Hasselblad 501CM camera walkthrough - 501CM body, A12 back, waist level finder and 80mm CFE lens.

Discussing features of the 501CM camera and how it differs from earlier 500C, 500CM and 501C models.

[@---us7qf]

I got my Hasselblad 503cx (along with a second 50mm lens) a few months ago now, after watching all of Jonathan's videos. Now, I am just enjoying life and learning photography. I've just watched to "tinkle" the algorithm.

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Thank you!

[@naturligfunktion4232]

I think the Hasselblad 500 series have a really classic design. They just look nice. You just want to pick it up and take some photos

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Yes, agree 100%

[@joellinker9899]

Useful information! Thank you very much for all your great work 📸

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Thank you - appreciated

[@jimconnolly8417]

So well done Jonathan. Thanks. I sold all my hassy stuff years ago, I'm a pro who is getting close to retirement and have rebuilt my darkroom so looking to get back into film for fun

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Thanks - appreciated

[@ivaa7777JAWA]

Great video

[@WorldwideCameraExchange]

Thanks - hope it was useful

[@rcmanoj]

Another useful video. Thank you. Question. Isn’t 503CW the last model from 500 series ?

[@user-py3li8lh5t]

Hasselblad 503CW production ended October 1996. The 501CM in 1997.

[@artharutunyan]

@@user-py3li8lh5t503CW production was not ended in 1996. My unit was produced in 2002 and the ​​⁠​last model was 503CWD which produced in 2006.

[@WorldwideCameraExchange]

Always difficult to determine exactly when production stopped. The 501CM was the last of the 500 series cameras. The 503CWD was the last of the 503 series cameras.

[@richardmortenson8525]

One more thing to check with the back: The last three digits on the back should match the number on the insert. They were mated at the factory to be light tight. (Or perhaps I should frame that as a question: Is it really important that the numbers match?)

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Usually doesn’t affect performance but it does affect the value so it’s a worthwhile check. Thanks for commenting.

[@giordiserafini_]

Thank you Jonathan! I have a question for you on backs. I have the option to get an extremely clean older a12 back with the v button, or the newer “12” button version but it’s got some scuffs and brassing. Would you get the older version since it’s cleaner? Both fully working btw

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Go for the older version in better condition. But make sure it’s in full working order and doesn’t need servicing (clean equipment is obviously little used but this might mean it’s been sat in a drawer for years so a service might be necessary)

[@giordiserafini_]

@@WorldwideCameraExchange thank you!

[@empiricusdremomys7210]

How do you identify a Acute matt screen D though? There are no identfying lables on these?

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Hasselblad screens; standard, acute matte and acute matte D. How to tell them apart. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4nFfWVrjdZohac

[@empiricusdremomys7210]

found that screen video. Thanks

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Just sent you a link! Hope it’s useful.

[@empiricusdremomys7210]

THank you @@WorldwideCameraExchange

[@michaelbyrne2619]

Hi Jonathan, I have a 500 cm and I have noticed the bottom curtain on the auxiliary shutter is not closing tightly. Is this something that can be looked at yourself or does it need to be sent for repair thanks

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It doesn’t sound serious. The camera probably just needs a service.

[@alexandremartibittar5520]

is the Winding Crank removable ?

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Yes. There’s a little button in the underside which unlocks.

[@alexandremartibittar5520]

​@@WorldwideCameraExchange Thanks for the answer but I think mine is broken. I don't see the button

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@alexandremartibittar5520 probably best to ask a repairer to check it out.

[@user-py3li8lh5t]

That camera looks familiar 🙂

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Great camera! It’s been on my to-do list for ages!

[@cameraprepper7938]

The 501 CM can have a problem with the mirror to return !

[@WorldwideCameraExchange]

Yes, the floating mirror mechanism is more complex on the later Hasselblad cameras. I’ve known some issues but not enough to highlight it as an area of weakness. Thanks for commenting.