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Page 1: ...HASSEL LAD 503cx 500C M INSTRUCTION MANUAl ...

Page 2: ...Release 25 Automatic Flash Control 26 Flash Adapters 390 590 12 Operating Details 26 Film Speed Setting 12 Exposure 27 Viewfinder Signal 12 Time Lock 13 Pre release and Cable Release 28 Accessories 13 Double Exposure 28 Accessory Mounts 14 Lens and Shutter Functions 29 Accessory Chart 14 Shutter Speeds 14 Aperture 30 Technical Specification 503cx 15 Exposure Values 31 Technical Specification 500C ...

Page 3: ...be found on page 34 2 Service and Maintenance Whilst Hasselblad equipment is extremely reli able and durable cameras and lenses that are in constant intensive use in a professional environ ment should be maintained and serviced by an authorised Hasselblad service centre at regular intervals Further information on service and maintenance can be found on page 34 ...

Page 4: ...ent of the photographer The Hasselblad 503cx and 500C M are medium format single lens reflex cameras featuring lens magazine viewfinder and focusing screen interchangeability The 503cx is an upgraded version of the 500C M with through the lens OTF Off The Film flash metering and a number of additional refinements This instruction manual describes in detail how to operate both cameras Where the ope...

Page 5: ...lip 13 Exposure value scale 25 Winding crank 4 Flash function indicator 14 Exposure value index 26 Winding crank index 5 Focusing ring and scale 15 Lens lock release but10n 27 Frame counter 6 Shut1er speed and aperture 16 Drive shaft 28 Magazine status indicator interlock but10n 17 Threaded cable release socket 29 Film plane index 7 Central lens index 18 Shut1er release but10n 30 Film winding cran...

Page 6: ... t Acute Matte designed by 37 Film speed and type indicator 44 Depth of field preview button MINOLTA 38 Magazine support hooks 45 Lens locating index 39 Tripod socket 1 4 in thread 46 Accessory rail 503cx only NOTE In the text the positions of components are described in relation to the camera as you see it when taking a photograph i e the lens is on the front the viewfinder is in the top and the ...

Page 7: ... is fully wound If the crank is not locked rotate it clockwise until it does lock Front Protective Cover Turn the cover bayonet fitting in the direction of the arrow and remove NOTE The front protective cover may only be removed when the camera is cocked fully wound Rear Protective Cover Depress the catch tilt the cover backwards and lift it off Attaching the Lens Make sure that both camera and le...

Page 8: ...camera as shown in the illustration the lens will drop easily into the bayonet fitting You can then rotate it clockwise until it stops with a faint click as the lens catch locks it in place Removing the Lens Depress the lens release button and rotate the lens counter clockwise until it stops NOTE You can only remove the lens when the camera is cocked fully wound and not in the pre released mode se...

Page 9: ...e rear plate of the camera and push illo the left to ensure that it has reached the locked posiiton Remove the magazine slide and the camera is ready to use Removing the Magazine It is advisable to have the camera cocked fully wound and the magazine and camera indicators both displaying white If the magazine indicator shows a red signal then follow the instructions on the next page Insert the maga...

Page 10: ...o correct combinations This is how you rematch the indicators Red Magazine White Camera Remove the magazine from the camera Operate the camera its indicator will change to red Attach the magazine Wind the camera with one full turn of the winding crank Both indicators will now display white White magazine Red Camera Remove the magazine from the camera Wind the camera with one full turn of the windi...

Page 11: ...ints and fold the lid down The Winding Crank One full revolution of the winding crank winds the camera cocks the shutter and transports the film one frame Removing the Winding Crank It is preferable that the camera be fully wound when the crank is being removed or replaced To remove the crank you depress the latch button in the centre of the winding crank and turn the crank counter clockwise Attac...

Page 12: ...t hand with your index finger on the release button as shown in the illustration is most convenient when taking photographs Your right hand is then free for focusing setting the exposure rewind ing and changing the lens or magazine Focus and Release Before you can take a photograph you must remove the magazine slide The magazine will then be locked on the camera body and the camera release button ...

