Hasselblad 500 C Service Manual
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1. HASSELBLAD The principle of the single lens reflex camera Ground slass screen Film C Mirror D A D Lens These instructions will be of great help to the new owner Read ihem carefully with the cam era in front of you An instruction manual is somewhat like a textbook and it must be tech nically correct The possibilities of the Hassel blad camera have been explained here in an in teresting factual way The Hasselblad is a strongly constructed camera and like any other precision instrument it has to be properly un derstood and mastered if the best picture results are desired And this camera will produce them when you learn how to use it So read these in structions carejully and get your reward in better pictures A Quick Lesson Before You Read Further EEE TEA ides Ae aa Chg ee eres tele ts Te oe Seat a Before making an exposure remove Tho focusing hood is interchangeable ar eee Fog ta oni nda must be showa in the film counter win Po the opha Ga and that the two transport signals iin must show White Focus with the focneing sing To remove the knob pash the catch away from the camera and turn the knob counter clockwise Read the aperture speed and distance Settings against the central Index Interchangeable winding kaob By pressing this catch towards the cam Synchronize contact for M and X ra the diaphragm ring is feed from th2. and the distance from the camera s film plane to the subject or object focused upon is read off opposite the central index 5 Depth of field indicator The movable depth of field indicator 6 Fig 10 sim plifies distance setting The depth of field at any parti cular aperture set is indicated by the depth of field indicator directly against the distance scale 7 And while the distance scale supplies information on the depth of field the distance between camera and mo tif can be read off opposite the central index 5 The depth of ficld indicator consists of two parallel movable red pointers The distance between the point ers changes when the aperture setting is changed Large apertures reduce the depth of field as indicated by the narrower distance between the pointers while small apertures increase the depth of field wider distance between the pointers See Fig 11 in which the light circle shows the position of the pointers at the largest aperture f 2 8 and the heavy circle the position of the pointers at the smallest aperture f 22 r Fig 10 1l Some tips on distance setting A practical working method for locating the zone of a predetermined depth of field is to focus first on the near limit of the motif and to read the distance on the distance scale Then take a similar reading of the far limit After this turn the focusing ring until the point ers reach toward the two r
3. size of the aperture without altering the shutter speed already set When the finger hold of the coupling 10 which also functions as the exposure value catch is pressed backwards the diaphragm ring is disengaged and it can then be turned until the desired aperture is opposite the central index 5 Stopping down to the preset aperture takes place automatically just before an exposure is made So focusing is normally done with the diaphragm wide open However the working effect depth of field etc of the aperture chosen can be studied by depressing the catch 12 this moves the diaphragm down to the preset aperture The dia phragm is returned to the widest aperture cither by the knob 16 when retensioning the mechanism after an exposure or by turning the diaphragm ring 29 to the widest aperture 34 29 33S 10 o SE BW TT CLT Re a 8 Fig 7 Fig 6 7 Shutter speeds Engraved on the speed ring 33 are three different scales with black white green and red figures respectively The turning movement of this ring is restricted so that only the black white figures and the green letter B can be set opposite the central index 5 The scale of black white figures indicates the ex posure speeds from 1 sec to 1 500 sec In other words the series 1 to 500 indicates the shutter times 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250 and 1 500 sec These speeds are set by
4. squares in Fig 9 but if a smaller aperture say f 11 has to be chosen for the sake of depth of field then read the number opposite 11 which in this case is 8 see numbers marked by green circles in Fig 9 Remember the number 8 as it indi cates the number of seconds required for the exposure Then set B opposite the central index and taru the diaphragm ring until the figure 11 for aperture f 11 is opposite the central index When the shutter is set at B and the release button is pressed the shutter remains open as long as the exposure impulse con tinues In other words for the example given above the release button should be kept pressed for 8 seconds Use a watch to calculate this time or count slowly to eight When color film is used with the longer exposure imes that is longer than 1 sec a correction factor in the extension of the exposure time reciprocity must be taken into consideration as well as for the color balance these correction factors are stated by film manufacturers for all their films Focusing and depth of field Turn the focusing ring 4 Fig 10 until the subject appears as sharp as possible in the image on the ground glass screen To check the zone of the depth of field stop down the tens to the preset aperture by pressing the catch 12 Fig 8 The smaller the aper ture the greater the zone of the depth of field Fig 11 On the focusing ring is a distance scale 7 Fig 10
