Film Magazines - Hasselblad 503CW User Manual

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Film Magazines

"A12" film magazine accepts all 120 size films and produces a 6 x 6cm image. They are easy to use
and can be pre-loaded for rapid workflow. They provide the opportunity to vary the type of film
used and can be quickly and easily switched mid-film without losing any frames.
There are a number of reasons why using film might either be preferable or even necessary for dig-
ital photographers too. For example you might want the specific results you know that a certain film
emulsion can produce or you might want to use very long exposure times, etc.
A magazine also functions as an emergency battery-free back up to a digital capture unit. Also, re-
member that a 6 x 6 cm film magazine use will allow you to exploit the full focal length of your lenses.
Operation of the magazines is not difficult but pay particular attention to the section on loading.
Go through the procedure one step at a time and practice a little until you feel confident. Note espe-
cially which way round the spool of film is placed and the positioning of the backing paper under
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the clamp bar.
The film is automatically advanced frame-by-frame in the magazine by the camera winding mech-
anism and consequently only when attached to the camera body. Therefore when separated, the
magazine and camera body could become unmatched. This can be determined by checking the
magazine status indicator or by the winding crank status.
Parts & components
A. Magazine slide
B. Film load indicator
C. Film holder key
D. Magazine slide holder
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F. Film winder crank
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G. Frame counter
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Loading the magazine
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The magazine can be loaded on, or off the camera. If it is to be loaded off the camera, then
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the magazine slide must be inserted first.
In either case, when inserting the slide ensure that its flat side is towards the rear (see detail
in illustration 4) as this facilitates the removal of the film holder.
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Film take-up spool
Grooved take-up knob
Film clamp
Film holder number
Spool clamp bar
Film supply spool
Film load index
Film load index for Ilford black & white film only