Hasselblad 500cm DIGITAL!
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2024
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In this video, I’ll take you through my setup for medium format photography - A Hasselblad 500cm with film and digital backs!
The classic Hasselblad 500cm first came out in 1970, and has since been an iconic camera used by many of the world’s most recognized photographers, including the likes of Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton and Albert Watson to name a few.
Swedish in design, the precise and beautifully crafted Hasselblad 500CM, combined with legendary German optics by Carl Zeiss, make this a wonderful camera to operate, even today! Due to the popularity of these cameras, digital back manufacturers like Phase One have developed medium format backs that fit easily on the Hasselblad 500 series cameras. These are called “V” series backs.
If you’re willing to live with the limitations of the P25 CCD sensor, mainly due to the CCD sensor’s inability to capture clean images above 100 iso, the back produces beautiful colours and overall amazing image quality.
I use this setup outdoors in good light or in the Studio with Flash.
Tethered to a MAC or PC using firewire and C1 Pro capture software is a great way to work for the serious portrait photographer. You can also take it out on the street, as it’s light enough to carry around, and capture images to compact flash cards.
My name is Carmine Groe.
With street photography, my goal is to enjoy the process in an open and honest way, to make connections with strangers while making their portrait as well as capturing candid moments of every day life on the street.
My Gear shown in this video:
Hasselblad 500 cm
Carl Zeiss 80mm F/2.8
Phase One P25 Digital Back
Hasselblad A12 Back
Video gear:
Panasonic G85
Pentax SMC 35 Macro
Manfrotto Tripod
Zoom H1n microphone
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love them, I buy everyone I can find in mint condition. its the best camera in the world. you need a Leica M3 and a 500CM, 1000 rolls of Fuji Across 100 and a EU passport
Oh God are you old school 😁
SolarSearch South African Carbon & Energy Exchange there was a time when making the finest instrument in a pure sense was the goal. Make a finely crafted tool that will last a lifetime. That was when the Hasselblad 500cm was created with the 80mm Carl Zeiss lens. Then Capitalism and built in obsolescence came into being... now we have a steady stream of pollutant and retired electronics and a new version of the latest, so called, better, gear every few months.
@@CarmineGroe Love the all mechanical cameras! They feel so good to use. Never obsolete, just like the classic cars.
Vitruvian Cognitive , BINGO!!!
Too bad they discontinued Acros...it was my favorite B&W medium format film.
Thanks for the video. I'm in my 70's and a 500C was a bucket list acquisition. Although I only recently switched from film to digital, and I very much appreciate the advantages, I find the Hasselblad 500C an absolute joy to use. I take the digital camera with me on vacation and to "events", but I use the 500C when I want to connect with the pure joy of conceiving and composing a pleasing photograph.
@@westsidejoe856 sounds great! Don’t wait, go out and enjoy the pure pleasure of shooting with this gem. Get some tri-x and don’t look back 😊
I have a 1965 built 500C with the 150 and 180 f4 Sonnar lenses. Love the camera and I amazingly love shooting film again. I shoot mostly TMax 400 and Ektachrome 100. I also have a binder with an old catalog and the magazine and pamphlets that Hasselblad did that covered Portraits, Close-Ups, Nature, Fashion, Architecture and the like. They were great how to articles and part advertisement for the system and all the accessories. Still take them out and look at them today and learn or remember something each time.
Thanks for the insight Robert! I do remember those printed masterpieces too, they are great!
I have the 500 CXI with the 50mm and 150mm lenses. I also have a Nikon F3hp but since going to medium format I don't hardly ever shoot it anymore. Now my focus is changing again I have a Chamonix F1 4x5 and three lenses for that and this is really were I prefer to shoot anymore. However we have such bad winters here the Hasselblad still has its place. The 4x5 just gets blown around so much and or it is always raining here. The crazy part is the image quality shooting film with the Hasselblad is everything I always wanted and I am 100% fine with it in the darkroom. I simply love shooting the 4x5 so much. It is slow and labor intensive and I really like that
Sounds like you're having fun exploring and learning, and with life is there really anything more important than that? Thanks for watching!
The P25 is an amazing sensor. It’s one of the ‘fat pixel’ backs that have that special look. I’ve got a P45+ in V mount that is coming to me but I’m fully invested in the H system. I wish the backs were cross compatible, but there’s always the RZ and RB systems they can be adapted to.
