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Welcome to the HASSELBLAD 503CWD !
The year 2006 marks the centenary of Victor Hasselblad, the founder of the world
famous Hasselblad camera . It is therefore fitting that in commemoration of this
anniversary, a camera should be be dedicated to his memory and with links to
the both the past and the future. The Hasselblad 503CWD is just that.
The Hasselblad 503 CW is an extremely popular model from the 500 series. Soon
after it was launched it became the workhorse for so many photographers, pro-
fessional and amateur alike. It is an all-rounder, being as easy to use on location
as in the studio. Entry into the new millenium naturally offered the opportunity of
digital capture. Even though the camera design is mechanical, the modular con-
cept allows the integration of a digital back to secure the optimal combination.
There are many who prefer a more traditional design of camera while wishing to
exploit the latest in technology and that is where the Hasselblad 503 CWD comes
in. It offers the best from both worlds, mechanical and electronic.
Hasselblad is the choice of the world’s leading photographers, and the name is
synonymous with compatability, reliability and image quality, reaching beyond
the ends of the earth and into space.
The System
The Hasselblad 500 system is the most comprehensive medium-format photographic system
in the world. It offers magazines for different image formats and films, viewfinders with or
without exposure metering capabilities, a number of focusing screens to mention just a few
items to suit your special requirements.
The Camera
The 503CWD features the sophisticated GMS (Gliding Mirror System) which provides a full
viewfinder image with virtually all Hasselblad ‘C’ lenses. The bright viewfinder image is fur-
ther enhanced by the improved focusing screen from the brilliant 'Acute-Matte D' range. The
completely mechanical camera body boasts a one-piece aluminium alloy construction for
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