HasselBlad 500 CM in 3 minutes

[@RobMoses]

Thank you so much for making this video! I just bought this camera a couple days ago. I watched a few other videos on it and started playing around with the camera. I ran into a problem where I couldn’t advance the film lever after taking a picture. I had to keep taking the back off and then I could wind again. After watching your video, I realized those two little windows need to have the colour coordinated when you put the back on. This solved my problem! I’m so happy. Thank you so much.

[@threeminutepro]

You’re very welcome! Really glad my video helped out 😀

[@tomv3999]

It is a little quirky, but honestly: once you get used to it, you will fall in love with this camera. I mean for godsakes, these cameras went on the Apollo missions to the moon!!

[@scottsfilmgrain]

Good short video! Summed it all up pretty quickly. My favorite film back for it wasn’t mentioned, it’s the A16 which does 645 format with 16 exposures.

[@threeminutepro]

Thank you, glad you found it useful 😀

[@pparkhu2768]

I know this video is a year old now...but do you happen to remember the name of that focusing screen? I have been looking for one with grid lines similar to that one, but haven't found one. But I am not be searching for the 'correct term' either.

[@threeminutepro]

Bright-screen.com They inly make three types. Check which one is best for you

[@jaredweinstockphoto]

Acute matte screen

[@tomv3999]

Finest camera ever made.

[@threeminutepro]

It’s a beauty, but not for me. Fell in love with the Rolleiflex in my other video

[@tomv3999]

@@threeminutepro Nothing wrong with a Rolleiflex. I also like the Mamiya C330.

[@michaelwhiles5282]

My fav Hassel the 500 CM with the full metal 80 f2.8 not later plastic body / metal version. Can be fully serviced (but expensive) if you find a bargain get it serviced first as they can often jam if not used/ misused. But what a beautiful camera....😀

[@threeminutepro]

Beautiful camera, but not a good fit for me. I prefer my Mamiya 645.

[@chris-non-voter]

You forgot to point out, the shutter speeds 1,2 and 4, one sec. half a sec. and a quarter of a sec. with the red line require you to hold the shutter button in untill the exposure has been made because the rear blinds and mirror will return before the exposure has been made, the rear blind operates at about 1/60 of a second. A locking cable release is recommended.

[@threeminutepro]

Good point! Thank you for reminding me 😀

[@anta40]

The Hasselblad V is definitely my ideal medium format system: - 6x6? Check - Great lenses? Check. - Multiple film back support? Check. - Reasonably compact? Check - Digital back? Yes sir. Some people may prefer different aspect ratio like 6x7, 6x8, 6x9.... or something funkier like 6x12 or 6x17. Nothing's wrong with that. I tend to compose in 6x6, though. As much as I like rangefinder for it's compactness, macro work is one its Achilles heel. Not an issue for SLR like the Blad.

[@threeminutepro]

Great camera, but it didn’t suit me. Beautifully made.

[@Kashilembo]

where is the ebay link ? ive been looking for a 500CM thats in great condition ,

[@threeminutepro]

I’ll have it posted in the description by the end of the week 😀

[@chrisseary3504]

The link is now in the description :-)

[@zachary4225]

Did you purchase it? If you did do you like it so far?

[@jasongold6751]

idiotic! learning to be familiar with a high end camera in seconds! NUTS!

[@threeminutepro]

Nice to meet you 😹😹😹