Love your set up .I notice you said you also had a rb67 ,does the digital back manufacturer make one for the rb67.?as well. Is your jazzy a focal plan shutter type or in lens shutter?
Thanks John.
Hi, Nice video , doyou think this digital back fits with a blad 500 C (not CM) the first one the 500 C ?
Should be fine. Try with the sync port on your lens. You will need to get it inspected by a technician for certain beforehand.
Since you mention prism viewfinders for the 500 C/M, this is a tricky pony: first make sure you get the right model in case you wear glasses. Only few of them can adjust the focus according to the eyesight, most require additional expensive adjustment lenses. I recommend getting a prism finder without electronic metering since the electronics is said to potentially break easily. I am using the PM-45 prism viewfinder which I can recommend. Only debit here: the eyeglass tends to fog up quickly in colder temperatures.
Great advice, Thanks so much!!
Great camera. One time I was walking through the airport with my hasselblad in the hassy uw housing people were like your diving a Hasselblad
any hint where to get the sync cable from ?=)
They are readily available for my setup. Simply google search “phase one sync cable for P25” and you’ll find it! Cheers!
About 20-25 bucks CAD
Thanks a lot for your simple explanation of this awesome camera ! I just ordered one 500 CM and waiting for it to arrive... What would be the best Digital Back for this at an affordable price ?
50MP & 100MP = $.$$$.$$
Hey Carmine! It's Simon Matthews, you used to coach me in football for THPFC. I just came across your channel, and I'm happy to see how much your photography journey and career has developed since! Keep on shooting :)
Steady Vlogs Hey Simon! How could I forget our SUPERSTAR centerback!! So nice to hear from you! Loving the youtube journey since I started sharing content a couple years ago. How are you? What school are you in now? How’s Phil? Please say hello to the entire family :)
The 100/3.5 Planar is a stupendous lens on the Hasselblad! It's my favorite.
Weihan Xingqi I have zero doubts about that! Carl Zeiss has made some of my favourite lenses of all time. I’ve used the 120 f/4 Macro for portraits. It is bitingly sharp, and renders beautifully on film or digital.
@@CarmineGroe I agree. Both the 120/f and the 120/5.6 S-Planar are fantastic lenses with an almost 3D quality. Personally, I swear by Zeiss. Please try the 100/3.5 as well. It has a unique luminosity that I haven't found in any other lens so far. Just amazing. Great videos! Keep up the excellent work and presentations.
I also have the 500C/M, great camera system. I'm curious to try the new digital back, maybe I'll rent it for a weekend when it will be available.
I am still searching for those with the 500 CM, the CT lenses with the CFVii 50C back to give theri report.
Richard Avedon should see this video
Very informative video, thank you! Do you need to perform any calibration on the camera regarding focusing with this back? Or it is ready to go as is?
As mentioned in the video, I recommend a calibration with a trusted technician
@@CarmineGroe thank you for your reply! I appreciate it. I was wondering if it’s usable right off the bat with the focusing because it’s hard to find a hasselblad technician here.
@@cloudsilver1 really is up to you to decide that? Try a few shots and see what happens :) I would advise a technician, find one online and have it shipped. Cheers.
my 500 cm does not hav the cable sync socket on the body for the Phase one back....the hasselblad instruction book also does not mention any sync socket on the body..... was yr 500 cm modified?
Really? Not that I know of.
How can you make it work with external flash?
Sync port on the lens for flash
Cool stuff! Thank you for your review. Quick question, I have one 500cm but no wire sync port on the box. So how can I connect with digital back?
There is a sync port on the lens. Connect from digital back to here.
Very informative. I’m interested in get one the p45 how I can I contact you?
Hi , Thanks for watching. Sorry I cannot help with getting you a P45. Ebay's your best bet.
Hi, can I use this back on 500C, not c/m? Thank you
Yes!
This is awesome. I wish I had a money for this camera even without a digital back :)
Thanks for the video very good
Great video explainer Carmine! I was wondering; Is it possible to shoot video with a 500C and a digital back (of some kind)? Thanks - Paul
How can I find Phase one P65 V mount adapter ?
