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Contents list Camera body 555ELD General Tools Disassembly Reassembly Adjustment, final assembly and calibration of the flash meter Sub-assembly: Front bayonet plate and auxiliary shutter Exploded view: Shell Exploded view: Motor housing Exploded view: Right hand wall & main components Exploded view: Left hand wall &...
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Contents list Camera body 555ELD Exploded view: Motor drive gear box 553ELX/500ELX Exploded view: IR Release unit Revision 0 May 1999...
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Release and S-arm redesigned - 553ELX and 500ELX 05/99 Preliminary spare part catalogue - 555ELD 07/99 New Service Manual - 555ELD 09/99 Mounting plate in motor housing modified - 555ELD 14/99 Battery compartment for AA batteries - 500ELX 01/00 New CD-ROM - Version 1.2 09/00 New CD-ROM - Version 1.3...
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General description Camera body 555ELD Medium format single lens reflex camera with a built-in motor, Camera type: TTL/OTF flash metering and two release systems, one adapted for conventional photography, the other one for digital photography including integrated connections for digital camera backs.
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○ ○ IR Release unit: Unit for infrared remote release of the Hasselblad 555ELD. Attaches to the front release ports of the camera and powered by the camera batteries. Can be set for normal or digital photography. Supplied with the Hasselblad IR Remote control 44113, which in normal conditions provides an operating range of approx.
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Tools Camera body 555ELD Tool No. Description Used for V-2211 Pin driver Fitting the locating pin in the front plate and the front gear bracket V-2229 Focal length gauge Adjustment of the focal length, mirror 45ºangle and focusing screen V-2236...
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Camera body 555ELD Disassembly Motor Housing Remove the lens, film magazine, viewfinder and focusing screen. 30737, (30742) Unlock the battery cover, operate the release button and disconnect the battery cover at the exact moment when the auxiliary shutter is closed and mirror is in the upper position.
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Camera body 555ELD Disassembly Remove the tripod foot (30763) by removing the six screws (829790) and the rubber support (30778) held by double-sided tape. When the tripod foot and the rubber support have been removed, four holes are exposed allowing access to the four screws (823745)
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Camera body 555ELD Disassembly To remove the parts from the outer and inner 13605 30435 22351 mounting plates proceed as follows (see the exploded views 13 and 14): Remove the small nut (828001), eccentric (22352) 814601 and bearing pin (14100). Remove the screw (821033)
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Camera body 555ELD Disassembly Remove the two long screws (823781) located towards the front of the camera shell. Remove the 823335 two short screws (823755) located towards the rear of the camera shell. Remove the cap (22470) from the chassis connector and peel back the leather (22455) covering the two screws (823335).
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Camera body 555ELD Disassembly Rear plate 815511 105412 821017 820013 Remove the screw (821033) from the centre of the large gear (13557) and lift the gear clear. With the gear removed an additional screw is exposed which must also be removed (820025). Remove the screws...
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Camera body 555ELD Disassembly Mirror Disconnect the mirror hinge (30754) from the two pins "A" and release the pin "B" on the mirror frame, from the mirror lever (22460). The complete mirror (30716) can now be separated from the remainder of the assembly.
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Camera body 555ELD Disassembly Right and left hand wall 22513 Remove (or cut) the foam plastic pad (22513) to get access to the screws (820014). remove the right hand wall. Fig. 15. 820014 Mechanism plate To dismantle the right and left hand wall proceed...
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(820011) and cable holder (12453). 13525 DIS19.EPS 990316 Remove the two clips "D" (817115), then remove the S-wire (21223) and the A-wire (21224). Fig. 17 Fig. 17. The dismantling procedure for the Hasselblad 555ELD is now completed. Revision 0 May 1999...
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Camera body 555ELD Reassembly Lubricate the camera as detailed in the appropriate lubrication chart. Use the lubricants listed below: = Isoflex Topas L32 = Mollykote - X = Isoflex PDP-48 = Gleitmo 805-K = Loctite, e.g. Loctite 243 = Safety lacquer...
