hasselblad Fri, 11 May 2001 Volume 1 : Number 1223 In this issue: Re: Macro 135 Heaven helps those.... flash gun bracket RE: Heaven helps those.... Hasselblad quick release "old style" flash bracket Re: "old style" flash bracket Re: Hasselblad quick release RE: new Re: flash gun bracket FS: meter prism finder FS: Polaroid 100 back, 80/2.8 CF... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 10:35:53 +0200 (CEST) From: bigler@ens2m.fr To: Andrew Moore Cc: hasselblad@kelvin.net Subject: Re: Macro 135 Message-ID: <200105100835.f4A8Zrk20605@belenos.ens2m.fr> > Hassy's literature says the 135 Makro-Planar can go to 1:1 on the auto > bellows. Sure this lens must be optimized for macro work, but isn't it > also true that any Hassy lens with a focal length under 135mm will also go > to 1:1 on the bellows? If so I'm surprised there isn't any mention of it > in Hassy's descriptions of the bellows. A few comments, besides the fact that any lens with a focal length shorter than 135 will reach 1:1 with the bellows: - this is also true for the older non-auto bellows, - The 135 planar on bellows is the only lens combination in the Hasselblad system that allows you to focus continuously from infinity down to 1:1 without unmounting the lens. Of course the 120 can be focused on infinity and down to 1:1 but you'll have to detach the lens and add the bellows or tubes to do that. There used to be on catalog a variable extension tube but I doubt you can reach 1:1 with a 120 lens mouted on it, - as far as the optical design is concerned my understanding is that with an additional element (7 vs. 6) and a smaller max f/stop (5.6 vs. 4) the 135 planar is a better trade-off than the 120 planar for people who want to get top-quality images *both* at infinity *and* in close-up range with the same lens. This was achieved without unmouning the lens with the 135 on bellows. But all these technical advantages were probably counterbalanced by the 'bellows-only' requirement as well as the fact the demand for the 135 is not enough to ensure profitability vs. the 120. -- Emmanuel BIGLER ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 19:44:20 +0800 From: "Stein" To: Subject: Heaven helps those.... Message-ID: <006d01c0d946$8e2e21e0$cab237cb@oemcomputer> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_006A_01C0D989.9B6665A0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Dear Friends, Some time back I posted an enquiry about batteries to drive my 500 = ELX. Lots of replies, with a commercial offer from Dick Werner and a = helping hand from Tsun Tam with the design of a fixed battery pack.=20 Dick sent two 9-volt square batteries with clever adapters that = allowed them to slip into the round battery holes. Good, and it seemed = to cycle the camera, but I was still after more of a purpose-built = battery. My search for 6-volt batteries to make the Tsun Tam = Adaptosparkomatic (TM) was going nowhere. I commenced an Australia-wide search for the old Varta Packs but to = no avail. None to be had. Then on a tip from a radio-control modeller I called at an = industrial battery firm in the Perth suburb of Balcatta called Siomar = Battery Industries. They had no Varta packs nor could they fnd the = button cells to make them up but they did volunteer that they sometimes = made up cylindrical NiCad or NiMH batteries for Hasselblads in plastic = containers. Would I like to be notified when the next batch was to be = constructed? They duly rang me a couple of weeks ago - I ordered 4 batteries - = and within a week they were in my hands. They are indeed in a = cylindrical plastic case clad with green shrink wrap. The ends are SS = plates and and are clearly marked for polarity. It would appear that = they take the charge much as the Varta pack. They drop right into the = ELX. They came charged up and I have been happily snapping in the studio = since Saturday. Cost? $ 52 Australian each. Our dollar is worth about 51 cents US so = you can see they are fairly reasonable. They do them in batches and you have to order a few - but are there = any of the HB list members out there who want to get some fresh = batteries? I could collect a list - and some money, thank you - and go = put you down for some on the next batch. Uncle Dick =20 =20 ------=_NextPart_000_006A_01C0D989.9B6665A0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Dear Friends,
 
     Some time back = I posted an=20 enquiry about batteries to drive my 500 ELX. Lots of replies, with a = commercial=20 offer from Dick Werner and a helping hand from Tsun Tam with the design = of a=20 fixed battery pack.
 
    Dick sent two 9-volt = square=20 batteries with clever adapters that allowed them to slip into the = round=20 battery holes. Good, and it seemed to cycle the camera, but I was still = after=20 more of a purpose-built battery. My search for 6-volt batteries to make = the Tsun=20 Tam Adaptosparkomatic (TM) was going nowhere.
 