Try KEH Online or ebay - good luck! Not easy to find these days.
Hi, Noticed you are syncing with the body connection and not the lens - any limitations on what shutter speeds to use or what happens when you use flash? Also, what cable pugs into that socket???
I sync the back to the body connection and leave the lens sync for the flash. I have seen no limitations on shutter speed that can be used with my flash but normally use 1/500th second, as that's the quickest on the 500C/M. Sync Cable to V mount: digitalback.com/products/phase-one-sync-cable-for-v-mount-short
@@CarmineGroe seems my body only has the hook mount, not the sync
Love your Channel
I discovered it recently
Keep on the great work
Nice to see a channel covering street photography in depth
Daqsh Shrivastav thanks so much for watching and for your support Daqsh!
The 500 series cameras were introduced in 1957, with prototypes being developed since 1953 (not the 1970s). The original 1600f which was the 500 series predecessor was introduced in 1948.
Amy Mills thanks for sharing your Hasselblad facts. You are right if we take into account the entire 500 series line. I am speaking about the 500C/M and it was introduced in 1970.
@@CarmineGroe ah ok, my apologies
Excellent video - this will give a new life to my 500 CM (50 + 60 mm) - now let's go and find a reasonable priced Phase one ...;
Nice video! I also use my 500C for street photography sometimes. It's surprisingly light weight and easy to carry around all day with the 80mm lens. Plus people always come up to you and ask about it, which is nice if you want some portraits on the street! Edit; yeah, you mentioned that in the video too :-)
CCD is the best! Check out prices for Fujifilm S3/S5 Pro. You'll be surprised. I was very disappointed when they offered a CMOS censor for $6500.
If working witha 500CM and a digital back, can you trigger a flash? if yes, what cable would the sender need to have.
Hi Fabio, yes of course. There are 2 synch ports on the outfit - one on the side of the body, which I showcase in the video for synching up the digital back to the shutter release, the second on the lens itself, which I use when making studio portraits. You can use a long synch cable back to your flash kit, or as in my case, a remote trigger like a pocket wizard. happy shooting!
8:28 calibration for digital back, what does that involve? Is it no longer calibrated for film then? Does that mean changing the focus screen or the camera body... of simply calibrate the P25 back?
bwvids the tolerances for digital are much tighter than for film, sharpness wise. The camera needed calibration regardless and now is critically sharp, even at wide open with careful focus. Same calibration for film or digital because the distance to the film plane is identical to the sensor plane..
Congratulation for your classic hasselblad is very nice, i have one quetion, please can you say me or give me info were you bougth your digital pack, or you sell yours? Please!!!!! I have one 500c too
Hi, I purchased my combination Hasselblad and digital back, case, etc. as a package from a close friend. Best bet is Ebay or KEH online. Good luck!
@@CarmineGroe thank you máster, and is expensive or not? I want to nos because i want to reborn my classic
Metra HH the Phase One P25 can be had for about 2-3k US depending on condition. They are not easy to come by as they’re older backs but look out for others in the series of V backs that also come up for sale as used and that would work equally well on the 500 series cameras.
@@CarmineGroe smh im selling P65+ and people ask me if they can buy it or like 800 people buying online are really trying to undercut me
A basic Hasselblad with one mag, an 80mm lens and a strap was $500 Canadian Dollars in 1968
I bought a 500C with a near mint 80mm lens and A12 back on Ebay for under $2K last month. Not bad considering what quality modern cameras cost today.
Hi great video thanks ! Was the portrait of the girl at 2:00 photographed on film or with the digital back ?
Digital Back.
@@CarmineGroe very filmic ;)
Hi Carmine, thank you so much for your videos. I that same Hasselblad camera body but I can't find a Phase One P25 back for it here in Europe, I only find the P45, P60 etc. Do you know of a trustworthy seller in the US that would ship to Spain? Thank you in advance. Carlos.
Hi Carlos, thanks for watching! I am from Canada and at the moment I don’t know of anyone selling a P25 back unfortunately. You’ll have to keep your eyes open on eBay. Good luck!
@@CarmineGroe Thank you anyway. I'll search for some Adorama-like place in Canada too.