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Camera body 555ELD Reassembly Outer wall right Lubricate according to Fig. 20. Fit the washer (810703) followed by the B-arm (21221), then fit the washer (810702) followed by the S-arm (22923). Fit the washer (810702) followed by the locking arm (21219) and the two washers (810702/705) and secure them into place with the clip (817123).
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Camera body 555ELD Reassembly Release catch/arm adjustment Check and if necessary bend the release catch (13570) 22922 at the arrow so that it is engaged by approximately 1mm. Fig. 22. 13570 Fig. 22 REA02.EPS 990316 Refit the gearwheel (13557) temporarily. Rotate the...
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Camera body 555ELD Reassembly Left hand wall Check the tension of the spring (816864). This should be between 40 and 60 grams. Adjust by bending the spring (816864) as indicated in Fig. 25. REA05.EPS 816864 990505 Fig. 25 Fit the left and right hand walls together and secure with the screws (820014).
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Camera body 555ELD Reassembly Front bayonet plate "A" Before fitting the bayonet plate (30706-1) make sure the camera is released. This is done by turning gear (22476). Note that the pin "A" should be visible from 22476 "B" the outside.
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Camera body 555ELD Reassembly The key position of the front gear is checked with the Position for screw driver camera cocked. This is carried out as follows: 21219 "D" Fit the blade of a screwdriver in the slot on the front gear wheel (30413).
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Camera body 555ELD Reassembly Mirror 30754 Lubricate according to Fig. 31. Make sure the camera is released. Locate the mirror (30716) into position. Connect the mirror hinge (30754) to the two pins "A". "B" Relocate the pin "B" on the mirror frame to the mirror lever (22460).
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Camera body 555ELD Reassembly Seal between the rear plate and the left side wall using black silicone or similar as shown in Fig. 34 to ensure a tight light seal. Seal here REA09.EPS 990316 Fig. 34 Preliminary adjustment of the focal length 71.40 ±...
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Camera body 555ELD Reassembly Place the ruler with indicator clock onto the gauge and move the indicator around the periphery on the front plate and check that the length is within the tolerance. If the camera body is too short, on the left-hand side, then the front must be moved forward on this side.
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4:10 Camera body 555ELD Reassembly Dog (13525), gear (13567) and gear "E" (13556) "D" Cock the camera as follows: 21219 Fit the blade of a screwdriver in the curved slot on the front gear (30413). Turn the gear in a clockwise direction until the check "C"...
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4:11 Camera body 555ELD Reassembly When the gear (13556) is turned in a clockwise direction the dog (13525) should release the setting hook from the check "G". Fig. 39. 1 - 2mm "D" Adjustment: Disengagement should occur when the check "D" has passed the locking arm (21219) and moved a further 1 - 2 mm.
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4:12 Camera body 555ELD Reassembly Control and Adjustment of Auxiliary Shutter Operate the release catch so that the camera auxiliary shutter opens. Check that the auxiliary shutter blinds do not influence on the light path. Fig. 41. REA12.EPS Fig. 41...
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4:13 Camera body 555ELD Reassembly Circuit board and contact flex 820015 CAUTION! When handling the circuit board a grounded bench mat and a wrist strap must be used to prevent ESD damage. Fit the circuit board in position. It is fixed to the...
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4:14 Camera body 555ELD Reassembly Camera shell Secure all screws (except those which are secured with loctite) with safety lacquer. Lubricate with Isoflex Topas L32 onto the pin for the teflon button (103773) and put that one in position before inserting the camera body into the camera shell.
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4:15 Camera body 555ELD Reassembly Motor Housing Insert a screwdriver through access holes at the bottom of the housing and secure it to the main camera body with four screws (823745). Fit the rubber support (30778) Fit the tripod foot (30763) and secure it with the six screws (829790).