5. turning the grip ring 34 until the number wanted is opposite the central in dex 5 The scale of green figures indicates the exposure times in seconds and the B position is equivalent to 2 sec The green scale is used as an aid in estimating manu ally controlled exposure times when the lighting is se weak that the longest automatic shutter speed 1 sec is insufficient for an exposure see Page 10 Example 2 and Fig 9 The red scale of figures is used when setting the ex posure value On black barreled lenses Exposure value The speed scale 33 and the aperture scale 29 have the same divisions so every number on the aperture scale is equivalent to a number on the speed scale As mentioned previously these two scales are coupled together but they can be disengaged by pressing the finger hold of the coupling 10 Fig 8 backwards The aperture and speed combination which is set op posite the central index is the one which decides the exposure Every one of such combinations is equiva Jent to an exposure value on the red scale 8 The exposure value is ascertained from an exposure meter for example the Hasselblad exposure meter and the value read off is set opposite the red index 9 When the exposure value is set on the camera a correct exposure is obtained irrespective of which aperture and instantancous spced combination is sct opposite the central index 5 with grip ring 34 Re member howev
6. 13 is useful when making long ex posures Time catch The time catch 15 has two positions O and T see Fig 16 In the O position the catch is disengaged in the T position the catch functions as a lock on the release button which remains depressed until the catch is moved again to the O position When making long exposures with the B setting opposite the central index 5 the T position can therefore be used ad vantage When the selj timer V is used the time catch must be moved to the T position first in order 10 keep the release button depressed until the delayed exposure is completed Note that the film cannot be advanced by the winding knob 16 until the time catch is re turned to the O position The function of the time catch cannot be employed when using a cable release Speed up exposures By making use of the speed up release 17 Fig 17 the auxiliary shutter is opened in advance and the time between pressing the release button and the actual exposure is reduced to a minimum It is unnecessary to keep the speed up release pushed in until the actual exposure is made with the release button 14 KNOB FOR FILM WINDING AND SHUTTER TENSIONING The knob 16 has two functions to advance the film to a new frame and to prepare the camera for an ex posure by lowering the mirror for focusing and ten sioning the between lens shutter These functions are carried out when the knob is given one complete clockwise turn
7. Winding the knob also triggers the signals in the exposure and film transport windows 19 and 20 Fig 18 The windows can show the fol lowing signal combinations 1 Both signals White Camera ready for exposure 2 Both signals Red The exposed frame has not been transported and the shutter is not tensioned Wind the knob 3 The film transport signal 20 is Red and the expo sure signal 19 is White This indicates that the maga je has been attached to the tensioned camera with the last exposed frame still untransported A double exposure will result if the shutter is now released This can be done deliberately of course if a double exposure is wanted To avoid a double exposure however detach the magazine again and press the re lease button to clase the shniter 4 The film transport signal 20 is White and the ex posure signal 19 is Red This indicates that the magazine has been attached to the camera with a new frame in position but the shutter has not been ten sioned Detach the magazine again and wind the knob 16 to tension the shutter Rule When attaching the magazine to the camera body check that the signals in both windows show the same color Fig 18 17 Note If the knob cannot be turned the cause can be due to the following The last film frame has been exposed When this takes place the film counter in the window 21 shows a blank instead of a number a
8. e in position is inserted in the hole 38 To extract the hook pull it straight out Accessory socket This socket 39 is used as an attachment for several accessories such as the sports viewfinder spirit level and adjustable flash shoe GUARANTEE Your Hasselblad camera is made in G teborg Swe den It is a quality product and therefore covered by a manufacturer s guarantee against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of one year Send us the enclosed registration card as soon as you receive your camera Print your name and address Upon receipt of your registration card we will send you our guar antee card and add your name to our directory of Hasselblad camera owners This means that you will be supplied regularly with all the new folders and booklets ctc which we print every year The above guarantee does not cover damage to the camera caused by careless handling Transport charges to and from the nearest Hasselblad authorized service workshop are to be defrayed by the camera owner VICTOR HASSELBLAD AKTIEBOLAG G teborg Sweden
