The Checked Screen; The Cut Film Adaptor; Loading The Cut Film Holder; Command Unit - Hasselblad 500 C User Manual

camera and flash attached can be held at eye level by the grip. This unit is suitable for the Hasselblad 500C and Super Wide C with
the quick tripod coupling. An adjustable flash shoe for the 500C model is designed to hold small flashguns and electronic flash units. It
fits the accessory socket of the camera.
The Spirit Level
A spirit level attaches to the accessory socket on the side of the Hasselblad 500C body. The levelling can then be observed from
above. This attachment is useful for architectural and other photographs where distortion of vertical lines has to be avoided.

The Checked Screen

This Plexiglass plate can be placed over the ground glass screen and is held in position by the focusing head. It is ruled with vertical
and horizontal lines which outline the picture sizes of the 16 and 16S magazines, It is intended to help in the composition of the
picture and in aligning vertical and horizontal subjects.

The Cut Film Adaptor

The cut film adapter is usable on all Hasselblad camera models.. It permits taking single exposures on 2½ x 2½ in. cut film or plates
to utilize the wide range of emulsions available in these forms.
The cut film adapter is stainless steel outside and diecasting inside; locks and catches are chrome-plated brass. The film holder is
nickelsilver treated. It is of course advisable to have a number of holders.
The film holder accepts 2½ x 2½ in. film or plates. As this size is not generally available, cut film has to be cut down to the proper
size. For this purpose a special film cutter is available. To use the film cutter, place a 2½ x 3½ in. sheet of film under the cover guard
in the cutter so that it touches the two stop plates. (This must be done in total darkness.) The notched edge of the film should be
turned inwards. Press the guillotine knife down to trim to the correct size.

Loading the Cut Film Holder

Load the holder in the dark room or in complete darkness with 2½ x 2½ in. (6.5 x 6.5 cm.) cut film. Place the film in the film frame
with the emulsion side towards the frame. Fold the frame against the backing plate and press down so that the sheath can be pushed
into position. Make sure that the sheath is pushed in all the way. The velvet light trap shuts out all light.
If the backing plate is removed by sliding it away from the film frame, plates can also be used. Insert plates in the same way as the
film.
Attaching the Adapter to the Camera
Fit the back to the camera in the same way as the roll film magazine. Push the holder into position on the camera back until it gets
blocked by the lock which moves automatically aside. Pull out the sheath completely. You can now expose the film.
After exposing, re-insert the sheath.
The sheet film holder lock prevents the back from being fitted to or removed from the camera when the sheet film holder is in
position. The holder fulfils here the same function as the roll film magazine sheath: you cannot release the shutter until the sheath has
been withdrawn completely. The holder remains locked in the adapter as long as the sheath is pulled out.
The red knob on the handle of the sheath can be used as an exposure signal.
Polaroid Back for the Hasselblad 500C
This adaptor can be attached to the camera in place of the Hasselblad magazine. The standard 107 black and white or 108 colour pack
can be used to provide 8 pictures, the picture size remaining 2¼ x 2¼ in. This back offers a finished print in 15 seconds and is also
useful as a check of picture quality, depth of field and lighting.

Command Unit

This unit is intended for simultaneously exposing up to four cameras to release with the same impulse signal. It is operated by a
battery in one of the connected cameras. Exposure can be made by impulse signal, cable, tinier or radio.
Underwater Equipment
A range of underwater cases has been designed for Hasselblad cameras. A case for the 500C with prism finder and another for the
Super Wide C with viewfinder clamp are available.
HASSELBLAD ACCESSORIES
The rapid winding crank fits on the came ra in place of the normal winding knob,
for quick film transport and shutter tensioning.
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