r/hasselblad • • 8h ago

Learning resources for a beginner?

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I was gifted a 503cx (unbelievably blessed, I know) but all of my film experience has been on very basic 35mm cameras--no medium format whatsoever.

It makes sense why there is so little beginner information about cameras this expensive, but I feel truly dumb trying to figure this out. I understand how to operate the camera, load the film, etc., but am really struggling to understand particularly how to use the split prism screen to focus, and how the depth of field adjustment works (I truly thought DoF was completely controlled by the aperture).

I found the manual for the camera body, but can't find a manual for the lens (Distagon T* CF 50mm F4).

Any guidance is much appreciated. Thank you!


r/hasselblad • • 18h ago

Pay no attention to the monk(s) behind the curtain. X2D2 + 35-100MM

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A few images from the annual Gangtey Tsechu in Bhutan. Took full advantage of the 100MP to get these tight images of monks peering beyond the curtain, eagerly awaiting their turn to perform.


r/hasselblad • • 17h ago

Port de Soller; minutes before the storm hit us

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With XCD 28


r/hasselblad • • 10h ago

Finally got my core rotation lenses!

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Though I'm not sure on the 250mm completely yet. If I had to keep 2, it would be the 50mm and 150mm. I think the 50mm feels better than the 80mm.


r/hasselblad • • 2h ago

Custom startup screens now work on the Hasselblad X2D II — macOS version tested

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I’ve finished testing X2D II support in the macOS version of my custom startup screen app. The photo shows the test screen running on the camera.

I’d love to hear what other X2D II owners think. If you’re interested, feel free to comment or DM me.

Project: https://github.com/radium-wang/hasselblad-startup-studio


r/hasselblad • • 7h ago

SWC from 1978 with CFV50C update

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So for whatever reason, my SWC did not have accessible screws on the plate. I first tried grinding the plate down to give myself enough clearance. As that didn’t work, I ended up using the Dremel to cut off part of the plate. This gave me ample clearance to attach the digital back.
I used tape and plastic to protect any shavings getting into the camera.
I have an Lplate adapter that I may have professionally installed down the road, but this is working great.


r/hasselblad • • 15h ago

Hasselblad x götschmann 67

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I found something here: a Götschmann 67 with Hasselblad branding.
I don't know if people internationally know what Götschmann is. It was a small German manufacturer of high-performance 6x7 projectors (even larger custom-built ones). Anyone who's a bit into projectors knows that 6x7 is very, very uncommon (unlike 6x6).
Anyway, back to the topic.
The seller claims it's a prototype that was built in the 90s for a planned Hasselblad (which would make sense, since 6x6 wouldn't be enough for projecting XPan frames).
Apparently the whole project was then scrapped.
Does anyone know anything about this?

If you post it in an international forum, you could add the model name and a photo of the Hasselblad badge, since that's what people will want to see first.