with a chrome A 12 back I do not like the plastic film advance crank. I do not like the plastic Hasselblad sun hoods.

Stripping the 500 C/M to a basic Hasselblad? you also have to remove the viewfinder, the focusing screen and the film transport crank. Never buy a Hasselblad 500 C/M with its "standard" lens. First think it over how you want to create your photographs. You might start with a 60 mm, a 80 mm or a 100 mm lens. Perhaps a set of two lenses; a 50 mm plus a 150 mm? Never buy just one extension tube; you need the 8 mm, 16 mm, 32 mm and 56 mm tubes The A16s back is for 4 x 4 cm negs and slides. The slides will fit in any top quality 35 mm slide projedtor like Leitz and Kodak. What is a Hasselblad for? "YOU CAN TAKE A HASSELBLAD ANYWHERE" This line sounds like a 1965 Whisky advertisement. Read thee Hasselblad Book and the job sheets; the Hasselblad is not just for portrait andd studio. The Hasselblad is NOT a heavy camera. You can not compare the Hasselblad to any camera. Auto Exposure can be done with the Hasselblad by using the Zeiss Auto Exposure lenses. I prefor the Hasselblad 500 C/M over any Leica camera. You need a TTL prism for the Hasselblad when shooting macro with the Zeiss 120 mm. ( Or a pocket calculater plus a metric ruler.) Please, can you explain what is the vintage rendering of the Zeiss 150 mm lens? Have you compared the quality of a single and a multi coated Hasselblad Lens? I did; the difference is minor. Why did not NASA send the astronauts with a Leica camera to the moon? The first American camera in space was a low budget Minolta rangefinder camera; bought at the local drugstore the day before count down. By the way, I happen to be Mr. Hasselblad since 1965. Beware, do not risc a fifth Dutch war. The chain over the Thames never has been repaired; it is a pleasant voyage to Chatham.

Any thoughts on or experience with the Fuji Fujifilm GX680? Another beast, even bigger than the RZ67 I imagine, but given the large format and Fuji's generally remarkable lenses, I imagine the quality would be spectacular. Not exactly a street photography set up and I imagine pretty tough to run with ...

Mount your Hasselblad to a Linhof, SINAR or MPP 4X5 camera. Take off the frame with the ground glass from your LF camera, Mount the plate with the male Hasselblad 40037 bayonet to the LF. Shoot the Hasselblad with any old or soft focus LF lens. Even tilt, shift, rise and fall will be possible. It was on purpose I did not mention the LF brand Cambo, made in Holland. I do not like that toplofty Dutch brand, I am at war with it since 1965. The moment I think I can hit them, they are bankrupt or a new management arrives. They deny my remarks on the design faults of their ballheads, SC and ACTUS.

Hey I'm doing a portrait project similar to Phil Borges. You mentioned 3D pop. He used 80 and 100 you reckon 120 is better yes?

Hello. Thx for sharing your thoughts.... great work! please let me ask a question about your favorite lenses: you mentioned a small lens which you prefer over the 80mm Planar. Could you shortly comment on this lens. I have not understood your recommendation. Thx again!

I've seen your photos on Flickr and that is what has lead me to looking at hasselblad's for medium format. Thanks for making this video. Any notes on the best lens? I know you touched on it a bit at the end but I really would like to know why you think the 100 is more preferred than the 80. Also do you think the 120 is better than the 100? Thank for making this

do you use any light meter (external) or how is your hasselblad workflow? stay safe and thx for another great vid! cheerz

Hi Matt, Medium format seems crazy and it's a new thing to me. I've seen a HASSELBLAD 205FCC on sale. Do you know this model and have you already tried it? Is there a way to put a digital back making them become Digital SLR? I've seen this on their website. Does it work well on a 200 series? Thanks for all the hard work you do.

Hey Matt, have you ever used the 110mm F2 lens? I've been lusting after one, but they're bloody expensive!

which lense was the photo at 10:45? :)

Hello Matt i see your video to hasselblad. What is the best pentaprism? I would to buy it. thank you

I do not like your classic Hasselblad 500 C/M when it looks like a Panda Morris Minor police car. TYour set seems to be a kind of Airfix construction kit, with a plastic black crank on the right side of the body, with a olastic waist level finder knob, with a plastic sun hood. Do not forget to take with you a tube of Humbrol glue. Mind the correct way to write c/m; the fonds must be capitals: C/M. It is impossible to compare a 500 C/M to a SWC/M. You can not compare a saloon car to a race car, being of the same brand. Can you proove / show any difference betwee the quality of the Zeiss lenses, made for the Hasselblad 500 slr? The SWC/M 38 mm lens is a kind of copy of a pre WW II Zeiss Topogon lens is and so is the Mamiya Sekor 65 mm wide angle of the Mamiya 23 Press Universal Press camera.

Thank you for your interesting videos. How do you calculate exposure compensation if you attach the say, 21mm extension tube on your Hasselblad with the 120 Macro?

Micheal Kenna has always used a Hasselblad how can you show Thomas Heaton who has barely used one and not Micheal Kenna ! OMG man

lovely

bravo!

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