How to Load the Hasselblad 500c Medium Format Camera with 120 Film

Learn how to load film into the Hasselblad 500c with Matt. Today we're going to be loading Kodak Portra 400 120 film for medium format cameras. This tutorial features a Hasselblad 500c with the old film back that requires a slightly different loading technique. You'll see how this works, and how to wind up the take up spool so that your film counter is correctly set, showing '1' in the film counter window.
Have you ever searched "Why isn't my film number showing up?" or "Why isn't my film counter working?" This video answers these questions and more. It will show you how to get the film counter to start at #1 when shooting 120 film with Hasselblad.
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[@JGSisMoi]

This is great! Just picked up a 500cm & your tutorial was the best because you took it slow & weren't flipping the film back one side then the other like many do. If you're new to the Hasselblad film system, this is perfect because you can easily follow along. Thanks again!

[@Filtergrade]

Wow thanks so much for the kind words J G. You made our day!! :)

[@Geistiger_Schwarzmarkt]

THANK YOU. This is the only video that explains why the old backs not show the numbers. The "trick" at 6:00min was the holy gral for me. Thank you pretty good video and helpfull :)

[@Filtergrade]

Ah thanks so much for the kind words

[@thomasgariepy6396]

Just came from another tutorial after I accidentally spun through all of my film because I'm using the same old back as you. Thanks for giving a tutorial relevant to me!

[@Filtergrade]

Really appreciate your comment Thomas, I'm so glad we could help. :)

[@RaistlinMaj]

thank you!, I got a 500c and this was super useful.

[@Filtergrade]

Ah thanks so much!

[@bangy92]

I wasted 2 rolls because of other tutorials 😅 thank you for the video !!

[@Filtergrade]

Ah that's the worst haha! Thanks so much for your comment, glad this tutorial was the one that worked for you. :D

[@BeatsByNastyNate]

thasnx dawg, like the pace and vibe

[@Filtergrade]

Thanks so much Nate!

[@cafeglobulot]

Very good tutorial ; thank you very much.

[@Filtergrade]

Thanks so much for the kind words

[@AnupamSingh_nz]

Thanks so much mate, super helpful

[@Filtergrade]

So happy to hear that Anupam, thank you :)

[@edwardgrabczewski]

I just got my Hasselblad 500 C/M and it has this old 500 C back, so I made exactly the mistake you mention of winding the film until it was all used up, waiting for a number "1" to appear. My first mistake! Let's hope I don't make many more. The good news is, I have a spare 120 film to practise loading up my developing tank! Thanks for this video. I'm not sure what I'd have done without it!

[@Filtergrade]

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment Edward! Sorry to hear about that mistake, but at the end of the day, mistakes are one of the quickest ways to learn. :) Keep us posted with how your other roll goes!

[@edwardgrabczewski]

@@Filtergrade Cheers Matt. The other roll went well. It's pretty scary when you're doing this for the first time, knowing that if the camera locks up then you're stuffed! I watched a few videos beforehand so I got the jist - only I didn't know about this early film back. I took a few photos in the garden: I have a question: I'm on shot 6. Is it okay to leave the camera and magazine ready to fire (white indicators) if I don't use it for a few days?

[@Filtergrade]

@@edwardgrabczewski Yes, that's ok, but if you bump the shutter button it will fire so keep it in a place away from people. I've done it before though and didn't run into any other issues from leaving the camera for a few days.

[@Gynra]

A rather important tip is to make sure the camera body is also showing white in the little window (shutter wound on). I missed this point and lost the first frame of film because I didn't check!

[@bearycaptainjack4512]

Thank you!!!

[@Filtergrade]

Cheers Beary!!

[@diegodelgado1100]

Thanks for the reminder. It’s been a long while since I’ve used mine haha

[@Filtergrade]

Haha nice! How was it shooting again Diego?

[@diegodelgado1100]

Still a great time! Now for all the chemicals to develop

[@Filtergrade]

@@diegodelgado1100 Awesome, glad you had a great time. Always love shooting with Medium Format here too.

[@mazambane]

Which older film back model is this? Does the A12 model need the same wind and manual stop method that you demonstrate?

[@virginianv39]

Hi! I have a doubt. I have loaded a Kodak portra 400 in the camera and I have turned as you have indicated. I have not seen number 1 and number 2 has appeared, does it mean that I have lost a photo? Thanks

[@mymagicmurals]

Would love to own one of those

[@Filtergrade]

It is a beautiful camera!

[@mymagicmurals]

@@Filtergrade I know it is. Better start saving.🤔😊

[@Filtergrade]

​@@mymagicmurals Haha yes, hope you are able to find a nice one at a decent price! Happy Holidays :)

[@mymagicmurals]

@@Filtergrade And happy holiday to you too.

[@sebsrey]

I forgot to tuck my film under that tab. Do you think it’ll be okay? 😢

[@thewhiteapparation]

Do you have to remove the entire film back or can you just remove the cartridge insert?

[@rhondamoore9842]

You can just remove the cartridge insert.