Nov 25, 2025 · My Hasselblad repair man strongly recommends for Hasselblad and any other film camera: Every three months, remove the film back, and fire each lens at the largest f /stop number …

Dec 27, 2024 · I am looking for information on the Hasselblad XCD lenses. Unless it has changed, the Hasselblad XCD lenses are made by Nittoh in Japan.

Dec 26, 2023 · I've been looking at digital back options for the Hasselblad 500 and am not considering the latest. At first glance the CFV 16 back looked like not enough to even think about but then some …

Aug 1, 2006 · I am not a Hasselblad shooter or that knowledgeable, but as I recall, the EL, ELM,ELX series all have a built in motor. The rechargeable batteries may need to be replaced however …

Aug 27, 2023 · I'm just curious if the experience of others matches mine. I've had the opportunity to shoot a wide variety of the lenses made for a V series Hasselblad body. (It was good to work for a …

Mar 21, 2019 · I have the opportunity to buy an Hasselblad kit from an old camera collector. He has a visually mint 503 cx (1989 from serial numbers), a visually mint 500 cm (1972), the 80mm 2,8 C T*, …

Mar 17, 2021 · Anyone have tips for accurately and reliably focusing a Hasselblad with some of these "very shallow depth of field" lenses for portraits? Do people have a shooting workflow they use or …

Sep 23, 2024 · Hasselblad made a special Ground Glass (screen) for dim situations like (long-) telé lenses (with a focal doubler), macro photography and microscope application.

Aug 22, 2006 · I have been looking at 503cw's and came across a 503cx. Is there any significant difference between the two?

Apr 5, 2025 · I have this on a HASSELBLAD 500C, older chrome model. I'm going to attempt fine art photography and need opinions of the use of this lens or should I buy an 80mm PLANAR? Also I will …