Page 13: ...osure prematurely see page 14 Warning Signal You can see the auxiliary shutter which consists of two blinds covering the rear opening of the camera body Time Exposure Lock The time exposure lock has two settings 0 where it is disengaged and T where the de pressed release button locks in the depressed position until the lock is returned to the 0 setting The winding crank cannot be advanced until th...

Page 14: ...also attach a cable release to further reduce vibrations Since the image on the focusing screen disap pears in a pre released camera a sports viewfin der is a good way to keep track of moving subjects Double Exposure As the camera has been designed to prevent accidental double exposure you will have to carry out the following procedure in order to make multiple exposures on the same frame 1 Depres...

Page 15: ...ngaged disengaged when the green detent button is pressed When using the 503cx or 500C M the F setting will cause exposure errors since the shutter remains open Aperture The aperture setting ring is the second closest ring to the front of the lens The aperture value is also set against the central lens index CF lenses have an automatic diaphragm that stops down to the preset working aperture imme ...

Page 16: ... EV index on the side of the lens Interlocked Shutter Speed Aperture If you want to change the shutter speed or aper ture without changing the exposure value EV you can interlock the speed and aperture setting rings by holding down the interlock button which is on the right of the aperture scale When inter locked the rings move together increasing or decreasing the aperture to compensate for a dec...

Page 17: ...ge numerals Objects closer or further away than the selected distance will be sharp within certain limits The limits of this field of sharp focus i e depth of field vary with the aperture The depth of field available at any given f stop can be read off the depth of field scale on both sides of the central index The rings on the illustration indicate how to read the depth of field scale with an ape...

Page 18: ...ks into the preview position To release the button and reopen the dia phragm press in the lower section of the button Flash Synchronization The Hasselblad 503cx and 500C M use lenses from the Hasselblad CF series These lenses have built in leaf shutters with speeds from 1 to 1 500s Flash synchronization occurs at full shutter opening via the PC flash terminal Electronic flash units can be used at ...

Page 19: ... careful to remove all the paper tape that surrounds a new roll of film 4 Turn the film holder key clockwise to open the film clamp Pull 8 1Ocm 3 4 in of paper backing off the film roll and slide the edge under the clamp 5 Insert the tongue of the backing paper into the slot in the take up spool 6 Turn the splined knob clockwise until the arrow on the paper backing is opposite the triangular index...

Page 20: ...w and the magazine is loaded ready for use The magazine s film winder crank is only blocked at frame 1 A partially exposed film may be wound off at any frame thereafter The frame counter is automatically reset when the film holder is withdrawn from the magazine 19 ...

Page 21: ...to accept the end flap of a film box informing you of film type as well as sen sitivity Removing Film from the Magazine When the last frame has been exposed and wound on the magazine is blocked for further release Wind off the film by folding out the film winding crank and rotating it clockwise until you can feel the film leave the supply spool You can now withdraw the film holder from the magazin...

Page 22: ...ng hood has an easily interchange able magnifier that allows you to match the viewfinder with your eyesight Lenses with diopter correction from 3 to 4 are available and are easily interchanged as fol lows Remove the focusing hood from the camera and open it by lifting the lid firmly at the rear edge Bring the magnifier to the viewing position by moving the oval button in the direction of the arrow...

Page 23: ...rt pins It is not necessary to return the screen latches This is done automatically when the viewfinder is replaced In the Hasselblad Product Catalogue you will find the entire range of focusing screens of different designs for various applications The 503cx model is equipped with an Acute MatteI focusing screen which provides a consid erable increase in the brightness of the focusing image when c...

Page 24: ...om the factory The PME 3 type is adjusted to the brighter Acute Mattet screen in the 503cx camera while the previous PME type is adjusted to the lower light level of the Ground Glass screen Cat No 42161 and similar comparable screens such as Split Image 42188 Central Grid and Split Image 42218 Checked and Central Grid 42250 and Fine Line 42285 The Plain Glass Screen 42200 is not suitable for TTL m...

