Hasselblad 501c (First Impressions)
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
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Ooooo yea baby hit me with that shutter slap again...I mean...uh...here's a look at the 501c.
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The worst part about owning a vintage car is having to shoo away all the film photographers before you can drive anywhere
LOL
I am a film photographer who wants bith his first moped and car to be vintage, (European here) I want a 70's Zundapp (50cc) and a late 60's early 70's VW Beetle
I definitely am guilty
Abandoned motor homes are like bat signals for film shooters. Nothing says uninspired more than these same shots over and over.
Hahaha!
Had this kit along with several others lenses I sold it to buy my wife’s engagement ring in 1993. I shot some incredible stuff with it. I still regret that decision but the marriage thing worked out well.
Got any of the photos you took still? Would love to see!
I hear so many stories like this, sometimes it’s worth giving up your passion, to go with your soul.
This comment is so old, but reminded me of how I love vw beetles, my parents used to tell me stories of them traveling in their beetle and always wished they didn’t sell it so I could have it now, until I learned they had to sell it to pay the fertility treatment to have me 🥲
Baxter's appearences:
- 00:05
- 02:09
- 11:20
Thanks a lot,
Cheers to Victor Hasselblad
He's the star!
@@theandrewfamily Yes, the good Baxter
Baxter be cute
Thank you for being a universal constant in my life dogs and film
@@ModernAtomX I was born to do this. Thanks to Baxter
I found thinking in terms of "would this be a cool album cover" helps with 6x6 composition
It is just about getting used to it
This is the exact reason I bought a TLR.
I reckon 6x6 is one of the easiest. Especially for minimalistic stuff.
A lot or album covers were shot with a 6x6 Hasselblad.
A few things as a fellow Hasselblad shooter: the Hasselblad straps are actually genius, they have a quick release function that's a better design than those peak design ones, you can buy the strap lugs which will let you use any strap you already own, I think I bought a pair for only $15-20.
Prisms aren't my favorite, though I'd definitely use one if you're using 6x4.5. 45° prisms are best imo though the angle makes vertical shots a little more awkward than a 90° prism. That's why I'd just say get an a12 back and just crop later.
80mm is a must with this system, super small, fast and renders dof beautifully.
Get an attachment that allows you to put the Darkslide in, Hasselblad has their "type IV" backs which are their latest version have a darkslide holder built in, though you can fit your existing one with an aftermarket version. But since you only have 1 back, you don't need to keep putting the darkslide back in, just keep it I'm your bag or something.
Hasselblad straps are really ingenious, however I don't like that they can rotate 360°. It's not a problem per se, it's just that to me it always happens that one side gets a turn more than the other and the strap gets tangled...
Apparently all Hasslblad shooters are contractually obligated to shoot abandoned motor homes. Nothing says uninspired more than these same shots over and over again.
Nothing better than the Hasselblad “plop-plop” shutter sound.
My 500 C/M is my all time favorite camera.
“Hi, is this your car? It’s beautiful.” - Something murderers say before they murder you.
How do you know?
@@mikejankowski6321 his met one of course lol
John wick😨
Ah, a young hasselblad owner, not yet burdened with expensive unused accessories, a large collection of pre loaded backs and never ending complaints about jamming.
I dont use the prism finder much. I cant be bothered to rewind but I recommend the focusing screen with a split prism, makes a world of difference. Lastly, I avoided the 80mm hype and started with a 50mm and 120mm and boy was I wrong, the 80mm is worth every grand. If you like high key lighting check out the 160mm oddity which is wonderfully saturated. I personally avoided the 501c era cameras and have a 503cw and 553ELX so it was interesting to see no complaints...
Standard advice you probably already know: Dont snap the backs on but hold the button to the side before.
Change the light seals in your back, especially your one as its 1960s era. Ive changed 11 backs and all of them had never been replaced and its easy to do
Is the early Chrome syncro 80mm C (without T*) worth buying? I saw a good deal for it $500. Should I do it?