Hello, I use a Phase One back P45 on a Hasselblad 500. The Hasselblad has a square image section, the P45 on the other hand has a sensor in the format 4: 3. How do you find the right image section? Are there masks for the viewfinder? One more question: What Kind of cable between the Camp and the digiback?
Thanks for your help!
Leo Bayer thanks for watching Leo! I use a mask on the ground glass to give me an indication of sensor area. Sorry, don’t know the technical name of the synch cable used. You should be able to find them easily online through KEF or at B&H. Cheers.
@@CarmineGroe Many thanks - und have a good time.
Is your phase back a V mount or a H mount
V mount. Thx
Do you process your own film I’ve never tried processing med format is it more difficult than processing 35mm I’m just now learning to process my own film
Hi Dennis, I don't shoot film enough lately but when I do, yes, I process my own b&w film. Processing medium format is just as easy as 35mm, so you should have an easy time with it! Then try photographing/scanning your negs on a light table by using a macro lens and a DSLR, gives great results!
HI! nice demonstration . Please Where can we buy this digital back ? what is the price for it ? Thanks for your answer . Yvon
Really usefull! Thanks a lot! Grazie! :o)
Great stuff!👍🇬🇧
Great video, thank you! Capture One is indeed the best RAW s/w in the market but I’ve just been shocked back to LR. Turns out they will not accept a Tiff raw file from a scanner. I was shocked and gravely disappointed.
I’m trying to figure out how the square format of the Hassy works with the 645 ratio of the digital back. Is the image captured cropped or does it capture more than the viewfinder shows you? I have an opportunity to get a P25 locally but want to figure this out first. Thanks
Mario Melillo hi Mario, thanks for watching and great question! There is a crop factor and 4x3 horizontal format for this sensor. The sensor is 37x49mm but the original film area is 6x6cm or 60x60mm. I have a piece of velum on the ground glass that shows me the cropped area captured. The ratio is roughly 1.5. In my case the 80mm standard lens equates to a 120mm lens equivalent angle of view. Hope this helps!
@@CarmineGroe Thank you Carmine! Helps alot.
Dear Sirs,
I have CFV 50 two backs and CFV 50c two backs and 7 bodies 205 fcc, 203fe and 503 CW.with 12 film back. Hasselblad is least interested to upgrade the digital back to CFV II 50c.
Can you help ke get rid of this equipment. Sorry I forgot mention 36 Carl Zeiss lens.
Regards,
Nice video! Do you need any adapter plate to mount the p25 or it just clips on straight?
Peter Jung hi Peter, the back attaches without any plate or adapter.It clips on straight.
Ah ! A classic indeed, and a joy to use. . I would like your input on the C lenses with the 500 CM and the CFVii 50C digital back please. I am told its not quite the square format,
Hi!
Unfortunately I don't have much experience with C lenses. My 80mm is the T* coated version. The T*, being coated, will have better resistance to flare, so avoid shooting in backlit situations with the C lens to reduce that. From a sharpness standpoint, there should be no difference. The CFVii 50c Back must be sublime, but for me, I'm not willing to shell out the coin for that :) The Phase One P25, being an older back, uses a CCD sensor vs the current CFVii 50c that is a CMOS chip. I love the colour that a CCD sensor provides but I can only shoot at iso 50 or 100 before the noise gets ridiculous.
Best of luck and go for the new back if you can - happy shooting!
@@CarmineGroe Thank you for this prompt response.
I still have mined the 503cxi, I'm not sure if mine could use the digital back because of the palpas are decaying and some dust are coming off
Yeah, 50-100 MP digital backs are compatible. Get it serviced, mate.
Hi there Groe nice informative video.i have a question about the connection with the digital back.I have H1 with p30 back,my P30 does not have the connection port like your p25 it has 2 ports to the side one with flash sync port and the other is 6/8 pin male connector .any suggestions how to sync this back with Hassy 500cm?Thank you and waiting for your other videos too.Happy thanks giving
Ahmet Aygit thanks for watching and good question! My only experience at the moment has been with this configuration; this body and this lens, but I would think any photo supply store, or try B&H, would be able to provide the correct connector. From what you’re telling me, it sounds like a female to female synch cord may do the trick?
