So who buys Hasselblads anyways?

Iron Flatline · Nov 18, 2008

ksmattfish said:
... Before digital we had to carry at least 2 backs: one for BW and one for color...

More like 3 backs - don't forget the all important Polaroid back!

JerryPH · Nov 18, 2008

Iron Flatline said:
More like 3 backs - don't forget the all important Polaroid back!

Those were the histograms of the film days... lol

uplander · Nov 18, 2008

gryphonslair99 said:
Dude,

When ever I am on the sidelines shooting a college football game and I pull out this bad boy, the players all know that it is Cover shot time.

You would not believe the work they go to provide that once in a lifetime shot.

I didn't know the made a lefthanded model of the EF 400 L f/2.8.
Mine has all the control features on the other side. :lol:

usayit · Nov 18, 2008

400mm focal length isn't really that long on medium format

table1349 · Nov 18, 2008

=Iron Flatline;1442202]Actually, the problem with MF cameras is that they're not weather-sealed, and their AF is very slow. They're no good at sports, and should really be in a studio, or at least a controlled environment.

Oh sure, ruin my fun dream. :lmao: :lol:

:lmao:

You're right, but still you could have let me have my little dreams.

Leica just introduced the S2, with a sensor from Phase One. It will be weather-sealed, but with only a single AF point. It's also not intended for sports, more for landscape and nature photography.[/quote]

jstuedle · Nov 18, 2008

I bought a Hassy outfit from a wedding photog getting out of the biz. I love the glass, great resolution and contrast. One day I want a digital back for one of the bodies I have, but till then the D3 will do what I need it too. Most Hasselblads will be found in high end studio's and in the recent past, at high end weddings. They are outstanding film cameras from days gone by and the digital studio camera of choice in the high end fashion studio. And yes, worth every penny.

table1349 · Nov 18, 2008

=pm63;1442633]As people have mentioned, Hasselblads (the modern digital ones) are mainly used in high-end fashion and commercial shoots. Having said that, I did once see a guy here in London just casually walking around with one on the weekend, taking snaps and enojying himself.

Those crazy Britts. :lol:

Can I have them?

Noooooooo!!!.

The 6X7 and the three lenses that came with it were give to me by the family of a fashion photographer I worked for back in the 70's after he died. They have a real sentimental value. He was a wonderful photorapher, great teacher and a good friend. Since I no longer have a wet room and all of my dark room equipment has been sold I just don't have the same interest in film as I used to. Film just doesn't seem right with out processing and printing it myself. That was just always part of the creative process for me.

Now my old Nikon F, F2 and F2 Photomic I might consider, but never the 6X7.

table1349 · Nov 18, 2008

uplander said:
I didn't know the made a lefthanded model of the EF 400 L f/2.8.
Mine has all the control features on the other side.

Mine does too, unless it is the Photoshop version of the lens to go on a right facing Hassy.:lmao::lmao::lmao: The wording is backwards as well. :lol:

table1349 · Nov 18, 2008

usayit said:
400mm focal length isn't really that long on medium format

It is if you are photoshopping. :lol:

usayit · Nov 18, 2008

Hehehe...

djacobox372 · Nov 18, 2008

Most pro photographers you "see" are press photographers, who don't need to print at a high IQ.

Hasselblads are used primarily in a studio setting for high-profile work like magazine covers.

pm63 · Nov 19, 2008

gryphonslair99 said:
Noooooooo!!!. The 6X7 and the three lenses that came with it were give to me by the family of a fashion photographer I worked for back in the 70's after he died. They have a real sentimental value. He was a wonderful photorapher, great teacher and a good friend.

Haha, I was only kidding. The chances of asking a person on a forum to give away a medium format system for free and getting 'yes' as an answer are rather slim :lmao:

The Dane · Sep 24, 2009

gryphonslair99 said:
Dude,

When ever I am on the sidelines shooting a college football game and I pull out this bad boy, the players all know that it is Cover shot time.

You would not believe the work they go to provide that once in a lifetime shot.

Now that is some serious porn to me.

CSR Studio · Sep 24, 2009

jstuedle has it right. Hassys are beautiful cameras and work very well in the studio environment. I have too much hassy and zeiss glass to not use it!