Page 25: ...ep or the EV reading one full step when setting it on the lens EV scale B Ground glass or similar focusing screen combined with Viewfinder Action required to obtain a correct EV value model PME3 Increase the ASAJISO setting to twice the film speed value as indicated on the film package or the MAX lens aperture setting one full step or Increase the EV reading one full step when setting it on the le...

Page 26: ...t provides a control signal which is transmitted to a flash unit conforming to the corresponding System SCA 300 or 500 The S03cx only signal regulates the flash unit cutting off the flash when the exposure is correct Under the left edge of the focusing screen an indicator light shows when the flash is ready to be operated and then confirms if the amount of light emitted was suffi cient to provide ...

Page 27: ...ld unit Setting the Film Speed The film speed is set via the ISO selector This is divided into ISO ASA settings from 16 1000 The equivalent in DIN ratings can be found using the table below Certain films require compensa tion for differences in reflection In these in stances the compensation is made by changing the film speed selector setting The amount of compensation has to be determined by expe...

Page 28: ...correct exposure After the blinking signal the indicator returns to the ready signal when the flash unit is once again fully recharged No Result Signal This indicates that the flash emitted was not sufficient for correct exposure The aperture 503cx only 1 I J rid h 1 I I o U 0 I I L L must then be opened or the flash distance to the subject must be reduced Changing to a faster film is also a possi...

Page 29: ...eliable tripod connection Should you prefer not to obtain a Quick coupling your Hasselblad distributor can upon request provide a replacement 3 8 in socket together with installation instructions On the left hand side of the camera body in front of the strap lug there is an accessory rail for the Hasselblad Sports Viewfinder and other acces sories The lenses accept filters and lens shades on the f...

Page 30: ...I 64 85 8A16 8A12V 500C M DOD 880 111 RM 2 m II 0 Bill so 105 ZJ 60 Mutar2X II 1M _ 60120 0 4 UUlIli 01 mtI f2i 90 30 80 135 El A16S 1170 JfjflmlOl 40 100 150 BQ IU 250Sa 0 U l i II m 350 OCt I I HJ 500 n r m o l l 111 1 11 140 280 29 ...

Page 31: ... for connection with flash units from the SCA 300 or SCA 500 systems respectively Measuring area within 040mm in the centre of the film surface 1 4 in socket thread and tripod plate for quick coupling attachment Camera body only see opposite Camera body with 80mm Planar CF lens and film magazine A12 180 Lx 114 W x 107mm H 7 x 4112 x 4 3 16 in Camera body only 61 Og lib 5 1 30z The camera body with...

Page 32: ... winding crank can be replaced with a knob with built in exposure meter 1 4 in socket thread and tripod plate for quick coupling attachment As 503cx see page 31 Camera body with 80mm Planar CF lens and film magazine A12 180 Lx 114 W x 107mm H 7 x 4 1 2 x 4 3 16 in Camera body only 600g 11b 50z The camera body with 80mm Planar CF lens and film magazine A12 1500g 31b 50z Hasselblad ground glass focu...

Page 33: ...Camera Body Dimensions I 87mm 3Y 6 in 32 160 mm 65 16 in 107 mm 43 16 in 114mm 4 in ...

Page 34: ...depressed is in the T position O position There is no image on The camera is in the Release and or wind the the focusing screen pre released or released camera position You cannot remove the The camera is in the Release and or wind the front protective cover pre released or released camera position You cannot attach the The camera is in the Release and or wind the lens pre released or released cam...

Page 35: ...of the glass sur faces with your fingers The surface of the mirror is coated and can be blown clean but should not be wiped 34 Impact Your camera can be damaged by se vere physical shocks While you will obviously try not to drop it you should also take care not to leave it where it can fall or be knocked to the ground or roll about as on the back seat of a car for example Service Faultless camera ...

Page 36: ...VICTOR HASSELBLAD AKTIEBOLAG Box 220 S 401 23 Goteborg Sweden Victor Hasselblad AB 1988 10026 GB Printed in Sweden Zet1erQvist Gbg 10 000 05 1988 ...

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