Ahmet Aygit I use. P30+ with a 500cm and also a 500ELX 553. The connection is simple: short cable to link the flash sync socket on the lens to the mini jack socket on the side of the back. This is a very small jack plug at one end and a normal pc sync plug (male) at the other end. You can get them cheap on ebay. There are two mini jack sockets on the Phase One back, depending on which way up you want to shoot, upright or landscape, the back has two sets of clips so you can hook it onto the body both ways. To sync with studio flash you use the sync socket on the left side of the Phase One. The multipin socket is for lightmetering so ignore it.
Howard Maryon-Davis great insight, thanks!!
@@howardmaryon-davis666 appreciated the information.Thank you very much..
Nice Carmen. Now I want to that out in the streets! Great vid!
Thanks Peter!
The only thing holding me back is the absurdly high cost of a digital back for Hasselblad. Does anyone know what a good price for a used one is, slightly better than the P25 in this video? One that has good performance at higher ISO’s?
H3D 39 for $1600USD
can you focus using the image on the digital back?
Hi George. No, there is only a view after the picture is taken with this older digital back. There is no "Live View" that we have on most DSLR's. You are focussing this camera and basically operating this camera as you would with the film back; that is, through the optical waist level finder.
Thanks for the video. Didn’t know a PhaseOne back you’ll fit on a Hasselblad body! That so cool particularly because I work with CaptureOne Pro and the idea of having to switch to Phocus to edit hasselblad files is a bit of a workflow-brake to me.
Rodrigue Zahr in these price leagues you can buy the equipment with the mount you need.
At the company where i work we have hasselblads with phase one mount and sinar on phase one.
before Hasselblad made its own DB Phase Mamiya made them... History
Good review!
Thank you for watching!
Nice presentation, you got a few things wrong, like the camera was actually on sale from 1957, the 500C, and the improved version, the 500C/M was introduced in 1970. I think you may have bought a camera that is, in fact a 500C with a 500C/M name plate stuck on it, the serial number will tell, there are several websites that have the numbers and dates. The 500C/M does not have the side sync socket. It was dropped because no-one used it, and if they did, they used it wrong, like you are inadvertently doing. The socket on the side is only for use with macro lenses without shutters and electronic flash. It fires the flash when the two baffle flaps in front of the magazine are fully open, and that is all. If you had a problem getting the camera to work with the Phase One, that is the reason. Only use the flash sync socket on the lens and it will sync perfectly at any speed.
Howard Maryon-Davis thanks but I have had no problems other than focus issues which led to a calibration done at the start when I first purchased the kit. This is the 500 cm of course, the focussing screen easily drops out and is not fixed on the body. I appreciate the insight but I did mention clearly that I was speaking specifically about the 500CM being released in the 70,s (1970). Didn’t realize this socket was for macro lenses only but I have had zero issues using this at any setting with perfect results. So very weird but it just works.
Great video and thanks for sharing! My question: I recently acquired a +p65 digital back for my 500c/m and I'm very excited about using it. Where is the best place, or how is the best way to have the camera's film plane calibrated for my new phaseone back? ( I live in Los Angeles) My first few shots when zoomed in (and this on a 60mb full rez image) clearly show the focus to be off, Though this was touched on, just for clarification, in calibrating for digital will it ostensibly improve the focus tolerance for the film backs making the film images even sharper as well if I want to shoot back and forth between film and digital? Thanks in advance!
Superb
Thank you for watching!
Cool, but what aspect ratio? It doesn’t shoot 6x6 square on the digital back, right?
Brent Buchner hey Brent, you’re right. The Phase One P 25 uses a 48.9 X 36.7mm - 22 MP CCD sensor, that is roughly a 4X3 aspect ratio.
fantastic vídeo nice thanks
Did somethng happen to the DB it looks like battery reset back to 2005. Are they reliable
That part does not work properly, but the rest is perfect.
Thank you for your video, very informative.
You mentioned this digital back might fit other medium frame film cameras, I own a Bronco ETRSi which I love for film but then have to digitise the images after developing the film and wondered if its feasible to fit the back or am I dreaming?
Victor Carmelo hi Victor. Thanks for watching. My experience has shown me that it makes much more sense to do one of 2 things: either A: buy a film camera that easily fits medium format digital backs, like the Hasselblad or a Mamiya afd for example- these will fit backs without a costly adapter. Or B: continue to shoot film and do what you’re doing.