@@ufukkiblat Optically the 80mm did not change much (if at all) between the various versions. The only changes are as you mentioned the multi-coating.
However do keep in mind the C and C T* lenses have the Compur shutter, which requires more frequent maintenance. It’s still a great lens, but you might need to factor in the cost of a CLA as well. The versions that followed came with the Prontor shutter, and the general consensus in the Hasselblad community is that they are more robust. Personally I think the CF version is a better buy!
I have both 80mm lenses a t* and an earlier one, can't really tell the difference but I only shoot B&W...
I swear, for whatever reason every time you upload I'm stoked. Just make more videos Jason ffs
I know exactly when he's going to post.... And I'm always counting down the days.
@@christophevw2241 It should be every two weeks shouldn't it? Also just by following on instagram you can guess when he's about to post, usually he posts a pic the day before lol
@@itscroc_ yes indeed, and shortly after Jason's upload his buddy bad flashes uploads he's video
@@christophevw2241 Yup, that's true!
Love your videos, too, Jason, but I’m in the “Quality over Quantity” camp. I don’t want you to get trapped by a “make videos just for the sake of making videos” mindset
At this rate I cant tell if your girlfriend is actually Monica or Caleb
How do you make that 3d image effect at the end of the video. It's so cool and I've always wondered how it's done.
+1 following closely. Please don't let it be Premier.
@@ChrisMarxen if you ask me its highly likely After Effects so LOL.
This is done through after effects. It can take a long time depending on the photo to create the effect. Since he works in the movie industry, he could do this with his eyes closed.
@@obscura6205 Crap. Is there any other software that isn't adobe that can do this?
@@ListenandLearnEnglish Nope. At least not with one dedicated piece of software that can do a good job of it. Why do you think Adobe can charge absurd subscription prices for their stuff? ;)
(I know there's some dedicated apps out there to create that sort of effect but they're all sort of gimmicky and afaik they don't work well for every photo, and in such cases you have almost no manual control over what goes on)
Looking through the ground glass of my Bronica sq is like looking through the gates of heaven. I see all my friends having fun while I’m stuck watching from the outside
Loved that cinestill gas station reference hahaha we’ve all seen THAT shot 1 million times
If Hasselblad decided to restart production of the 500x series, that would be huge boon for film photography. I was an executive at Ilford, Cinestill or Kodak I would breath down their neck about this.
Great box, cool video! C has regular mirror, 501CM floating so it doesn’t cut off view with the longer lenses, 150-180 etc. So if you’re a long lens shooter, 501 or 503 is a better choice.
It was a good birthday gift, huh? Great video as always, Jason. Thanks!
You can buy adapters from the bayonet to every filter size. Also, there is a "handle" strap as well which doesn't interfere when using the camera.
They make dark slide keepers too, both that stick on the back and others that have a lens keeper type string loop. They are very handy to free up your mouth or prevent the slides getting bent in your pocket.
I can see that UA-cam money paid off 💰💸💰
I've recorded the sound of my Hassie's shutter and winding to use it as a message notification on my phone. Flop-flop, brrrrt. No regrets so far.
Man gotta love the struggle up composing your photos upside down and backwards like you're taking pics of Leo in inception. I actually just picked up a Bronica S2A to mess around with on my channel
Lowkey got excited when I saw you were reviewing this camera
my hassy has a matte screen overlay with 645 ratio lines in it for framing vertically/horizontally so you can crop it in post. the square is a huge advantage because it takes in more of the scene and then you can just crop it down later!
Thomas Heaton has some great videos using the 501c and he loves a square crop on an image so checkout some of his stuff to lose the shell keeping you from experiencing the greatness that is a square image!
nice review from someone who's never owned a Hassy.. Refreshing, and nice video as well. Kind of funny that the one thing I LOVE about the Hasselblad is the waist level viewfinder! I've even added one to my Nikon F3.. But we're all different, and that's fine.
