Exposure Release; Magazine Operation; Parts And Components - Hasselblad 501CM User Manual

changing the lens or magazine. The Snap-lock
f lash grip (45169) also acts as an ergonomic
camera grip, see under 'Accessories'.

Exposure release

Before you can take a photograph, you must
remove the magazine slide. The magazine will
then be locked on the camera body, and the
camera release button will be unlocked.
After exposure, the viewfinder remains dark
until you have rewound the camera by one
full turn of the crank, which also advances the
film.

Magazine operation

Hasselblad film magazines provide the op-
portunity to vary format, length and type
of film used. They can be quickly and easily
switched mid-film without the loss of a sin-
gle frame.
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 especially which way round
the spool of film is placed and the positioning
of the backing paper under the clamp bar.
The film is automatically advanced frame-
by-frame in the magazine by the camera
winding mechanism and consequently
only when attached to the camera body.
Therefore when separated, the maga-
zine and camera body could become un-
matched. This can be determined by check-
ing the magazine status indicator or by the
winding crank status.
Try to adopt a routine that suits you regarding
winding and removal as well as checking on
the status of each item. This will ensure that
the camera/lens/magazine combination sta-
tus is always fully operative.
Parts & components
1. Magazine slide
2. Film load indicator
3. Film holder key
4. Magazine slide holder
5. Film tab holder
6. Film winder crank
7. Frame counter
8. Film advance indicator
9. Film take-up spool
10. Grooved take-up knob
11. Film clamp
12. Film holder number
13. Spool clamp bar
14. Film supply spool
15. Film load index
16. Film load index for Ilford black & white film
only
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