Hasselblad 500c

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Hasselblad 500c

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Lovely old camera dates from 1957,but my copy was made in 1970.

Hasselblad 500c, Planar 80mm/f2.8, HP5+, HC-110, Imacon 848 scan:

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Ove the 500c. I only had it in my hands once or twice in shops. The heft and feel is second to none for me. And the Planar 80 is a great lens choice.

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It's been about forty years since I had to really rely on an external meter. This weekend I learned that changing the film means changing the meter's ISO setting—of course it does, and I know it, but I don't get the reminder to do it when the camera has no ISO setting (and no wiring or electronics at all). This picture is of today's roll of XP2 hanging up to dry. You can see where I realised my error:

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One stop of underexposure should be salvageable in postprocessing, but the reduced dynamic range of film means there will be a price. The Leica M Monochrom has spoiled me rotten in this regard; it will forgive anything except a blown highlight.

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Proof of that statement is here. Hasselblad 500c, Planar 80mm, XP2 @400, Rodinal stand, Imacon 848 scans:

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Hasselblad 500c, Sonnar 150mm, XP2 @200, Rodinal stand, Imacon 848 scans:

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That last one was taken by the subject of the second photo, having never used any camera beyond her phone.

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With her help, you got a decent "selfie"!
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Very impressive first-time shot with a Hassleblad --- they are possibly the most intimidating cameras of their time -- or of any time for that matter. They are capable of producing unbelievable results in the hands of someone skilled enough to understand its strengths and limitations.

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I've held a Hasselblad in my hands but that's about the extent of it. Believe I will continue to admire the work of my betters and limit my participation in this thread to vicarious.
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Here we go again—Hasselblad 500c, Sonnar 150mm/f4, Tri-X @800, Diafine, Imacon 848 scans:

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Hasselblad ..... yes.
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Hasselblad 500c, Planar 80/2.8, Tri-X @640, TMax developer, Imacon 848 and Nikon 9000 scans:

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Hasselblad 500c, Planar 80mm, Ektar 100, Unicolor presskit, Imacon 848 scans:

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I just got a couple rolls of Ektar, myself - one in 35mm and one in 120, so I, too, will be giving them a try at some point. What I see here is encouraging, as these shots - well composed, as usual - exploit the color nicely.

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Not sure which I like better --- the 500c or the M9. Both produced great results under the hand of an accomplished photographer.
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Taken this morning on Ektar 100 and developed with a Unicolor Presskit.

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and converted to monochrome in LR with some heavy-handed work in the colour mixer to show it can be done (a result of a thread on another forum where I was pointing out that C-41 development is very easy and one could make a case for using C-41 colour film for monochrome pictures):
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Stunning stuff, sure would like to cast a fly in those waters.
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Ah -- Nova Scotia in the summer ..... <<sigh>> 8)
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Tide's out...

Hasselblad 500c with Ektar 100, Unicolor chemicals and a Nikon 9000 scan:

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Dr. Moss,

Stunning pictures. I wish I had the bug to do these kinds of things as I sure do love what you guys produce. Such wonderful captures of time and space.

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