    I commenced an = Australia-wide=20 search for the old Varta Packs but to no avail. None to be = had.
 
    Then on a tip from a = radio-control modeller I called at an industrial battery firm in the = Perth=20 suburb of Balcatta called Siomar Battery Industries. They had no Varta = packs nor=20 could they fnd the button cells to make them up but they did volunteer = that they=20 sometimes made up cylindrical NiCad or NiMH batteries for Hasselblads in = plastic=20 containers. Would I like to be notified when the next batch was to be=20 constructed?
 
    They duly rang me a = couple of=20 weeks ago - I ordered 4 batteries - and within a week they were in my = hands.=20 They are indeed in a cylindrical plastic case clad with green = shrink wrap.=20 The ends are SS plates and and are clearly marked for polarity. It would = appear=20 that they take the charge much as the Varta pack. They drop right into = the ELX.=20 They came charged up and I have been happily snapping in the studio = since=20 Saturday.
 
    Cost? $ 52 = Australian each. Our=20 dollar is worth about 51 cents US so you can see they are fairly=20 reasonable.
 
    They do them in = batches and you=20 have to order a few  - but are there any of the HB list members out = there=20 who want to get some fresh batteries? I could collect a list - and some = money,=20 thank you - and go put you down for some on the next batch.
 
     Uncle = Dick
 
   
 
