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Summary of Contents for Hasselblad 503CX
- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
- Page 3 Hasselblad 503CX, 503CXi and 500 Classic Manual Page Page Introduction Magazine Operation Loading the Magazine Parts & Components Magazine Load Status Basic Operation Removing the Film Front Protective Cover Film Tab Holder Rear Protective Cover Film Plane Index Attaching the Lens...
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Page 4: Service And Maintenance
Guarantee Service and Maintenance Provided that you bought your camera from Whilst Hasselblad equipment is extremely reliable and an authorized Hasselblad outlet, it is covered durable, cameras and lenses that are in constant in- by an international guarantee for one year. - Page 5 Carl Zeiss in Germany. The Has- principle in mind. selblad 503CX and 500 Classic use CF and C lens- The Hasselblad system has been taken to the ends of es made by Carl Zeiss With the exception of F-type...
- Page 6 503CX och 500 Classic, Parts and Components Focusing hood Aperture ring and scale Winding crank bayonet Focusing screen 10. Shutter speed selector ring Pre-release button 503CX: Acute-Matte’ screen PC flash terminal Camera status indicator 500C/M: Ground-glass screen External and internal lens Strap lug 500 Classic: Grid & microprism accessory mount...
- Page 7 Magazine slide Dedicated flash connector** Film speed selector** Film holder key Connector cover** Acute-Matte designed by Film load indicator Lens drive shaft MINOLTA Film tab holder Depth-of-field preview knob 503CX only Magazine supports Lens locating index Tripod thread 1/4” Accessory rail NOTE: In the text, the positions of components are described in relation to the camera as you see it when taking a photograph, i.e. the lens is on the front, the viewfinder on the top, and the winding crank is on the right hand side.
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Page 8: Basic Operation
Basic Operation This section describes the steps you must take to make the camera ready to use. You will find comprehensive information on how to operate the camera in the follow- ing sections. With the camera, lens, and film magazine unwrapped but unassembled, ensure that the camera is cocked (i.e. -
Page 9: Removing The Lens
You will find that holding the camera in your left hand and the lens in your right hand, as shown in the illus- tration, is the easiest way of attaching the lens. When you have aligned the red index on the lens with the one on the camera as shown in the illustration, the lens will drop easily into the bayonet fitting. You can then rotate it clockwise until it stops with a faint click as the lens catch locks it in place. -
Page 10: Attaching The Magazine
Attaching the Magazine Ensure that the magazine slide is fully inserted, and that the indicators are white: lf the indicators are not white, then refer to the instruction on page 9. Rest the magazine on the camera’s lower support hooks and make sure that it is properly located on them . - Page 11 Magazine and Camera Indicators The indicators on the right hand side of the camera and magazine show if the particular unit is ready to operate (white) or if it has been operated (red). The golden rule is, that when you attach a magazine to a camera, the indicator colours should match - white to white, or red to red.
- Page 12 Opening the Focusing Hood Lift the lid firmly by the grip at the rear edge, and swing it up to the vertical position. The Built-in Magnifier The magnifier flips up into the viewing position when the oval button inside the lid is moved in the direction of the arrow. To fold the magnifier down simply press it back with a fingertip until it locks into the lid. The magnifier may be changed for a correction lens. See page 21. Closing the Focusing Hood “Pinch”...
- Page 13 Strap Lugs Strap Attachment Place the main body of the strap clip over one of the camera’s strap lugs. Press down on the tip of the clip and pull back so that the strap lug slips into the open- ing at the tip of the clip. Strap Removal Lift the clip locking plate and slide the clip forward.
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Page 14: Operating Details
Operating Details Exposure As a general rule for all shutter speed settings except B, you should keep the release button depressed until the lens shutter has opened and closed fully. This is especially important at shutter speeds from 1 s to 1 /15s. -
Page 15: Pre-Release And Cable Release
Pre-release and Cable Release Considerable efforts have been made to reduce cam- era vibrations caused by moving parts in the exposure sequence. However, if you wish to avoid these vibra- tions completely, you can pre-release the mechanism by pushing the pre-release button upwards. This causes the following sequence: the mirror folds up, the shutter closes and remains closed, and the auxil- iary shutter opens. - Page 16 The operation of the diaphragm is not affected. The F setting can only be engaged/ disengaged when the green detent button is pressed . When using the 503cx, cxi or 500C/M, the F setting will cause exposure errors since the shutter remains open.
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Page 17: Exposure Values
Exposure Values The aperture and shutter speed combination set op- posite the central lens index determines the exposure. Every combination of shutter speed/ aperture has an equivalent exposure value (EV) which you can read and set against the red EV index on the side of the lens. - Page 18 Focusing and Depth of Field On the focusing ring are the distance scales and a knurled rubber grip which is closest to the camera body. You focus the lens by rotating the focusing ring until you obtain a sharp image of the subject in the viewfinder.
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Page 19: Flash Synchronization
To release the button, and reopen the diaphragm, press in the lower section of the button. Flash Synchronization The Hasselblad 503cx and 500C/M use lenses from the Hasselblad CF series. These lenses have built-in leaf shutters with speeds from 1 to 1/5005. Flash syn- chronization occurs at full shutter opening via the PC flash terminal. -
Page 20: Magazine Operation
Magazine Operation Loading the Magazine The magazine may be loaded on, or off the camera. If it is to be loaded off the camera then the magazine slide must be inserted, its flat side towards the rear. This facilitates removal of the film holder for loading. Follow the procedure below. Fold out the film holder key. Turn the key counter-clockwise and with- draw the film holder. An empty take-up spool should be placed un- der the splined knob of the spool clamp bar. Insert a roll of film under the other end of the bar, ensuring that it is turned the same way as in the illustration. - Page 21 Number 1 will now be displayed in the frame counter window and the magazine is loaded - ready for use. The magazine’s film winder crank is only blocked at frame 1 . A partially exposed film may be wound off at any frame thereafter. The frame counter is automatically reset when the film holder is withdrawn from the magazine.
