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Hasselblad 501 C Medium Format SLR Film Camera Body Only

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Dedicated professionals, serious amateurs, and aspiring photographers will find the medium-format 501C SLR camera body to be a well-crafted and durable addition to their camera bag. This 1.3-pound medium-format body was introduced in 1994. It is built around a one-piece cast aluminum alloy shell. Mount it to your tripod with the 1/4-inch or 3/8-inch tripod sockets, or use the rapid mounting plate for quick transitions from tripod to handheld photography. This fine example of German photographic engineering features a built-in rapid wind crank for quick film advance. Shutter speeds range from one second to 1/500 second. There is also a "b" bulb setting for long time exposures. Use the b shutter release setting at night to capture vivid lightning displays or dramatic nightscapes. Flash synchronization is possible at every shutter speed, a real advantage when you want to creatively mix flash and ambient light in the same image. The ability to synchronize flash at any shutter speed makes this Hasselblad SLR an excellent choice for photographing weddings, special events, and nature. The 501C body lies at the center of many photographers' Hasselblad medium-format systems. Use it with a popular normal lens like the manual focus Planar F/2.8 80mm T lens. Add wide-angle, telephoto, and specialty lenses to your bag to take your vocation or hobby to new heights. The focal length of compatible Carl Zeiss C series and CF series lenses ranges from 30mm to 500mm. Further expand the versatility of your Hasselblad system with 1.4x and 2x teleconverters. Legendary Carl Zeiss optics in each lens produce film negatives that can be turned into crisp gallery-size enlargements with excellent contrast. These quality German optics are also used with Leica 35mm cameras. Commercial photographers value the precise detail that's so important in product, industrial, and close-up imaging. Over the decades, many glamour magazine covers have featured portraits created with Hasselblads. You'll find that the Hasselblad 501 C medium format camera is extremely versatile. It works with many different models of film magazines, including the A12 and A24 backs for shooting square 6-by-6 negatives on 120 and 220 roll film. The 645 magazine creates 15 rectangular 6-by-4.5 negatives on a 120 roll and 30 exposures on a 220 roll. It is also possible to use 70mm perforated film rolls and instant Polaroid film with available specialty magazines. Shoot 70mm long rolls when you need to shoot many photos at a quick pace. This camera makes it easy to fine-tune lighting, exposure, and composition. There are also different viewfinders and focusing screens available for use with the Hasselblad 501C body. The standard collapsible focusing hood comes with a 5x magnifier. Metered and non-metered magnifying hoods and a prism viewfinder are optional accessories. The photographer who prefers traditional medium format imaging over digital will find that this rugged aluminum alloy Hasselblad camera body is a fundamental component of a high-quality medium-format Hasselblad camera system. Whether you're just starting out with traditional film or you're adding to a collection of professional gear, this durable, versatile tool is a great companion for any photographer.

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BrandHasselblad

MPN14421

UPC0646619144218

Model501 C Body Only

eBay Product ID (ePID)85592267

Product Key Features

ColorBlack

TypeSLR

Focus TypeManual

Dimensions

Depth7in

Height4.3in

Width4.5in

Additional Product Features

Additional FeaturesInterchangeable Lenses

Film TypeMedium Format

Format6x4.5cm

Camera TypeSLR

Release Date1994

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by pamhoe
01 Jun, 2016
Excellent Medimum Format Camera
This is almost the last model of the V series, it is very basic but flexible. Solid build, better than the new digital series from Hasselblad. Hasselblad has lost its heritage since the new series, the V series, especially the 501c / 500c has all the professional function and look to match it. The new ones looks like the cheap bridge camera. I enjoy this camera very much!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned