Old Hasselblad...some help

[vegard_dino]

Hi, thanks for the reply and information.

Well, boy, that is a nice camera, just had a look at google.

Yes, it is expensive to buy and keep running, like a old car.
But, I keep looking at them, yes, I know it is crazy for me. A amature looking for a professionals camera, and on top a old one.......ai ai ai.

But, I will have one!
Just need to learn more about them, how to use them and so.

Thanks for all the help.

[Joe]

You mention that you want something that can be fixed, and serviced. It can be a personal thing, but reality is mechanical medium format Hasselblads have more of a following so command higher prices than electronic controlled Bronica's and Mamiya's, in the same way a good manual pre-owned Nikon FM2 fetches more than a far more advanced, but electronic, F90x. Personally, I would go for a 'blad everytime. There is a reason why prices start at around £700 for a body,waist level finder,back and 80mm lens (though an EL/M will set you back around start price of £500, but I wouldn't recommend unless it comes with service history and has had the battery conversion properly done).....that reason is quality.
Many medium format Rollei's are on average great collectors cameras, with plenty of pomp and ceremony, but they generally aren't that hot in terms of users. I'm sure there's many a Rollei fan out there who'd shoot me down in flames, but really, they are over-priced!
Leica M's might be rather high, but an older 35mm film rangefinder M39 screw body with lens typically start from around £300 for a user

[vegard_dino]

Hi Joe

Thank you for the reply and info.

Well, the more I read around here, and other sites, the more I want a old Hasselblad.

So, the hunt is one!

LOL, yes, I am seeking around now for a used, Hasselblad.

If I am doing the right thing? Do not know yet, but it feels right. And that is part of why we do these things, getting out and buying old things to use them cars, cameras,watches and so one......


Thank you all for helping me

[Joe]

this is probably the cheapest (but not recommended) Hasselblad option, the link explaining some of the pitfalls of this model. Power issues and now non existance of spares probably rules it out;
http://www.3106.net/photo/cam1025.htm

I would recommend a C/M, but you might find an older C around if you hunt a little? (and some spare parts are available believe it of not!)
http://www.3106.net/photo/cam1031.htm

[vegard_dino]

Joe, Hi

Thanks for the links and the information.


Well, I will seek around to I find a C/M model from Hasselblad.

Now, I have to read some information about Hasselbald.....

Thanks for helping me