Hasselblad 501 CM / 503 CW — text section User manual

Hasselblad 501cm

- acornerstone of the system

Thank you for choosing Hasselblad equipment and welcome tothe family
You have just entered a partnership with the best and most comprehens-
jive medium-format photographic system in the world.You undoubtedly
considered many aspects before making your final choice of camera and
we would lite to congratulate you on making a very wise decision!
‘Hasselblad cameras provide asound investment for your future in pho-
‘ography. Rest assured that you can rely on the standards and service
that has made the name of Hasselblad a benchmark inthe medium for-
‘mat. Hasselbladis the choice ofthe world’ leading photographers, the
very name being synonymous with reliability, design and image quality.
This winning combination has carried the Hasselblad name beyond the
ends of the earth and into space.

The 501CMis a robust professional member of the Hasselblad team.
‘Simple to use, battery independent, and fully compatible with the
‘Hasselblad system. It features the sophisticated GMS (Gliding Mirror
‘System) which provides a full viewfinder image with virtually all
Hasselblad CB, CF/CFY/CFE lenses. Although basically a 6x6 cm camera, it
«also accepts masks for the 6x4.5 cm or panoramic 6x3 cm formats with-
‘out having to change film magazines. The bight images further en-
hhanced by the new improved focusing screen from the briliant ‘Acute-
‘Matte D” range. Altogether, a winning combination for professional or
dedicated amateur use.

The 501CM also provides the key to the extensive Hasselblad System. The
complete range of accessories ~ the most comprehensive medium for-

‘mat asortmentin the word — is oso at your disposal. The SO1CM pro
vides acess to almost the whole range of Hasselblad lenses both old and
‘new. Lenses ar specially manufactured for Hasselblad by Carl Zeiss of

Germany ~ the indisputable leader in camera optics. The accessory range
allows you to extend your photographic potential even further providing
an almast limitless eibilty for superb images whatever your eld. The
Hasselblad Sytem features interchangeabilty of 17 diferent lenses, 14x
‘and 2 teleconvertrs, magazines for diferentimage formats ands

‘including Polaroid® type fms, vewfinders with or without exposure me-
tering capabilities a numberof focusing screens and a variety of aces-

Sores to suit your special requirements.

This instruction manual describes in detail how to operate your SOICM,
0 please readit carefully. fyou have a query do not hesitate to con-
tact your dealer - we want you to be 100% satisfied! Your dealer can
‘also provide you with the latest in news and technical developments
from Hasselblad, A quarterly magazine - FORUM - is published with
the emphasis on photographic imagery featuring photographers from
allover the world to provide you with inspiration! Our interne site ~
wwrw.hasselblad.com ~ is a source of general and technical informa-
tion and you can e-mail us info@hasselblad se for further inquiries.

Your new SO1CM provides acess tothe Hasselblad potential. The realiza-
tion of this potentalisonly dependant upon your skill care and judge-
imentas photographer

Congratulations on afine choice!

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