The whole point of 6x6 is kind of so you can shoot portrait or landscape and crop it later. So you don’t have to do the upside-down-sideways juggle.
I wish i kept my parents old mechanical camera. not sure what happened to it. I honestly have never felt such tingles when doing any art. But photography gives me the FIZZ.
12:10 prism finders do NOT kill the spirit of the blad. you must get the prism if you haven't already... even an NC2. it's slightly lighter and less cumbersome to travel with the popup finder, but the way you shoot it seems like a must-have you don't have to get the metered one that looks like a bomb
My 500C/M is my workhorse and when I’m out doing street photography I always keep it strapped. The simple leather one I have does not interfere with the dark slide like I thought it would. I would recommend being strapped tho
He carries the Hassy the way Kanye carries laptops.
And I love it.
Actually, the Hasselblad camera strap clips make a perfect addition for carrying your V Series Hasselblad. Do yourself a favor and pick up a set to add to your favorite strap.
There's also a knockoff Hasselblad camera called Kiev 88, you can get them for cheap in EU and they used Pentacon Six mounts, so you could use a bunch of Carl Zeiss Jena lenses like the Biometar 80/2.8, Biometar 120/2.8 and the legendary Sonnar 180/2.8. You can also get Kiev 60 (which is a Soviet "copy" of Pentacon Six) new from Hartblei and Arax in Ukraine. Could be difficult to get in USA, but there are SO MANY options to shoot Zeiss glass on medium format for cheap!
I had a Kiev 88 about 20 years ago, bought it from a guy in Russia. The camera itself was ok but I had some issues with light leaks on some of the backs. I also picked up a Lubitel twin lens from a junk shop which was great fun because it had a Lomo lens that gave some really wierd dream-like images. I miss the days of shooting film, life is too busy now.
Aaaaand just as I was starting to think I'd be okay without buying a Hasselblad.
dude this was beatifull. lone the portraits of calab and Monica were so amazing . daaamn. this video waas great shit.
I always dreamed of owning an Hasselblad. I found my, or my hasselblad found me in a set with 4 lenses 3 view finders 2 Original Hasselblad shoulder bags and some more accesoires. It's in absolute mint condition and I used it pretty much now. I'm a big fan of the Hasselblad. Thanks for this video hope to see more in the future of the Hasselblad
Thanks Jason
the 60mm is pretty rare, at least over in europe. just got mine cla‘d. gonna take the set down to the alps next week. square all the way, as in squarespace.
Will have to get a Squarespace page. I am just so busy to remember to do it.
The Acute Matte screen was commissioned by Hasselblad and manufactured by Minolta. It is a pretty expensive item and you need to look after it.
You are giving advice about a ridiculously expensive focusing screen to a guy who at 6:59 is holding a $700 +/- light meter that has a strap which isn't being used in one hand, and trying to cradle a camera that costs $2k or more these days in the opposite arm. Apparently someone has plenty of $ to be careless with equipment. All these guys suggesting to buy a camera strap, and they aren't that expensive have a lot more respect for their equipment. Sorry, didn't mean to rant.
I was not a fan of square at first, but it's grown on me over time...
Totally agree about people, it attracts a whole lot of attention ,
Hasselblad 500 series are the sexiest cameras ever made. Love my 500cm - has my initials in the name :)
new sub. i love the shade you constantly throw at wedding togs. i'm a wedding videographer as a side hustle, so i don't mind it at all lol
Welcome to the Hasselblad club! The wonderful auxiliary shutter ‘clunk-flop’ is easily the most addictive sound in film photography.
Since you already have the 60mm 3.5, the 100mm 3.5 is probably a better focal length choice than the 80. The 100 is unbelievably sharp and well corrected, even better than the superb Mamiya 7 glass. If you have the opportunity to pick one up, it’s 100% worth it!