I was lucky enough to get a great deal on the Hasselblad and digital back combination so I went for that. Previously, I owned the Mamiya RB67 and the cost of the adapter would have been over $1200 alone. The cheapest option for you is to continue doing what you’re doing. You could think about putting your effort into getting better at processing and scanning your film. It’s what you know and much less expensive. Hope this helps.
@@CarmineGroe Thanks will stick to film. regards
thanks I enjoyed this
Can u use a PhaseOne H101 P25 on v mount or only the p25 fits?
H101 will work.
@@CarmineGroe w/o an adapter?
the H101 is for H series cameras, it will not fit, only EH, CQ (names on phase one backs) (the one i sell) will fit V mount backs
This is so beautiful 😍 I've always wanted one. Can you recommend the best place to look to buy one?
Hi Natasha, Thanks for watching! :)
KEH in the States. Or you can try Ebay. Keep in mind that you will probably have to find a tech you can trust to properly service it after buying, especially if you want to attach a digital back. Good luck!
@@CarmineGroe thank you so much ill look them up :) fingers crossed they ship to Australia :)
Hi, How much does the digital back cost, for the Hassalblad. Or the whole Unit, thanks Anthony.
Digital Back is somewhere between 2.5 to 3 k. Body and lens under 2K in excellent condition. Inspection of the gear and calibration, batteries, accessories are extra of course. Good luck with your search!
I have an RZ67 and I carry it around, no problem
I have also carried around my Rb67, which is quite a bit heavier than the RZ, but definitely not as convenient as the Hassy.
@@CarmineGroe The Hasselblad definitely seems to shine there! Would you say it's comparable to a Mamiya 645 (Size and weight wise)?
Also, the RB and the RZ produce bigger negatives so I imagine has to be wider at least
@@KptnHaddock_ I would say the Hasselblad 500C/M is comparable to the Mamiya 645 in weight and size, although I have not ever owned one myself. The Hasselblad will give you that square format that it's famous for. I like the square format very much myself.
Absolutely Great information!
What do recommend for beginners getting into film and interested in the medium format ?
I like the mamiya rb67 as an intro to medium format film. Mechanical and rugged and amazing rotating back, it is a great affordable camera with very sharp lenses. Only draw back is that, hand held, it will be a bit heavy. Perfect for studio work though.
@@CarmineGroe wow thanks for the reply!
I’ve heard it can be a bit heavy, I’ve read people recommending the mamiya 645 because of its smaller size?
@@AlrosAvellana If you're looking for a more portable option, but keep in mind you'll be sacrificing size of film ( 6X4.5cm vs 6X7cm ), then go with the 645. Have fun!
@@CarmineGroe I bought a 500c/m!! cant wait for it to get here!
@@AlrosAvellana congrats!! You just bought the jewel of medium format!
Would you recommend a p25+ or p45?
Taylor Bissey the P45 is the better back, so yes, the P 45 if you can get your hands on one in good shape.
Are there any digital backs that are compatible with the 500c?
This Phase One back is compatible with the "V" series cameras (500 series).
Re: Phase one back - Hasselblad 500C compatibility
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2014, 04:24:32 pm »
You can use a Phase One digital back with a V mount on your Hasselblad 500C. In order for the digital back to receive a capture signal you will need a sync cable that connects to the flash port on the lens to the multi-pin port on the digital back (PC to Multi-pin).
If you use a digital back on this camera be aware that you can over shoot with it which will cause images to have a magenta cast, or a double exposure. Phase One digital backs will take a normal exposure and a black calibration exposure (this is an exposure with the shutter closed and exposed for the same amount of time as the initial exposure). This black exposure is used to map out noise in the image. Because this camera is fully manual you can expose the sensor during the black calibration which will result in the problematic looking image.
The best practice is to make an exposure and wait for the digital back so flash the green ready light and beep. This indicates that you are now ready to capture your next image without risk of over shooting.
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can you link the sync cable you used?
Hola, quisiera saber más del back phase one, tengo la 500c y quiero comprarme el back digital y no se cual
Gracias
where can i rent one in NYC to give it a try before buying?
Sorry, I’m not from NY, so can’t help you there. B&H would be able to tell you I would think or a quick search online would help. Keep in mind this Phase one back, P25, is over 15 years old so doubt you can rent one anywhere.
