Great video! Honestly, I think the Hasselblad is the best camera ever made, I totally agree with your views on the mystique around it and I also agree that you can get images just as good on other 6 X 6 cameras, but for me it goes beyond just the images, it’s a time piece, an icon and a piece of mechanical excellence which was built before I was here, and more than likely still work long after I’m forgotten about. I have had multiple medium format cameras and they have all been great in their own way, but there is only one camera which I want to pick up in my own time, there is only one camera I’ve ever owned which starts a conversation with strangers, and there is only one camera that makes me feel special every time I’m using it and it is the Hasselblad. Every point I make a subjective but for me, I think the camera is undervalued due to the joy it gives me. I look forward to your next video!
I've had my 503Cx since 1990 and it's been my main camera since then. No issues with it, not been serviced, no regrets and worth more today than what I paid for it. However, I do prefer my Rolleiflex 2.8f for street photography and really close portraits.
The Hassy has the advantage of having many used and new Digital backs, the new ones from Hasselblad even allow the use of the mechanical shutter. So if you one to shoot digital for a particular project, or mix you can carry a single set of lenses.
Great Review of the Hasselblad 500 C/M. I also own a few of them with the 50mm, 80mm, 150mm and 180mm lens. They are definitely expensive systems but I love the lenses, size and the availability of parts. I have owned the C330 and can say they are great cameras and very little difference in image quality. I will say that I think the Hasselblads are overpriced in today’s market. Unless one is using them in a business or shooting enough film, they will take a long time to lower the cost per shot.
I bought a couple (for my wife and I), along with a decent selection of lenses probably around six years ago. I'd really wanted one as a teenager and in my early twenties, but had to prioritise things like house purchase/collage over what I realised was ultimately a luxury purchase, since I'd had the opportunity but decided against a career as a professional photographer. I've always maintained my interest in the medium, but it's only been recently that I've moved into more expensive cameras, and those have all been film ones. Buying and using a brand new hardwood and metal field camera proved to be a lot more enjoyable than the one time I did buy a digital camera. I find myself less willing to trust many of the cameras from the 80's/90's or those from that era with electronics now, because so many of them have failed on me, but I'd like to see a few more recreations of those classic designs. I have a Nikon F3, and there's nothing wrong with it, but that's not always going to be the case, the electronic shutter will fail eventually. My Hasselblad, already approaching 50 years old can be CLA'd for decades to come, it's in my Will.
@@KevinDeal I really felt let down by Nikon when they didn't resurrect the F2 for their 50th anniversary, and I was far from alone. I want an F2, but not one with a light meter. Not certain I'd spend the money required to buy an F2 Titan, but it might happen, since I already have the titanium F3.
Hi, one missing advantage in particular vs some of the fixed lenses is that you can use a Digital back and use the shutter, not just e-shutter. So you can have a hybrid system at a "moderate" cost with a single family of lenses. Clearly an H camera is an alternative too.
Love to learn from photographers who are not dependent on digital postproduction as a means to an end. Those cameras are readily available on the used market at an affordable price. The cost of lab work is the thing that might put people off. If you grew up with film cameras, it's a part of your DNA. Yes, I would like to learn about the lenses
Noted about learning about the lenses. Maybe I'll make a video. And yes, I am very much a "get it right at the camera" type of photographer and shooting and learning on film is a strong influence behind that. I do branch out a little more in post production these days, but still much less so than average.
Many thanks great video and even greater images. I have a hassle that 500 CM I wish the parried up with a Godoxs X pro S but I’m struggling to find the right cables to shoot off camera flash. could you help at all? Many thanks 🙏🏻💚
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Do you own a Hasselblad 500CM? Do you prefer another 6X6 camera? Do you think the 500CM is overpriced in today's market? Tell me about it below!
GReat tutorial, and I loved the portraits.
Nice video! I bought 503CX 'bout two years ago and never stop love this beauty
Right on! Thanks for the kind words!