9. e speed ing aad the exposure value can be reset Lever for M and X synchronization and seletimer V When the stopping down catch is pres sad the diaphragma moves to the proset i a Catch for dastvsyochronization and spectre feline lee ashing ine speed up release Accessory socket foc sporis vowing Suche adia tine dnrtoe Spici Tevel and adjustable flash shoe Only the berween lens shuver is used S to make the exposure Synctco contact for auxiliary shutter Time catch for exposures longer than lens to remove 1 sec and for use with the slftimer Press the ens movnt button to the Jens only when the camera is ten sioned ie the shutter cocked Press the release button to make an ex posure Inner and outer bayonet fittings foe supplementary lenses filters and Jens shade Fig 2 ep we 18 Catch for focusing hood and fine focusing magni fier Fine focusing magnifier Focusing hood Focusing ring Central index black line for setting time aper ture and distance Movable depth of field indicator red pointers Distance scalo Exposure value scale red figures Exposure value index red triangle Catch for disengaging aperture ring from speed ring also functions as exposure value catch Inner and outer bayonet fittings Stopping down control catch Threaded socket for cable release Release button Catch for time exposures Kn
10. eadings one on each side of the central index on the distance scale in this way a good setting has been made By making use of the depth of field indicator pointers focusing can be carried out with greater accuracy When photographing a scene with movement in the foreground it is an advantage at times to have the lens set at a predetermined distance and then as the movement takes place in the scene to mave the cam era backwards or forwards in order to get a sharp image In sports photography for example whon the action takes place within a certain depth of field zone the pointers of the depth of field indicator can be preset at the desired depth Direct measuring and setting of the photographic dis tance according to tables is often a practical thing to do when a certain picture scale is desired tor ex ample when taking close ups The Hasselblad quick focusing handles attached on the focusing ring make focusing even easier They are provided with movable index markers which can be positioned for different focusing points ar depth of field settings 12 Fig 11 Self timer and flash synchroni The lever for V X and M 31 Fig 12 is protected against accidental shifting by a spring catch 32 To move the lever first press the catch forwards move the lever then release the catch Self timer The self timer can be used for shutter speeds from 1 500 to 1 sec To tension the self timer first tension t
11. ed indicator 43 This indicator is completely white when no film is exposed Every successive exposure shifts the indi cator bar from white to red After the twelfth expo sure the indicator is completely red The film plane marking 22 is shown on the side panel E At 24 is a film type and speed indicator To indicate the speed of the film in the magazine flip open cover 24 which opens downwards and turn the serrated ring C with the finger tip to the appropriate ASA or DIN setting A piece of paper or the top torn from the empty film container can be inserted under the indicator cover to show the type of film loaded in the magazine ACCESSORY BRACKETS AND FIXTURES Bayonet fittings on lens The front of the Planar 80 lens is fitted with an inner bayonet fitting for filters and supplementary lenses and an outer bayonet fitting for the lens shade and ringlight see Fig 22 and 23 Tripod bracket The plate under the camera has two tripod bushings respectively 34 W and 3 W and it also func tions as a quick attachment shoe sce Fig 24 Fig 24 21 Strap buttons The carrying strap is attached to the camera at the strap buttons 18 see Fig 25 on both sides of the camera Safety catches prevent the strap from coming off accidentally To remove the strap lift the spring catches and push the buckles upwards at an angle Hole for cable hook The cable hook to keep the synchronizing cabl
12. er that this does not apply to B which is manually controlled and is not an instanta neous or automatically set speed Example Example 1 see Fig 9 The exposure meter indicates an exposure value of 12 Set this number opposite the red index 9 This setting gives seven alternative aperture and speed combinations Consequently the entire aperture scale can be used with a choice of shutter speeds from 1 500 to 1 8 sec In other words the two scales 29 and 33 give the same combinations as the line marked in red in Fig 9 Longer exposure times From exposure value 8 and downward the possi bility of using instantancous speeds becomes restricted The green figures on the lens indicate the exposure times in full seconds for the respective aperture num bers which apply when the shutter is set at B Aperture 5 6 Fi S 8 ES 10 ARESE EM iso has Aloo 10 1s 4 12 3 Yg00 as0 thas Yso 1 0 ths 14 1500 1 230 t125 60 so 15 1 500 1250 1 125 1 60 16 Tiy 7 16 4 _1___1__ 10 3 p Example Example 2 see Fig 9 The exposure meter indicates an exposure value of 4 and this number is set oppo site the red index 9 If aperture f 4 is chosen then the exposuze time is 1 sec and exposure is made auto matically by the camera in the usual way see num bers marked by