Cool stuff ✌️ I'd love to see a comparison between RZ67 & Blad in the studio enviroment. Zeiss vs. Mamiya glass
Get you one of those dark slide holders from ebay. Tape it on the film back and you never have to bite your dark slide again!
Good extra gadget: I really love the dark slide holder that you can put on the film back. So you don't have to eat or mislay the dark slide.
Don't worry man, just wait a few more decades when you get your retirement funds, then you might be able to pick up a 500C/M body.
How is this the first video I’ve seen from this guy. He’s funny as fluck
I am so glad i found this channel, i myself wasn't crazy about that square 6x6 format, i had NO idea they made a 6x6:45 and now i will be building a 501CM HASSY with an A16 Back, Thanks a MILLION.... Quick question, do these HASSY cams have a built in meter or will i need an external one as well. thanks in advance.
I shot a lot of digital 645 on a 500 C/M, and lots of 6x6 film ... I got a 90 degree prism and it solved the vertical shooting problem. Definitely kills some of the ergonomic magic, but I guess it's better than be blindly hoping to hit focus on the WLF. I have to say: 6x6 black and white is at its ultimate peak on Hasselblads. It's just amazing.
Oh behalf of every one give Baxter some love from us. Thanks for the upload I needed it
I don't see enough people in the comments appreciating the humor
When I got to shoot with my grandfathers hasselblad I thought I was shooting shooting 6x6, but it had the a16 back on it… fucked all my compositions up, sometimes you learn the hard way 🤣
That last parallax pic... I could see it looking good with a peak design clutch, or at least a wrist strap... please sir
I think you are a fully fledged wise guy (smart arse). This is a video full of Hassleblad goodness. Thanks.
Came here for the camera, stayed for the corgi.
ah yes the Hasselblad 501c aka the Hasselblad Tax Exempt Charitable Organization
You kidding, all the equipment is a tax write off.
just came to this vid after watching an episode of The Office with "oh yeah" at the end and I heard it again here........how strange is that
Nice to see that you've filled one of the buckets on your list. Nice pictures but... probably because it's so new to you but I prefer your 35mm photos. Or it might be innate prejudice on my part. I never wanted a Hasselblad. Too fussy to use, too expensive to maintain and repair. I had a Mamiya 645 I really liked and have an old Rolleiflex which has gotten me used to 6x6. More recently an acquaintance has given me a Hasselbladski (Kiev 88) -- a crude copy of an ancient Hasselblad design, only instead of being made by Swedish precision watchmakers it was made by Ukrainian farmers in a tractor factory. It works, mostly, but has sadly faithfully copied the Hassie's most glaring design fault: the shutter has to be cocked before you do anything with it it it locks up tighter than a virgin's... never mind. Anyway, good luck with yours and expectations for many great photos to come!
Well the “no new cameras” New Years resolution has not played out well
Love the fart sounds @ 5:40 , and yes, the shutter fwoop sound is the best.
Baxter doesn’t respect you, you respect Baxter
finally you got hassy!! welcome to hassy fam and I always wanted to have Mamiya 7 as you shoot with that.But not I got what I have!!
Been waiting for this video for too long!
Probably gonna trade my RB67 Kit for one of these in the future. Always wanted one
Watching this from a place going through pandemic lockdown makes me appreciate things a lot more. Thank you for your videos
Your vids are a huge vibe and I feel like I learn from them too :P
You get used to the flipped image over time and square isn’t all bad. However I do wish I had purchased a Pentax instead. Though my knowledge of medium format cameras was thin back then and kinda got tunnel vision wanting to be the next Michael Kenna.
Michael Kenna did some nice work with a Holga.
Those are still the best cameras they ever made. My first was a 500C and I've had a variety since. Like you, I wasn't overly excited about the square format, however it grew on me over time and I love it now. I do shot 645 but with an old H1 system which is really nice also. I'd still recommend trying to a 6x6 back if you have the opportunity, you may decide you like after all. Note: PME metered prism is a beautiful thing!
