The name "Hasselblad" is synonymous with image quality and reliability. Together with Carl Zeiss lenses, Hasselblad represents the highest standards of photographic craftmanship and precision. The 500C/M is the legendary model of the Hasselblad system. 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. The 501CM is an excellent entry to the world of medium format 6 x 6cm photography.
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.
Professional "workhorse" camera
Superb image quality with first class Zeiss optics
Electronic flash synchronization at all shutter speeds up to 1/500th second
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
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 (some older "C" lenses have a built-in self timer)
Flash Synchronization
"PC" socket for electronic flash connection on lens barrel. Flash synchronization possible at all shutter speeds up to 1/500th. NOTE: The 500C/M is NOT a TTL flash capable camera.
Manual film winding crank located on camera body which simultaneously advances the film, resets the mirror and cocks the shutter. Hasselblad does NOT make a power winder for this model.
Multiple Exposure
No
Focusing System
Helicoid (manual rotating mount built in to lens)
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 various optional Hasselblad Quick Couplings
Dimensions
180 x 114 x 110mm (7.08 x 4.49 x 4.33") LWH (with 80mm f/2.8 lens and A12 film magazine)
Weight
Camera body only, 600g (1.3 lbs); with Planar 80mm f/2.8 lens, and A12 film magazine, 1500g (3.3 lbs).