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------=_NextPart_000_006A_01C0D989.9B6665A0-- ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 10:33:54 -0400 (EDT) From: Shane W Davis To: hasselblad@kelvin.net Subject: flash gun bracket Message-ID: I have just received a used flash-gun bracket (old style) for use with my 501CM. There is no instruction card, of course. Could someone familiar with this piece please explain: --the rotating switch on the underside of the bracket, close to where the release cable enters, and --the small metal protrusion near the front of the shoe mount, which appears to prevent a standard flash's foot from sliding securely in. Thanks, Shane ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 17:11:32 +0200 From: "Eduard Crombie" To: Subject: RE: Heaven helps those.... Message-ID: > They do them in batches and you have to order a few > - but are there any of the HB list members out there > who want to get some fresh batteries? I could collect > a list - and some money, thank you - and go put you > down for some on the next batch. > > Uncle Dick Hi Uncle Dick, Could you confirm if these batteries are Ni-MH type and have you any information on their capacity (XXX mAh). So I can compare them to the ones sold by Micro-Tools (NiMH - 6V - 550 mAh) at 61.56 Euro (double the price from the OZ one). Thanks. Eduard Crombie Dendermonde, Belgium. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 14:40:57 -0700 From: Mark Rabiner To: hasselblad@kelvin.net Subject: Hasselblad quick release Message-ID: <3AFB0AE9.9749A299@rabiner.cncoffice.com> Not on the site i assume it's no longer made. But a little hard to find on the internet with Goggle and other engines. Are these things getting hard to come by? Worth it? The Hasselblad quick release? Mark Rabiner Portland, Oregon USA http://www.rabiner.cncoffice.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 17:52:28 -0400 (EDT) From: Shane W Davis To: hasselblad@kelvin.net Subject: "old style" flash bracket Message-ID: Never mind my question about the flash bracket. I just discovered that it doesn't fit my 501CM anyway. The B&H guy must not have known that the screw is in the wrong place, since I told him I have a 501CM and took pains to ascertain that this expensive, albeit scuffed and bent, gewgaw would mount my camera. I realize that it isn't their job to know these things, but he could have said "I don't know" instead of "yeah". I will be eating the cost of shipping both ways and insurance, plus the trouble of schlepping the thing to the post office. I sure know where the screw is now. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 17:55:44 EDT From: DentKimTerry@cs.com To: hasselblad@kelvin.net Subject: Re: "old style" flash bracket Message-ID: You can get a new plate for the bottom of your camera from Hasselblad that will allow the grip to work. Contact them on their website and they will send you one free. They did for my camera! Terry ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 15:06:46 -0700 From: Jim Brick To: mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com, hasselblad@kelvin.net Subject: Re: Hasselblad quick release Message-ID: <4.1.20010510150335.0211e480@xsj02.sjs.agilent.com> Delta International has them (at least one), #45144, for $91. There's a used one on *B** for $59. Jim At 02:40 PM 5/10/01 -0700, Mark Rabiner wrote: >Not on the site i assume it's no longer made. >But a little hard to find on the internet with Goggle and other engines. >Are these things getting hard to come by? Worth it? >The Hasselblad quick release? > > >Mark Rabiner > >Portland, Oregon >USA > >http://www.rabiner.cncoffice.com/ >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >The Hasselblad Users Group Listserv is a public service of Absolute >Internet, Inc., which is not responsible for its content. This mailing list >is in no way affiliated with Victor Hasselblad AB, it's subsidiaries, or >affiliates. > >Please turn off HTML mail features prior to posting to this list. Use text >mode only. > >To change your subscription status, go to: >http://mail.kelvin.net/guest/RemoteListSummary/Hasselblad >Digest archives are stored at http://www.kelvin.net/hasselblad/hassy.htm >Searchable archives can be found at http://www.listquest.com/arts/index.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 18:32:01 -0700 From: "bradley hanson" To: Subject: RE: new Message-ID: Hello Peter and Waldo- I use two Quantum T2s and LOVE them. I use the Quantum flash bracket. I doesn't hold the flash up as high as any of the Stroboframe brackets, but it's light and the padded grip is extremely comfortable. I used the Stroboframe SQ-66 (not sure what exact model number was) but it was brutally uncomfortable and felt like I was holding 10 pounds with a thin metal stick. b r a d l e y h a n s o n Seattle, WA http://www.hansonphotography.com > -----Original Message----- > From: Peter Klosky [mailto:peter.klosky@marcgs.com] > Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 9:16 AM > To: hasselblad@kelvin.net > Subject: Re: new > > > Waldo, > > I was assisting Clay Blackmore and Monte Zucker this weekend on lavish > wedding job, and they use the Quantum T2 flashes and the 500c/m. I think > the T2 has better coverage than my Sunpak 544. The bracket that > comes with > the 544 is not that great for a Hasselblad. They make an > optional accessory > bracket that is supposed to fit the Hasselblad better, but I have > the Jones > Bracket, which is great, and a Stroboframe bracket. > > Peter > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Waldo Berry" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 10:33 AM > Subject: Re: new > > > I have the 501c which is similar, but it is non-ttl capable. I > settled on > a Quantum T2 flash. I am very happy with this unit and the results it > produces. If you at some point move to TTL capable body, like > the 503, it > is a TTL flash. It provide excilent coverage and its round > reflector with > a center bulb covers the sqaure negative perfictly. I would > recommend you > get the dome diffusor assesory, it is better than the two flat ones that > come with the unit. This is a large flash, and you will need abracket to > maount it on. It also needs a pattery pack like the quantum > turbo or turbo > Z. Good luck and happy shooting. > > Waldo > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > The Hasselblad Users Group Listserv is a public service of > Absolute Internet, Inc., which is not responsible for its > content. This mailing list is in no way affiliated with Victor > Hasselblad AB, it's subsidiaries, or affiliates. > > Please turn off HTML mail features prior to posting to this list. > Use text mode only. > > To change your subscription status, go to: > http://mail.kelvin.net/guest/RemoteListSummary/Hasselblad > Digest archives are stored at http://www.kelvin.net/hasselblad/hassy.htm > Searchable archives can be found at > http://www.listquest.com/arts/index.