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4:16 Camera body 555ELD Reassembly Lubricate according to Fig. 50. When the wiring has been correctly connected, re- assemble the outer mounting plate by using the following sequence: Secure the stop arm (13571), by refitting the bearing pin (14100), the eccentric (22352), the small nut (828001) and secure by the clip (817112).
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4:17 Camera body 555ELD Reassembly Adjusting the Function of the Micro-Switch The micro-switch (13605) is set so that the current is 14099 13563 interrupted when the clutch arm (14099) is 1mm from the top of one of the teeth on clutch gear (13563).
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Camera body 555ELD Adjustment Checking and Adjusting the Camera Functions Operate the camera. If there is no exposure operation, one reason for this can be that the release lever (30793) is not releasing the cocked action between the release arm (22922) and the release catch (13570).
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Camera body 555ELD Adjustment Check that the flat side of gear (13558) is parallel with the rear section. Adjustment: The source of current must be removed before adjustment is carried out. If the position of gear (13558) is faulty in relation to rear section, this can be adjusted by modifying engagement with gear (13557).
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Camera body 555ELD Adjustment RS - Repeated pre-release The same function occurs as in the S position except that the selector knob (30429) remains in the set position and the camera returns automatically to the S position after exposure until the selector knob is returned manually to the 0 position.
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Camera body 555ELD Adjustment Check that the magnet arm (13561) has free movement between the shanks of spring (816826) during exposure. Adjustment: Bend the front shank of spring (816826) forwards. Check the spring (816826) blocks the magnet arm (13561) when the T-arm (21283) is in the L position.
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Camera body 555ELD Adjustment Checking the databus connections Check the integral control connector to ensure automatic and direct communication between camera body and digital back. Proceed using the following sequence: "A" Short-circuit the two pins "B" and "C". The camera "B"...
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Camera body 555ELD Adjustment Check the mirror 45 angle using the sighting tube which fits in the holder on the gauge. Tighten the locking screw. Shine a light source towards the oval cut-out in the upper part of the tube so that the white ring of the ocular is illuminated.
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Control/calibration should be carried out each time the camera has been in for repair. The tolerance for the flash meter is ±0.3 EV at all settings. If the Hasselblad Service System 970600 is used, follow the step by step instruction in the STS user manual.
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Camera body 555ELD Adjustment Calibration On pressing the MEASURE button one of the three LED´s will light. The variable resistor in the camera (access behind the leather beside the ISO dial) should be turned so that the green LED lights when the MEASURE button is pressed again.
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Camera body 555ELD Front bayonet plate Front plate reassembly Fit the four bayonet tongues (103439) and secure with eight screws (820425). Behind the front plate glue the two foam plastic strips (13212) and (22899) as well as the reflection protector (22527) into place.
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Camera body 555ELD Front bayonet plate The hole for the locating pin (812202) is bored with 1.15 mm drill. Use tool V-2211 for driving in the pin. Drive the pin in until the face of the tool touches the front bayonet plate.
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Camera body 555ELD Auxiliary shutter Exchanging the auxiliary shutter 825661 840514 Note! For convenience use the aux. shutter jig V-5423 when removing/mounting the pins (811108). Remove the pin (811108), spring retainer, spring 810505 (816807) and the upper actuating arm (13580).
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Camera body 555ELD COPYRIGHT ' 2001 ANDERS ENGSTR M 55513.EPS ANDERS ENGSTR M, ILLUSTRAT R 010102 stra v gen 46 430 91 H N tel/fax 031- 96 84 64 anders.968464@telia.com ELCIRC01.EPS COPYRIGHT ' 2001 ANDERS ENGSTR M 010103 ANDERS ENGSTR M, ILLUSTRAT R...
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Camera body 555ELD Description Spare Remark Part No. 22 823 Foam pad 853 587 Capacitor 853 042 Ferrite 853 549 Capacitor 22 827 Motor 22 825 Spacer 824 703 Screw 828 001 13 538 Insulating bushing 820 020 Screw 22 913 PC board, complete Incl.