@@CarmineGroe thanks for you reply. Is the P25 worth buying at this point? are there more recent versions available?
How to shoot in portrait mode with the digital back? Is there a rotating back adapter?
The Hasselblad is a 6cm x 6cm frame. It is therefore square not rectangular.
@@5Perf65mm Ah ok i see. I tought about buying the Phase One back, thats why i asked.
Henry T the digital backs have a rectangular sensor, like 6x4.5 shown at 4:20 and 7:52
No rotating back on the Hasselblads, so portrait mode is awkward... can use the Hasselblad on a tripod 90-degree tripod but viewing would be awkward.
Can I fit it on a 500C ??
Nice video. I sstill have my Hasselblad 500C (certified Vintage) with 80mm planar and 40mm Distagon lens. How much is the digital back? Can you rent them ?
Neil Seiffer unfortunately, I have not seen this particular back for rent locally here in Toronto. Not sure, call your local retailers, rental shops and ask or check their websites. There may be a more current back for the V series cameras that are available. Good luck!
There are five types of viewfinders for the Hasselblad 500 series !!!
Good to know, Thanks!
Still have mine with three lenses and the extra wide angle with the lens set back in the body... no idea what to do with them... but not selling for a fraction of what I spent...
What a great tool for a professional photographer shooting portraiture... too bad all those jobs are drying up faster than the latest smartphone appeasing the ever lowering of consumer standards...
Bet more people stop and talk to me about my 2010 BMW R1200 “Adventurer”
George Rady thanks for the note. Yes, I agree, a fantastic tool for making portraits. My recommendation: Do it for yourself, not for the money. Life is short. Make portraits of people you care about and enjoy the experience. That feeling of shooting with a Hassie is wonderful and the images made with it are sublime. Have fun shooting.
Actually, I’m following a similar altruistic path... stopped shooting “stills” shortly after getting my D7100 since I could no longer travel as much (and risk losing my $$$ jobs) and that was my inspiration... Hassy and Nikon.
But this year I picked up the Z6 Filmmaker’s Kit and my inspiration in “moving pictures” was promoted to shoot my theatrical works. Since my theatre is of little to know commercial value, I’m doing this entirely for myself (and doubt I will ever a dime w/o losing hundreds/thousands) but that’s not important. Still make a good living in IT (if I stay put)
I have the Nikon Hassy adapter - with the FTZ adaptor for the Z Mirrorless - so I could use my Hassy 50/80 lenses... but I doubt that they would be appreciably sharper than my Z lenses... and much heavier for gimbals and sliders.. but I may do some test shots.
@@CarmineGroe What you write above to George is so true. Even for an amateur the portriats that come out with this camera with either the 80 or the 150 f4 are phenomenal.. Taking images of friends, people you care about, sitting across you in the living room, are special gifts, that bring a sense of satisfaction, that is matchless.
what is the name of the "simple cable" that connects P25 to camera body? Thanks!
Larry Gassan www.digitalback.com/product/sync-cable-short-for-phase-one-h-5-h-10-h-20-h-25/
Can you give the link for the P25 or P45 that will fit the hasselblad v
www.ebay.com/itm/Phase-One-P45-H101-Digital-Back-for-Hasselblad-H-39MP-861/143394420265?hash=item2162f93629:g:bKEAAOSwfzJdi-Fl
let me know if the one in the link that i send you will work. Thanks
I don't really want to put myself too much but i do sell a lot of v mount phase one backs
what is a good Digital back for mamiya 645df camera ?
eric samuels try the Leaf Aptus backs:
www.ebay.com/itm/Leaf-Aptus-22-36mm-x-48mm-CCD-Digital-Back-for-Mamiya-645-DF-AFD-Camera/303536191635?hash=item46ac2ab893:g:K8MAAOSw4ApekFG6
Great video! You can build some nice biceps with this camera hahaha
Can this digital black go on 500c?
Yes.
have two bags of my old Hasselblads and lenses wow this looks interesting
Great camera!
Cual es mejor, phase one o CFA 50c
Do you. Need a wake up cable?
This one’s a banger
LiktoGaming thanks brother!!
