Introduction

[TTureman]

Hi,
I was invited to write to meet others on theHasselblad forum. I am very new at this so be patient. I joined because I recently purchased a used, but excellent conditioned 501C with an 80 mm C lens. The results have been spectacular. I recently went to Rome and took a night photo of the statue of Neptune at the Piazza Narvonna. As far as I was concerned it made my canon 40D digital look sad. I was estatic. I sent the film out to SF for processing and digitizing and made a 20 x 20. I have it hanging in the house as a beautiful remembrance of the trip.

The only problem I had was with the focusing with the waist level. I am badly near sighted and and will need a dioptric correction. My problem is how to select the right one. Anyone have a suggestion.

It is true having a Hassy is like having a Rolls. Every time I use it someone has to come over and check it out.

It stands out and is beautiful. I would love to go digital with it but that is way out of range. But film is beautiful so be patient. I also have a 150 c. So far both lenses are fantastic, no glare problems just wonderful sharpness and style. It may be a C but it is a ziess. The quality is wonderful. I would love to upload a copy of Neptune but I do not know how to do that.

Greetings
Tom

 

[terry_dent]

Welcome to the forum Tom. I too am near sighted. I use a minus diopter for viewing. For the waist level finder Hasselblad has a -1, -2, -3, and -4. I use a -3. Hard to tell which you need without testing them. Might I suggest looking at a PM-45 prism finder. This will give you a lateraly correct view and has a built in diopter up to -2. I may be all you need. Glad you are enjoying your Hasselblad as we all do! Terry

 

[polypal]

Welcome to hasselbladinfo forum from me as well.


The PM 45 may not be so easy to find.
If in the meantime you would like to use the WLF with a suitable correction lens try to find out what correction the eye you use for the WLF has.
A shop that sells glasses may be able to measure your glasses or they can check your eyes to get the dioptre you need.

I have some correction lenses available good chance there is one that suits you.

If you click reply to a posting a toolbar opens.
In the center you will find a paper clip.
Click the paperclip and take it from there.
If you have any problems uploading just ask for help here.

You have 127KB or 600x600 pixels upload capacity.

After you have registered as a supporting club member that capacity is increased to 589 KB or 1200x1200 pixels.
That is the largest upload facility for any fotoforum.
It is a generous gesture from the owner of this forum for users of MF cameras.

Paul

 

[TTureman]

First Hasselblad Photo

This was my first evening photo with my Hasselblad 501. Not bad for a first timer. I used an 80 mm C lens with Fuji Velvia slide 100 film. Again thanks for the info on the dioptic information. I might want to contact you about the supply of correction lenses you offer. Any suggestions to photo is always appreciated.

Tom View attachment 1309

 

[polypal]

Hello Tom,

An impressive night picture.
Exposure seems exactly as it should be.

Nice touch to read it was made using a C series lens.
Nothing wrong with older glass as long as these lenses are serviced in time.

It reminds me of the first Velvia pictures Simon made with his 1600F and fifty year old Tessar lens.
These older lenses are quite happy when used with latest developments in film.
I am waiting anxiously for the first Ektar/Ektar images.
New Ektar film with Ektar lenses from the fourties.

Gr,
Paul

 

[TTureman]

THanks

Thanks for the comments. I am still learning and this is a boost. You mentioned servicing of lens. I bought these from KEH in Atlanta at a good price. But I keep hearing they cannot be serviced now because of age. Is there a place for cleaning.

Tom

 

[polypal]

These lenses can still be serviced although some parts are becoming scarce.

For those in the USA I gladly recommend David Odess.
David is well known for excellent quality of his work.
He has some of the spares possibly needed in stock.
http://www.david-odess.com/
Mention the forum and David may decide to give you an even friendlier price.


If you run into trouble for spares you can always contact me.
Some of the more difficult parts are stocked here.

In most cases all what these beautifully made lenses need is a CLA.
After a good CLA these lenses will perform at least 5 years without problems.