Great video! Honestly, I think the Hasselblad is the best camera ever made, I totally agree with your views on the mystique around it and I also agree that you can get images just as good on other 6 X 6 cameras, but for me it goes beyond just the images, it’s a time piece, an icon and a piece of mechanical excellence which was built before I was here, and more than likely still work long after I’m forgotten about. I have had multiple medium format cameras and they have all been great in their own way, but there is only one camera which I want to pick up in my own time, there is only one camera I’ve ever owned which starts a conversation with strangers, and there is only one camera that makes me feel special every time I’m using it and it is the Hasselblad. Every point I make a subjective but for me, I think the camera is undervalued due to the joy it gives me. I look forward to your next video!
Thanks! I need to come up with my next film video. Need to start working on some ideas.
@@KevinDeal I’ll send some over 😂
I've had my 503Cx since 1990 and it's been my main camera since then. No issues with it, not been serviced, no regrets and worth more today than what I paid for it. However, I do prefer my Rolleiflex 2.8f for street photography and really close portraits.
Nice! I need to look into a Rolleiflex one of these days.
The Hassy has the advantage of having many used and new Digital backs, the new ones from Hasselblad even allow the use of the mechanical shutter. So if you one to shoot digital for a particular project, or mix you can carry a single set of lenses.
....du machst super Fotos! DANKE 👍👍👍
Thank you!
Great Review of the Hasselblad 500 C/M. I also own a few of them with the 50mm, 80mm, 150mm and 180mm lens. They are definitely expensive systems but I love the lenses, size and the availability of parts. I have owned the C330 and can say they are great cameras and very little difference in image quality. I will say that I think the Hasselblads are overpriced in today’s market. Unless one is using them in a business or shooting enough film, they will take a long time to lower the cost per shot.
Completely agree!
I bought a couple (for my wife and I), along with a decent selection of lenses probably around six years ago. I'd really wanted one as a teenager and in my early twenties, but had to prioritise things like house purchase/collage over what I realised was ultimately a luxury purchase, since I'd had the opportunity but decided against a career as a professional photographer.
I've always maintained my interest in the medium, but it's only been recently that I've moved into more expensive cameras, and those have all been film ones. Buying and using a brand new hardwood and metal field camera proved to be a lot more enjoyable than the one time I did buy a digital camera.
I find myself less willing to trust many of the cameras from the 80's/90's or those from that era with electronics now, because so many of them have failed on me, but I'd like to see a few more recreations of those classic designs. I have a Nikon F3, and there's nothing wrong with it, but that's not always going to be the case, the electronic shutter will fail eventually. My Hasselblad, already approaching 50 years old can be CLA'd for decades to come, it's in my Will.
Nice!
I agree. The 80's and 90's cameras are suspect.
Enjoy your Hasselblads! Thanks for stopping by!
@@KevinDeal I really felt let down by Nikon when they didn't resurrect the F2 for their 50th anniversary, and I was far from alone. I want an F2, but not one with a light meter. Not certain I'd spend the money required to buy an F2 Titan, but it might happen, since I already have the titanium F3.
Very helpful thank you!🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Hi, one missing advantage in particular vs some of the fixed lenses is that you can use a Digital back and use the shutter, not just e-shutter. So you can have a hybrid system at a "moderate" cost with a single family of lenses. Clearly an H camera is an alternative too.
Good point! Since it was a beginners video I didn’t want to overwhelm people with digital backs. Start with the basics.
Love to learn from photographers who are not dependent on digital postproduction as a means to an end. Those cameras are readily available on the used market at an affordable price. The cost of lab work is the thing that might put people off. If you grew up with film cameras, it's a part of your DNA. Yes, I would like to learn about the lenses
Noted about learning about the lenses. Maybe I'll make a video.
And yes, I am very much a "get it right at the camera" type of photographer and shooting and learning on film is a strong influence behind that. I do branch out a little more in post production these days, but still much less so than average.
Many thanks great video and even greater images. I have a hassle that 500 CM I wish the parried up with a Godoxs X pro S but I’m struggling to find the right cables to shoot off camera flash. could you help at all? Many thanks 🙏🏻💚
Pretty sure this is all you need. Thanks for the kind words.
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