hasselblad Sun, 17 Sep 2000 Volume 1 : Number 991 In this issue: RE: Flexbody Re: best tripod for hassy What's so charming and intimate about an SWC? Tripods for Hassi... Re: What's so charming and intimate about an SWC? Re: What's so charming and intimate about an SWC? Re: What's so charming and intimate about an SWC? Re: What's so charming and intimate about an SWC? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 06:13:31 -0500 From: "WILLIAMS, DAVID R. (JSC-DB)" To: "'hasselblad@kelvin.net'" Subject: RE: Flexbody Message-ID: <41D2696EE385D0118DE90020AFFC1E5C063FD6A4@jsc-ems-mbs09.jsc.nasa.gov> If you use one please tell us what lenses you use with it and when you use the tilt feature how good is the sharpness/depth of field? If the RMFx finder increases the image by 3.3 times, then how do you know how to compose the shot? Do you connect a waist level finder or what? Have you used it with the CFI 4.0 120 Makro-Planner and found that the variable extension of 22mm is a good combination and get's you very good results? Would like to know all your comments on the Flexbody. Thankyou for your time. -----Original Message----- From: Phil Lindsay [mailto:fotophil@pacbell.net] Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2000 11:07 PM To: hasselblad@kelvin.net Subject: Re: Flexbody Check Shutterbug - I have seen a number of used Flexibody for in the $1500 - 1800 price range. It's a great little camera Good luck Phil ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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: Sat, 16 Sep 2000 00:48:04 -0700 (PDT) From: Gerald Augustin To: lbotez@dukat.cs.wisc.edu Cc: hasselblad@kelvin.net Subject: Re: best tripod for hassy Message-ID: <20000916074804.23906.qmail@web6305.mail.yahoo.com> told me to get one if I ever buy a new tripod. I have a Gitzo 322 with an Arca Swiss B1 ballhead that I use with my 500cm and 503CW. This model is a sporty version in that it lets you extend the legs out an extra position than the standard version. It's relatively light and quite sturdy. I've never worried about the camera toppling over. I work with models, actors & musicians, and often times find myself in some unorthodox positions for picture taking. That's also the reason why I also own the extra large Benbo. Although it looks ridiculously large, it's not that heavy,and it allows me to shoot in deep snow, water and sand without too much worry. If you have the money definitely look into the Gitzo line. They are pricey, but very well worth it. I'm in line for a carbon fiber model soon. >We don't have very good camera stores here in >Madison, Wisconsin. So a lot of these tripods aren't >on display. I can't afford a carbon tripod... I don't >think I need one either. If you're ever in Milwaukee, just stop by Helix Photoart and they'll help you out. Fitz Augustin __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2000 22:42:36 -0400 From: Marcober To: hasselblad@kelvin.net Subject: What's so charming and intimate about an SWC? Message-ID: <39C42F9C.6A594DCB@gate.net> Some of you, in the past have intimated that there is something special about the SWC, beyond the technical specifications of what it can do. I, for one would like those who so believe to explain exactly what they mean. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2000 20:01:12 -0700 From: "RICH" To: "Hasselblad" Subject: Tripods for Hassi... Message-ID: <000001c02053$8a123f80$8578113f@rjiredff> Gee guys N' gals.... Thanks for the appetizing replies to my malapropos on Cheese film... I just always call it Velveeta. I love it when some camera-shop guys try to correct me. I act like I never heard a thing... I have had a great Gitzo Reporter for many years now. It is the model which has a feature where one leg screws off to become a monopod. It goes from almost 4 inches to almost 7+ feet high. I have put it through hell for 15 years now and it has outlasted almost all the tripods my friends have owned. I will admit that the leg screws can be a bear at times... but they never wear out. I can recommend them highly enough... especially this model. I know they are expensive but it will be the last tripod you ever need buy. Rich ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2000 23:26:38 -0400 From: Carl Socolow To: hasselblad@kelvin.net Subject: Re: What's so charming and intimate about an SWC? Message-ID: <39C439EE.78D305E3@mindspring.com> Marcober wrote: > > Some of you, in the past have intimated that there is something special > about the SWC, beyond the technical specifications of what it can do. I, > for one would like those who so believe to explain exactly what they > mean. > > I have the 40 CF/FLE as well as a 903SWC. I like using the 40 for architectural work as well as environmental portraiture where reflex viewing is handy. I like using the SWC as well for architecture where I'm in really close to a foreground subject and I want to emphasize spatial separation. But where it really shines is as a medium-format travel camera especially for street photography. It's lightweight and compact and with the attached finder is easy to work with, especially preset. I also use it when travelling with the viewing screen and reflex finder. I travelled around Ireland and photographed almost exclusively with my SWC. It creates a whole new compositional mindset especially when depicting vastness and open space. And the technical specs only add to the beauty it's capable of rendering. -- Carl Socolow http://members.tripod.com/SocPhoto/ New email address: csocolow@mindspring.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 23:50:25 -0400 From: "Stuart Phillips" To: Subject: Re: What's so charming and intimate about an SWC? Message-ID: <00ae01c01ec8$15692a40$3674799e@umb.edu> Talk about a tease... ----- Original Message ----- From: Marcober To: Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2000 10:42 PM Subject: What's so charming and intimate about an SWC? > Some of you, in the past have intimated that there is something special > about the SWC, beyond the technical specifications of what it can do. I, > for one would like those who so believe to explain exactly what they > mean. > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > 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. > > 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: Sat, 16 Sep 2000 21:18:12 -0700 From: Mark Rabiner To: hasselblad@kelvin.net Subject: Re: What's so charming and intimate about an SWC? Message-ID: <39C44605.292DE6FB@rabiner.cncoffice.com> Marcober wrote: > > Some of you, in the past have intimated that there is something special > about the SWC, beyond the technical specifications of what it can do. I, > for one would like those who so believe to explain exactly what they > mean. > It's simplicity. mark rabiner ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2000 21:18:41 -0700 From: Mattei To: hasselblad@kelvin.net Subject: Re: What's so charming and intimate about an SWC? Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.20000916211841.007ae100@popped.cts.com> -SNIP- beyond the technical specifications of what it can do. Grasshopper: The answer lies in your question. The true Quality of SWC can be found only in its experience. ------------------------------ End of hasselblad V1 #991 ************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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