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Page 22: Magazine Load Status
Magazine Load Status In the center of the film holder key there is a cres- cent-shaped indicator window that shows white when the magazine is freshly loaded. It gradually changes to red as the film is wound through. An all red indicator shows that the film is used up or that the magazine is empty. -
Page 23: Changing The Magnifier
Viewfinder System Changing the Viewfinder The film magazine or rear cover must be detached be- fore the focusing hood or other viewfinder can be re- moved. The focusing hood should be folded down be- fore being removed, to prevent it from being damaged. Remove the hood by sliding it to the rear in its guide slots. Slide the replacement finder into the slots and push it forward . -
Page 24: Changing The Focusing Screen
In the Hasselblad Product Catalog you will find the en- tire range of focusing screens of different designs for various applications. The 503CX and CXi models are equipped with an Acute-Matte focusing screen which provides a consid- erable increase in the brightness of the focusing image when compared with the focusing screens used in the 500 Classic model. On page 24 you will find instruc-... - Page 25 The PME and PME3/ PME5 meter viewfinders are basi- cally the same design but are differently adjusted from the factory. The PME3 / PME5 type is adjusted to the bright- er Acute-Matte screen in the 503CX or CXi camera while the previous PME type is adjusted to the lower light level of the Ground glass screen (Cat. No. 42161) and similar, comparable screens, such as Split image (42188), Micro- prism and split image (42218) , or Grid and microprism (42250) which is used in the 500 Classic.
- Page 26 A. Acute-Matte focusing screen, combined with: Viewfinder Action required to obtain a correct EV value model PME3/PME5 No action required. Reduce the ASA/ISO setting to half the film speed value as indicated on the film package Increase the MAX lens aperture setting one full step Reduce the EV reading one full step when setting it on the lens EV scale.
- Page 27 Automatic Flash Control The camera’s built-in flash sensor and electronics For connecting the Hasselblad Proflash 4504 to the meter the light reflected from the central portion of 503CX , please refer to the instruction manual for the the film surface, a circle with a diameter of 40 mm. flash unit. The metering system is connected to a selector for Under the left hand edge of the focusing screen an setting film speed. With the Hasselblad Proflash 4504...
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Page 28: Setting The Film Speed
503CX and CXi only Setting the Film Speed Attaching the Hasselblad Flash Adapters The film speed is set via the ISO selector. This is divid- SCA 390 and SCA 590 ed into ISO/ASA settings from 16 - 1000. The equiva- For hand-held flash units, either adapter is attached as lent in DIN ratings can be found using the table below. - Page 29 503CX and CXi only Viewfinder Signal This indicator located under the left edge of the focus- ing screen displays two different signals, both shown in a red glowing light. The indicator is only in operation when the camera is used with flash adapters SCA 390 or 590 and a flash unit that conforms to the corre- sponding System SCA 300 or 500.
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Page 30: Accessory Mounts
Hasselblad distributor can, upon request provide a re- placement 3/8 in socket together with installation instruc- tions. On the left hand side of the camera body in front of the strap lug there is an accessory rail for the Hasselblad Sports Viewfinder and other accessories. The lenses ac- cept filters and lens shades on the front bayonets. Accessory Mounts... - Page 32 The camera body (chrome model, cat. no. 10026; black model cat. no. 101 72) comes with focusing hood, focusing screen, winding crank, standard strap, and front and rear protective covers. For comprehensive information on accessories please refer to the Hasselblad Product Catalog. Hasselblad reserve the right to make changes in the published specifications without prior notice. Acute-Matte designed by MINOLTA...
- Page 33 The 500 Classic outfit also includes Planar CF 80 mm lens (cat. no. 20029) with lens cap, and film magazine A 12 (chrome finish cat. no. 30074; black finish cat. no. 30147) For comprehensive information on accessories please refer to the Hasselblad Product Catalog. Hasselblad reserve the right to make changes in the published specifications without prior notice.
- Page 34 Camera Body Dimensions...
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Page 35: New Features
503CXi New Features The following describes the new features of the 503 CXi camera. Exposure Button The new Exposure Button is enlarged and has a rounded front for convenient operation. The Time Catch of the previous 503 CX camera has been removed. - Page 36 Winding Crank The 503CXi is equipped with an upgraded winding crank to enable the use of the Winder CW. The winding crank of 503CX and earlier cameras is at- tached and removed as described on page 10. Removing the Winding Crank Push the catch lever downwards while rotating the crank counter-clockwise.
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Page 37: Tripod Mount
Tripod Mount The new Tripod Mount Plate features both 1/4 in and 3/8 in threads as well as two rotational locking holes. It is compatible with the Tripod Quick Coupling 45130. Rubber Feet The 503CXi is equipped with rubber feet to prevent the camera from slipping and damaging delicate surfaces. - Page 38 Format Masks The body’s rear plate has an accurately machined mount that accepts the 6 x 4,5 and 6 x 3 panoramic format masks. To install a mask, push it in place in the mount. The masks can be used horizontally or vertically. Each format mask has a corresponding viewfinder mask which is placed over the focusing screen.
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Page 39: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Your camera is built to give long and trouble-free service. If however you encounter any operating difficulties because you are not familiar with the Hasselblad camera system, the following table may help to resolve them. POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PROBLEM... -
Page 40: Camera Care
Provided that you bought your camera from an autho- cloth if necessary. Smears on the lens glass should be rized Hasselblad outlet, it is covered by an internation- removed with a high quality lens cleaning solution on a al guarantee for one year. The guarantee document tissue. - Page 41 Notes...