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 18:41:21 -0700 From: David Gerhardt To: hasselblad@kelvin.net Subject: Re: flash gun bracket Message-ID: <200105110141.VAA20739@tisch.mail.mindspring.net> --Apple-Mail-236516755-4 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=us-ascii Shane- The rotating switch on the bottom is a "lock". If the "tabs" on the switch are parallel with the cable release, then the cable release "works". If you turn the switch 90 degrees, you can still "push the cable trigger", but it won't release the camera. The small metal button is just to "stop" forward movement of the strobe "foot" when you insert it. I have one of these that I haven't been able to use since I got rid of my 500c/m. It doesn't align properly with the 203FE tripod hole (and I don't want to replace the foot on the 203). Hope this helps... -David Gerhardt (davidgerhardt@mindspring.com) On Thursday, May 10, 2001, at 07:33 AM, Shane W Davis wrote: > I have just received a used flash-gun bracket (old style) for use with > my > 501CM. There is no instruction card, of course. Could someone familiar > with this piece please explain: > > --the rotating switch on the underside of the bracket, close to where > the > release cable enters, and > > --the small metal protrusion near the front of the shoe mount, which > appears to prevent a standard flash's foot from sliding securely in. > > Thanks, > Shane > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > The Hasselblad Users Group Listserv is a public service of Absolute > Internet, Inc., which is not responsible for its content. This mailing > list is in no way affiliated with Victor Hasselblad AB, it's > subsidiaries, or affiliates. > > Please turn off HTML mail features prior to posting to this list. Use > text mode only. > > To change your subscription status, go to: > http://mail.kelvin.net/guest/RemoteListSummary/Hasselblad > Digest archives are stored at http://www.kelvin.net/hasselblad/hassy.htm > Searchable archives can be found at > http://www.listquest.com/arts/index.html > --Apple-Mail-236516755-4 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Type: text/enriched; charset=us-ascii Shane- The rotating switch on the bottom is a "lock". If the "tabs" on the switch are parallel with the cable release, then the cable release "works". If you turn the switch 90 degrees, you can still "push the cable trigger", but it won't release the camera. The small metal button is just to "stop" forward movement of the strobe "foot" when you insert it. I have one of these that I haven't been able to use since I got rid of my 500c/m. It doesn't align properly with the 203FE tripod hole (and I don't want to replace the foot on the 203). Hope this helps... Gill = Sans3535,4747,8787-David Gerhardt American = Typewriter(davidgerhardt@mindspring.com) On Thursday, May 10, 2001, at 07:33 AM, Shane W Davis wrote: I have just received a used flash-gun bracket (old style) for use with my 501CM. There is no instruction card, of course. Could someone familiar with this piece please explain: --the rotating switch on the underside of the bracket, close to where the release cable enters, and --the small metal protrusion near the front of the shoe mount, which appears to prevent a standard flash's foot from sliding securely in. Thanks, Shane ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Hasselblad Users Group Listserv is a public service of Absolute Internet, Inc., which is not responsible for its content. This mailing list is in no way affiliated with Victor Hasselblad AB, it's subsidiaries, or affiliates. Please turn off HTML mail features prior to posting to this list. =20 Use text mode only. To change your subscription status, go to: http://mail.kelvin.net/guest/RemoteListSummary/Hasselblad Digest archives are stored at http://www.kelvin.net/hasselblad/hassy.htm Searchable archives can be found at http://www.listquest.com/arts/index.html --Apple-Mail-236516755-4-- ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 May 2001 03:07:49 -0000 From: "Martin Taureg" To: hasselblad@kelvin.net Subject: FS: meter prism finder Message-ID: <3AFB5785.25599.9E8A23@localhost> Hello, I have a Hasselblad meter prism finder for sale. This is the old model, 45 degree view finder that operates with a CdS-cell. I have bought it 2nd hand, but never used it much, since I got a PME- finder a bit later, which I use currently. The price is DEM 300, or Euro 153, or equivalent, plus shipping from Hamburg, Germany. For any additional questions, please contact me at mtaureg@arc.sn Regards, Martin -- Martin Taureg B. P. 6063, Dakar, SENEGAL (West Africa) Fax: (++221) 822 88 43 (Please call before sending a fax) Fax by e-mail: (++39 02) 700 429 115 / (++49 89) 244 326 028 E-Mail: mtaureg@ns.arc.sn / mtaureg@voila.fr / mtaureg@eudoramail.com Please contact me before sending file attachments (filtering). ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 11 May 2001 00:30:52 -0400 From: "Austin Franklin" To: Subject: FS: Polaroid 100 back, 80/2.8 CF... Message-ID: Hasselblad Polaroid 100 back, EX+, in box, late model #30198, ET date code ('96) $265. Hasselblad Zeiss 80/2.8 CF lense, EX+ condition, no problems, glass perfect, typical minor wear on body/filter/hood mount. Both lense caps. $625. All plus shipping, with 5 day MBG and 30 day warranty. email me off list at austin@darkroom.com if interested. ------------------------------ End of hasselblad V1 #1223 ************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Hasselblad Users Group Listserv is a public service of Absolute Internet, Inc., which is not responsible for its content. This mailing list is in no way affiliated with Victor Hasselblad AB, it's subsidiaries, or affiliates. Please turn off HTML mail features prior to posting to this list. Use text mode only. To change your subscription status, go to: http://mail.kelvin.net/guest/RemoteListSummary/Hasselblad Digest archives are stored at http://www.kelvin.net/hasselblad/hassy.htm Searchable archives can be found at http://www.listquest.com/arts/index.html