13. he between lens shutter by winding the knob then push catch 32 forwards and move lever 31 to V release catch 32 move the time lever 15 ta T To expose press the release button exposure takes place after an interval of about 8 10 sec Then move the time lever 15 to 0 this action permits the knob to be wound again If flash is used with the self timer the effect is X synchronization Flash synchronization The shutter is fully synchronized for X and M set tings The synchronizer contact 30 is of the coaxial type The cable from flash to synchronizer contact is Kept neatly out of the way by a special cable hook in serted at the cable hook hole 38 X synchronization In X synchronization the flash takes place when the shutter is fully opened The X setting is used for elec tronic flash at all shutter speeds and for Class X and F flash bulbs at the slower shutter speeds Mcsynchronization In M synchronization the shutter closes the flash firing circuit slightly before it is fully open to catch the flash at maximum intensity The M setting is used for Class M flash bulbs at all shutter speeds Changing lenses To remove the lens First tension the between lens shutter by winding the knob Then hold the Jens barrel firmly with the right hand and the camera with the left hand Press button 35 with the left index finger and turn the lens barrel counter clockwise until it stops about o
14. lly when an exposure is made Back plate of camera body A ridge around the opening in the back plate fits into a groove around the front plate of the magazine sce Fig 15 This ridge blocks stray light from enter ing the camera The winding movement from the knob for advancing the film is transmitted by the gearwheel B The catch against accidental double exposure and for the signal in the film transport window 20 is worked by the pin D Keep B and D clean so that dirt or dust do not affect their important func ions Auxiliary shutter The addition of an auxiliary shutter in a single lens reflex camera allows interchangeable lenses with built in between lens shutters to be used The auxi Jiary shutter consists of two vertically moving flaps It is closed when the mirror is in the down posi tion for focusing on the ground glass screen or when the lens is being changed Fig 15 15 Making an exposure When the release button 14 Fig 16 is pressed an exposure is made The rule to follow in making all exposures when the time exposure catch 15 is in the O position is to keep the release button depressed until the berween lens shutter completes the exposure This is especially important when using shutter speeds from 1 sec to 1 15 sec If the bution is released too soon exposure is prematurely terminated by the clos ing of the auxiliary shutter A cable release screwed into the socket
15. nd the Jens D These interchangeable components accessory brackets and fittings of the camera are treated separately in different sections of this manual FOCUSING Hoop The focusing hood 3 Fig 6 is a ground glass screen finder which excludes extrancous light from the ground glass screen To open the hood move the caich 1 to the tight and the four walls of the hood spring into position automatically To check image sharpness use the fine focusing magnifier this springs into the viewing position when catch 1 is moved again to the right To close the hood first fold down the magnifier until it clicks into the closed position then fold down the side walis aver the ground glass screen then the back wall and finally the cover When changing finders first remove the film magazine then slide out the finder backwards from the grooves THE LENS As with all the other Hasselblad lenses the Planar 2 8 80 mm lens has a built in Synchro Compur be tween lens shutter with automatic diaphragm exposure value scale EVS automatic depth of field indicator fully synchronized M and X flash settings and V self timer setting The lens is attached to the camera body by a bayonet fitting Diaphragm The desired aperture is mado with the diaphragm ring 29 Fig 7 This ring is coupled with the speed ring 33 and they are maneuvered by the grip ring 34 The diaphragm ring can be disengaged to change the
16. nd the exposure stop catch has been released automatically The time catch 15 is at T and the button release has remained in the locked position see Page 16 The auxiliary shutter has been opened by the speed up release 17 but the expocure has not yet been car ried out sce Page 16 To change the winding knob The camera is supplied with an interchangeable knob which can be replaced by a knob with built in expo sure meter or a rapid winding crank When the knob is attached to the camera body the solid red dot on the knob is directly opposite the knob positioning in dex a red triangle 27 on the camera body see Fig 19 top To detach the knob push the catch 26 opposite the red dot away from the camera and turn the knob slightly counter clockwise To attach the knob press the knob against the camera with the red circle on the knob exactly opposite the red triangle se Fig 19 bottom and turn the knob slightly clockwise until it clicks into position Attaching and detaching is best done when the shutter is tensioned Learn to do this without fumbling as the knob with the built in exposure meter is often detached for mea suring the light value of details FILM MAGAZINE Changing magazines Before the magazine is removed from the camera body the magazine slide 41 must be inserted Then push the magazine catch 28 to the right tilt the mag azine backwards and lift it from the magazine hooks 40 he groove a