Welcome to a new episode. Who cares about the 501c? Not even my dog Baxter.
Great photos man, that provia roll turned out to be amazing. Composing on the system takes a while to get used to so give it time. I have a prism and never used it, so don’t bother.
Who takes a Hasselblad 501c on a camping trip? This guy.
Finally you got yourself a good camera
I got used to looking at a flipped image pretty quick. Vertical hand held shooting w/ waist level finder is still tough though.
provia color is pretty great
4:50 -- How long did you leave the shutter open to get the star trails? cool shot!
6x6 can take some getting used to, but when you get it, it’s great. I wasn’t aware of the 645 back. This is the first time in the 8 years I’ve been shooting my 500c and 203fe I’ve heard anyone mention these things exist. Thanks for that info, I just ordered one on eBay. Once you get used to it I would be very surprised if you haven’t fallen head over heals for it. Enjoy, and congrats on your new Hassie. Keep up the great work on your channel too.
The A16 back also is available in 4x4cm and there is a 35mm back, very rare though.
What is that little machine he is using halfway through the video ? What does it do? Great video. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪
what glasses are you wearing? love them!!!
Love your videos man!
Bukowski would love this guys cadence, language & yo what up . Please don’t touch another Hasselblad ever
On my Pentax 6x7 I had to switch from the waist level FV to the Pentaprism. I just couldn't do it quickly
Do you expose your B&W film the same as you explained in a past video for your color film? Or is it a different process for you? These images look f*cking great btw man
Hey, new watch. Is that a Casio? Honestly far better than that fashion watch you had on last time.
I don’t know if anyone here will know but I picked up an old 1940’s graflex speed graphic. It came with “Kodak colorreversal film” for “aerial photography” and “reconnaissance. It’s sealed in a metal tube that’s been opened. There’s a really good chance it’s ww2 film, but I know nothing about film. I went to my local camera shop and they told me “not many people develop slide film anymore” can someone help me out here?
always excited to see a new video with baxter's assistant using cameras
I kept mine full mechanical, and got the plain, no meter prism finder.
It make shooting SOOOOOOO much easier. I might recommend you give one a try.
It sucks that it bulks it up, but I now catch so many more winner shots with the finder.
You can always take it off to switch back to waist level when you feel like it…
CC
I also hate 6x6 despite owning a Rollei 2.8F. Very excited to discover you can shoot something other than 6x6 on a 501 as I agree it has the best shutter sound known to man! All of a sudden I need a new camera
I have a 500C that has been with me since 1977 and I love it. It has taken many of my favorite images. Since it has so much history for me and I'd hate to have anything happen to it I recently added a 503CX. I love the 6x6 format but it does take some getting used to but once you go square it is hard to go back.
Guess we’re hasselblad-homies now!
5:02 hilarious comment about the aliens :D
Wow, so good! Might need to try the provia now. Square format is a bummer so its cool they make a different back for it. Great vid as always sir
My first medium format was 6x6.....nothing wrong with it
"Crafty Asshole" is the name of my band. What a coincidence.
Bajonted filters = 1 filter for all your lenses.
Screw on filters = 1 filter per lens because they all have a slightly different diameters
As for a strap, they work pretty well. When not used your camera will just pivot vertically and hangt neatly against your body. Although not using one myself, I prefer to just put it back in my bag after a shot and get is back out once I framed the next shot.
Absolutely love the shot at @7:43 , that line up was crisp. Great work man!
Yes to A16 backs, also look into getting the Hasselblad Acutte-Matte grid focusing screen. The grids line up to 645 crop and helps with leveling the horizon and are a little brighter than the standard focusing screen. And if you do get the gridded screen, definitely get the PM90 prism finder, it'll help with portraits and other vertical compositions.
So, would you say you're HassleGLAD?
I was having a bad day and then... JESUS JASON CAME UP
What a lovely part of the world.