Hasselblad 503CW Instruction Manual page 2

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Well - we have to admit that the headline is not altogether
true. However, for the first time, you have the opportunity to
motorize it yourself by simply purchasing
and attaching the
only true original Hasselblad Winder CW.
The Hasselblad 503CW (W for winder) continues the
Hasselblad tradition of well-known and appreciated features
that have carried the Hasselblad name beyond the ends of the
earth and into space: reliability and absolute fidelity.
Although looking as it always has, it offers a number of new
features, One is the GMS (Gliding Minor System) which with
its large mirror provides a full viewfinder image with all
Hasselblad
C and CF lenses, The image is further enhanced
by the new improved focusing screen "Acute-Matte D" for
more even illumination as well as easier and more accurate
focusing.
Originally featuring the 6 x 6 cm (2tl+ x 2rlt _in) format the
503CW also accepts format masks for 6 x 4.5 cm and 6 x 3 cm
(panoramic)
formats.
A special feature of the Hasselblad Winder CW is the SAI
(Self Adjusting Interface) function which senses the camera's
status, ensuring mechanical
reliability. Just detach the winding
crank and hook the winder on for the additional features of
fast sequence photography and various choices of remote
control.
With your Hasselblad 503CW you have opened the door to the
Hasselblad System, that, in addition to the items already men-
tioned, also features interchangeability
of 15 different lenses,
1,4x and 2x teleconverters, magazines for ditferent image for-
mats and films including Polaroid films, viewfinders
with or
without exposure metering properties, a number of focusing
screens and a variety of accessories to fit your special require-
ments,
The complete range of accessories affords almost limitless
flexibility and potential for superior photography
in any appli-
cation. The realization of this potential is only dependant upon
your skill, cafe and judgement as a photographer.
Leruses
Since the early 1950's Hasselblad lenses have been manu-
factured by Carl Zeiss in Germany. The Hasselblad 503CW
uses C and CF lenses made by Carl Zeiss.
With the exception of F and FE-type lenses, all Hasselblad
lenses manufactured since 1957 can be used with the 503W.
FE-type lenses can only be used with the Hasselblad focal
olane shutter cameras.
This instruction
manual describes
in detail how to operate your
503W. Please read it carefully. The knowledge gained from it
will give you full access to the Hasselblad
potential. Exploiting
the potential is left to your imagination!
Congratulations on a very wise choice!