17. ne inch the Tens is now detached from the camera body Note the release 17 must not be in the speed up position Shutter tensioning After an exposure the shutter is tensioned with the knob 16 which also winds the film forward at the same time If the lens has been separated from the camera body and the between lens shutter released Gie closed the shutter must be retensioned before the lens can be reattached to the camera body The simplest way to check if the shutter is open is to look through the lens When the shutter is in the tensioned position the slot of the tension shaft A Fig 13 is in line with the red spot B If itis necessary to tension this shaft usc a smali coin which fits the slot and make a com plete turn clockwise Attaching the lens To attach the lens insert the lens in the camera body with the red line on the rim of the lens exactly oppo site the large red dot in the camera body sce O Fig 14 and turn the tens barrel clockwise about one inch until it clicks into position THE CAMERA BODY Ground glass screen The ground glass screen A Fig 15 which produces an image without parallax is marked with a cross to simplify lining up of the horizontals and verticals in the picture A mask can be laid on the screen when picture formats other than 24X23 are used Mirror The mirror reflects the lens image to the ground glass screen during focusing It moves up automatica
18. ob for film transport and shutter tensioning Speed up release Carrying strap button one on each side Exposure signal window Film transport signal window Film counter 22 23 24 25 26 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Film plane marking Rapid winding crank Film indicator window Magazine type number Knob removal catch Knob positioning index red triangle Magazine catch Diaphragm ring with aperture scale Synchronizer contact for flash Flash synchronization and self timer lever Catch for lever 31 Synchronizer contact for flash Grip ring for setting time aperture and exposure value Button for lens mount catch Tripod plate Synchronizer contact for auxiliary shutter Cable hook hole Accessory socket Magazine hooks Magazine slide Spool holder key Film loading indicator white to red White line on black barreled lenses Fig 4 5 LEFT HAND GRIP Fig 5 shows the best way of holding the Hasselblad 500C when photographing Hold the camera in the left hand with the left index finger on the release button The right band is thus frec to carry out the other movements such as film winding focusing etc CAMERA MAIN COMPONENTS Fig 5 also shows the camera s main components At tached to the camera body E are the film magazine A knob for winding the film and tensioning the shutter B focusing hood with it fine focusing mag nifier C a
19. round the front plate of the magazino fits onto the ridge around the back plate of the cam era body to make a light tight seal Magazine slide 41 protects the film against light when the magazine is removed When changing the magazine check that the two signal windows 19 and 20 show White Attach the magazine to the camera in the following manner Fit the magazine onto the two lower hooks 40 and swing the upper part of the magazine against the protruding latches A while pushing the magazine catch 28 to the right Release the magazine catch and to make sure the magazine is locked into posi tion push the magazine catch to the left Withdraw the magazine slide and the camera is ready for use Note these safety precautions The magazine cannot be removed unless the magazine slide is inserted an exposure cannot be made until the magazine slide is withdrawn after the magazine has been attached Loading magazine A 12 The magazine can be loaded either when attached to or detached from the camera body When loading an unattached magazine the magazine slide 41 must be inserted with its rolled over handle edge facing toward the camera front 20 Fig 21 Fig 20 19 Loading see Fig 21 1 Fold out key 42 turn it counter clockwise and pull out spool holder L from the magazine 2 Tum key 42 clockwise this releases film clamp P 3 Flip up the spool clips N and R Insert the take
20. up spool under clip N the one with the knurled knob Insert the full roll under clip R with the film positioned as shown in the third photo of Fig 21 4 Pull out about four or five inches of the protective backing paper and guide its edge under the film clamp 5 Insert the end of the backing paper in the take up spool Turn the knurled knob until the double pointed arrow O printed on the backing paper is opposite the arrow sign P on clip R 6 Turn key 42 counterclockwise to keep the back ing paper in position by the film clamp F 7 Holding the spool holder by key 42 insert the holder fully into the magazine and lock it by turning key 42 clockwise This action also opens film clamp E Fold down key 42 8 Fold out the rapid winding crank 23 and turn it clockwise until it stops about 10 turns The figure 1 is now visible in the film counter window 21 Give the crank a reverse turn and fold it into the closed position again see first photo Fig 21 The prepared magazine is now ready for use Final ing After the twelfth frame has been exposed and wound onto the take up spool the exposure stop catch func tions automatically Fold out crank 23 and wind the remainder of the film onto the take up spool General The rapid winding crank 23 is only locked at frame 1 The film counter automatically returns to 0 when the spool holder is extracted At the center of key 42 is a White R
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