Hasselblad 503CW Medium Format SLR Camera Body (Chrome) with Folding Waist Level Viewfinder and Split-Image Focusing Screen
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- B&H # HA503CWCQ
- Mfr# 30 10243
The name "Hasselblad" is synonymous with image quality and reliability. Together with Carl Zeiss lenses, Hasselblad represents the highest standards of photographic craftsmanship and precision. The 503CW features a built-in TTL flash metering system, which automatically measures the light off the film for consistent flash exposures.
The Winder CW, which may be operated by remote control, makes the 503CW convenient to operate in or out of the studio. This completely manual and mechanical Single-Lens-Reflex camera is compact, lightweight, easy-to-use and meets the needs of both studio and location work. This 503CW comes equipped with an Acute-Matte D Focusing Screen with microprism and a split-image rangefinder spot.
The Hasselblad system contains a full line of lenses, viewfinders (metered and non-metered), film magazines (120, 220, 70mm and Polaroid), as well as many accessories. The 503CW is available in chrome or black finish.
- New optional Winder CW for automated film advance and infra-red (cordless) remote control
- TTL/OTF flash capability; Electronic flash synchronization at all shutter speeds up to 1/500th second
- First class Zeiss optics
- Acute-Matte "D" focusing screen with microprism and split-image rangefinder spot
- Gliding Mirror System (GMS) provides even viewfinder illumination with longer lenses
- Rugged one-piece cast aluminum alloy body
| Camera Type | Manual focus, leaf shutter, Single-Lens-Reflex camera |
| Format | 6 x 6cm format (Actual frame size is 54 x 54mm) |
| Film Back/Loading | Interchangeable type |
| Film Type | 120 film: 6 x 6 (12 frames), 6 x 4.5 (16 frames). 220 film: 6 x 6 (24 frames), 6 x 4.5 (32 frames); 70mm perforated film; Uses 70mm film cassettes which can be loaded with up to 4.7m of film, giving up to 70 frames per cassette; Use of Polaroid 3 1/4 x 4 1/4" pack films possible with backs available from Hasselblad or NPC |
| Lens Mount | Exclusive Hasselblad bayonet lens mount; Accepts all C, CF, CB, CFI, CFE lenses |
| Shutter | Mechanical leaf shutter, 1 second to 1/500th and "B". Shutter speeds in full stops only. |
| Shutter Release | Camera body accepts standard mechanical cable releases. |
| Self Timer | No |
| Flash Synchronization | "PC" socket for electronic flash connection on lens barrel. Flash synchronization possible at all shutter speeds up to 1/500th. TTL/OTF flash capability with Hasselblad D-Flash 40, Metz, Quantum Q Flash, and Sunpak systems. |
| Mirror Lock-Up | Yes - possible with switch below winding crank |
| Exposure Metering | Possible with optional metered viewfinders |
| Exposure Bracketing | No |
| Exposure Compensation | No |
| Depth-of-Field Preview | Yes - with lever on lens barrel |
| Viewfinder | SLR type interchangeable waist level focusing screen (standard Acute-Matte "D" type 42215 Microprism/Split-Image; a total of seven focusing screens are available; One-touch folding waist level hood with built-in 4.5x magnifier. Optional diopter correction lenses. Field of view: 100 per cent of actual picture area |
| Viewfinder Info | No |
| Film Transport | Manual film winding crank located on camera body which simultaneously advances the film, resets the mirror and cocks the shutter; Automatic film advance possible with optional Winder CW (.8fps) |
| Multiple Exposure | No |
| Focusing System | Helicoid (manual rotating mount) |
| Power Source | Fully mechanical camera; no batteries required. |
| Custom Functions | No |
| Data Imprinting | No |
| Tripod Mount | Both 3/8" and 1/4" sockets and tripod plate for rapid mounting with the optional Hasselblad Quick Coupling Accessory (Tripod Quick-Coupling S, #45144) |
| Dimensions | 180 x 114 x 110mm (7.08 x 4.49 x 4.33") LWH (with 80mm f/2.8 CFE lens and A12 film magazine) |
| Weight | Camera body only, 600g (1.3 lbs); with Planar 80mm f/2.8 CFE lens, and A12 film magazine, 1500g (3.3 lbs). |
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