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Hasselblad 501c User manual

User manual for Hasselblad 501c. 32 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.

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Brand
Hasselblad
Model / document
Hasselblad 501c
Document type
User manual
Language
English
Pages
32
File size
2.7 MB
Category
Film cameras
Document date
Not specified in catalog

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Hasselblad 501c Instruction Manual

Contents
Page
Introduction
Camera Care, Service and Guarantee
4 Parts & Components
6 Getting started
6 Opening the Focusing Hood
6 Built-in Magnifier
7 Focusing screen and Viewfinder Image
7 _ Closing the Focusing Hood
7 The Magazine Slide
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LeftHand Grip
Focusing and Exposure
Removing the Lens
‘Attaching the Lens
Removing the Magazine
10 Attaching the Magazine
11. Magazine Status Indicator
11 Strap and Strap Lugs
11 Attaching the Strap
11 Removing the Strap
12. Operating Details
12 Exposure
12 Pre-release and Cable Release
13 Double Exposure
13 Lens and Shutter Functions
13 Shutter Speeds
13 Aperture
14 Warning Mark
14 Exposure Values
18 Focusing and Depth-of-Field
15 Depth-of-field Scale
16 Infrared Photography
16 —Depth-of-Field Preview
17 Flash Synchronization

Magazine Operation
Loading the Magazine
Magazine Load Status
Removing the Film
Film Tab Holder
Film Plane Index
Viewfinder System
Changing the Viewfinder
Changing the Magnifier
Changing the Focusing Screen
Meter Prism Viewfinder Adjustments
Accessories
‘Accessory Mount
Hasselblad 501C System Chart
28 Camera Body Dimensions
29. Technical Specification 501C
30. Troubleshooting

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Guarantee
Provided that you bought your camera from an
authorised Hasselblad outlet, itis covered by an
ternational guarantee for one year. Further
details can be found on page 3.

Serviceand Maintenance
Although Hasselblad products are exceptionally
reliable and durable, continuous and extensive
professional use will require maintenance and
‘overhaul at regular intervals at an “Hasselblad
Authorized Service Center’. Read more about
‘service and maintenance on page 3.

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