Have it since the nineties. Works great! Since 2017 with CFV50c back with a 50MP sensor. Extremely briljant and razorsharp clean images even at 3200 ISO!' It has a cropfactor of 1.3 so the planar 80mm becomes a 104 mm and the wide angel 50mm a 65mm.😀👍💎
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What pisses me off more is the lack of a Digital Converter for old 35mm cameras; camera sales have plummeted due to crap cellphone use, and this is pretty sad. But worse, the lack of technology to recoup the old 35mm camera and lens market... the one that comes out with a quality digital convert for old 35mm cameras like, Nikon, Canon, Konica/Minolta, Pantex, and Olympia will make a fortune in patents and licenses. Yes, it will take some upfront costs to get it to market, but it will be in the revitalization of hipsters and enthusiasts to find old cameras to reshoot with the old bodies and lenses.
Hydden N. Plainsyght This is a pipe dream... you don't realize how much optimization is needed to optimize a sensor for a particular lens, so universal converter would never work as well as a specific digital body. Besides, it would be huge and awkward... the first digital SLRs were basically film cameras with the digital electronics stuck on the back and bottom like a giant motor drive. Nobody wants to go back to that. Prices for 36x24mm mirrorless camera bodies are falling, so if you want to keep using your collection of old film-camera lenses it makes much more sense to buy a digital body and a lens-mount adapter. And if you love the experience of using your old film-camera body, well, go buy some film and enjoy. Kodak just re-issued Ekatachrome 100 and Ilford has some brand-new b&w films.
Dont understand your rant
it exists, look up I'm Back
edit: it's not exactly 35mm digital sensor on the back of a camera, and it's pretty darn bulky imo.
6:07 freaked me out seeing someone walk past the door. Yikes!
Mine is a 1969 500c/m!
Cool camera.....but how much is it? 😬
Around 2K for camera and another 2K for the digital back. Try searching on ebay. You will want to properly calibrate the setup with a good technician too, which will cost a couple hundred dollars.
Groe Photography wow I thought it would be more but that is not a bad price for medium format
@@CarmineGroe What's involved in the calibration. Where did you get it done?
John ok thanks for watching John! I only own the 80 mm lens. Tethered works beautifully, but you don’t get live view with setup. Focus is still tricky but the large screen preview after exposure makes it great to work. Yes, I’m using the acute matte screen.
Richard Twomey hi Richard, I found an older retired Hasselblad technician who did the work for me. He’s in the Toronto area close to where I live. It’s a standard check up and ensuring everything is functioning fine; shutter, lens aperture, mirror, back sync etc...
Do they make a digital back for a 503cw?
Mike Malloy yes, the phase backs fit:
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=hasselblad+503cw+with+digital+back&ul_noapp=true&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-153677-346401-4&mkcid=2&keyword=&crlp=307364301294_&MT_ID=&geo_id=&rlsatarget=aud-298628319266:dsa-19959388920&adpos=1t1&device=m&loc=9000980&poi=&abcId=&cmpgn=1615587334&sitelnk=&gclid=CjwKCAiA_f3uBRAmEiwAzPuaMxeh6rRKYi8I58P6tNPM4_YXKQNHNOh4BPXIwRWAOIXwI1KBeEJ8ixoCqy8QAvD_BwE
Thank you for the video. I have an old Hasselblad 2000 F, is there a digital back for that one too? Do you know?
Never heard of that, but found this article that may help:
www.dpreview.com/forums/post/54758636
Developed in the 70s…? I thought it went to the Moon in 1969.
James Cross the Hasselblad 500CM was released in 1970.
I believe what went to the moon was a modified 500EL (motorized version of the 500C).
Stephen E. Adams thanks for the clarification Stephen!
Okay everyone is right, so: 500C 1957 - 1970, 500C/M 1970 - 1994, 500 EL 1964 - 1970, 500EL/M 1971- 1984. All the info is in Wikipedia. The camera in the video is a 500C with a 500C/M nameplate stuck on it. The main differences are no side sync socket on the 500C/M and the C/M has interchangeable focusing screens.
Howard Maryon-Davis focussing screen on this body is interchangeable. This is a 500 CM.
Unfortunately for only a useable iso of 50-100 I’d rather just shoot Tri x at box , or fp4 pushed anyway.
great video, ty