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Hasselblad 2003 FCW jammed lens


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WOW...it's been years! I haven't been on this forum for a long time. So...I have a Hasselblad 2003 FCW that was used frequently, but hasn't been used since 2006. I got a new battery and installed it. Now the shutter winds and I can release it but the slow speeds don't work! I removed the lens but when I tried to remount it...it got jammed about 2/3 of the way and I can't remover it!.

 

I know a lot of repair shops have abandoned repair of the 2000/200 series. PLEASE tell me that someone out there will tune them up it the curtain is still good? My word...you can find repair sources for vintage cameras for the '30s though '50s, yet there is no one that will work on the iconic 200 series Hasselblad's that were flagship models up until the late 2000's

 

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I have a 2000FCM that I bought new when Ken Hansen was on 34th street in early 1980s No problems, but has never been serviced. Bought it when my 1000 F died, but still could use my Kilfit and Leica lenses on 2000 FCM with adapters. For years, only Hassy lens I owned was 60mm. Only with collapse of prices in digital age was I able to afford Hassy lenses.

Bought a CM as backup, but will only be able to use Hassy C lenses.

 

Would also like to know if anybody can do a CLA on 2000 FCM.

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I have a 2000FCM that I bought new when Ken Hansen was on 34th street in early 1980s No problems, but has never been serviced. Bought it when my 1000 F died, but still could use my Kilfit and Leica lenses on 2000 FCM with adapters. For years, only Hassy lens I owned was 60mm. Only with collapse of prices in digital age was I able to afford Hassy lenses.

Bought a CM as backup, but will only be able to use Hassy C lenses.

 

Would also like to know if anybody can do a CLA on 2000 FCM.

 

There isn't any source that works on the 2000 series. According the the "Hasselblad Compendium" dated 2011, "The factory spares parts inventory for the 2000 series cameras was disposed of during factory move and downsizing 2002-03," A damn shame in my opinion! They should have allowed an auction for the parts!

 

The only source I knew who could work on the 2000 series is David Knapman, but he passed away 2-3 years ago. There is also a referenced Dr. Emmett in UK that could replace the shutter with another material, but this has also been 10 years since referenced. His e-mail address is (was): je@bpr.org.uk

 

Personally, I would leave your camera alone and just be careful not to touch the shutter!!. My worked perfectly, yet I sent it to Hasselblad USA in 1995 for a CLA. I started to lose interest in photography, so the camera was hardly used. After the warranty period ended, the shutter acted up and never worked properly again. Last week I bought a mint 2000 FCW. I also got my 80mm lens off the 2003FCW along with the screen, back and winder knob.

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Has anyone considered a factory-trained technician by the name of David Odess?

 

Here's his website:

 

Hasselblad camera repair, service, and sales by factory trained technician David Odess.

 

Cheers,

Capo

"Please note that I do not service the 1000F, 1600F, 2000 series, 200 series, digital cameras or lenses, or F lenses."

 

On that very website.

 

I know nobody who does work on 2000 series cameras.

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"Please note that I do not service the 1000F, 1600F, 2000 series, 200 series, digital cameras or lenses, or F lenses."

 

On that very website.

 

I know nobody who does work on 2000 series cameras.

 

Hi Q.G.,

 

Please accept my apologies for missing that on the site.

 

Cheers,

Capo

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WOW...it's been years! I haven't been on this forum for a long time. So...I have a Hasselblad 2003 FCW that was used frequently, but hasn't been used since 2006. I got a new battery and installed it. Now the shutter winds and I can release it but the slow speeds don't work! I removed the lens but when I tried to remount it...it got jammed about 2/3 of the way and I can't remover it!.

 

I know a lot of repair shops have abandoned repair of the 2000/200 series. PLEASE tell me that someone out there will tune them up it the curtain is still good? My word...you can find repair sources for vintage cameras for the '30s though '50s, yet there is no one that will work on the iconic 200 series Hasselblad's that were flagship models up until the late 2000's

 

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A bit late, but wind the crank while depressing the center bit of it.

That will not fix the slow speed issue, but will release the lens.

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Fortunately I was able to buy a 500 CM and three C lenses while prices were low as a backup. Will continue using

FCM until it dies, although my light Kilfit and Leitz lenses will be missed. I had adapters made from

Hassy lens block for using these lenses. These combos makena very light weight easy to handle package

for outdoor photography. Also fitted Zeiss Olympic Sommars, but they’re certainly not light weight.

 

What is interesting is that Leitz 90mm lens for Leica M cameras covered 6x6.

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A bit late, but wind the crank while depressing the center bit of it.

That will not fix the slow speed issue, but will release the lens.

 

Quinten...It is so good to hear from you after 15 years!!!

 

Unfortunately, this didn't free up the lens! I had no choice but to tear the shutter and pry apart some of the mechanisms to free the lens w/o any damage to it! A damn shame! But I saved the Acute-Matte screen, A12 back, crank knob and viewing hood. I purchased a mint condition 2000FCW and transferred the Acute-Matte screen to it. So...essentially I have a 2003 w/o Palpas coating (which as always been up for debate whether it is a noticeable improvement).

 

I kept the 2003FCW shell as a paperweight! At least I had a lot of good times with her up until 2006.

 

Since the post above, I did find a source that will CLA 2000 series cameras! Barn Owl Cameras - barnowlcameras.net in Massachusetts, USA will work on them.

 

 

Unfortunately, he cannot replace a shutter as he has no curtains and I think it takes a great deal of training to do so.

 

He worked with David Odess and has a lot of tooling. They are also very close friends!

 

He can also work on the F/FE lenses with frozen apertures. Most of the time they just need cleaning. However there is a plastic washer that can crack and it isn't available. This is what causes the aperture to freeze (other than being sticky -- just needs a cleaning). I am trying to convince him to have a reproduction made as it isn't complicated!! Imagine being able to restore otherwise useless F lenses (other than shooting wide open)!!

 

He can also work on the 500mm "C" lens as he has the tooling to disassemble them as well!

 

All the best,

 

JP

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If it helps anyone, there is a Master repairman in Taiwan whom has rebuilt the older 200FCM, 2000FCW, 2003FCW, & newer 200 series body. A servicing and a a NEW SILK CURTAIN will be added to it.

 

He also fabricates / hacks new lens mount for use with 3rd party optics for the Hasselblad 2000/200 series.

 

I used him for several lens hack for my Rollei SL66 & Hasselblad 2000/200 series.

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