at Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 Hello All, I have a friend of a friend....who wants to sell me the following Hasselblad hardware: 500cm body,wl,rwc...... Acute-Matte w/Grid & Split..... Meter Prism EX..... 12 Back Ex chr..... A24 Back LN,Box, Instructions chr...... 150mm f4 c ex+ chr (B50)...... 80mm f2.8 c chr ex +(B50)..... Hassy 21 ext tube ex..... Tripod Quick Release Early Chr ex...... Quick coupling plate ex..... Lindahl Pro Vignetter Shade Ln...... Waist Level ex...... Polaroid 100 Back Ln Box Instructions..... Stroboframe pistol grip camera bracket...... I know little about Hasselblad but have read many of the previous posts. Any last minute advice or pitfalls I should be aware of? Cost for all the above is $2000.00 and the body and lenes were CLA'd last year. He is not a pro but did a few weddings and home portraits. Is that a fair price or should I look for something newer. Thanks in advance!! Augie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_m__toronto_ Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 That price for all that stuff sounds better than fair to me. If all is in great condition, I'd think seriously about it. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene crumpler Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 I'd classify this as more of a "steal". If you don't want it give him my e-mail address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colmmccarthy Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 $2,000? Is it hot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huey_stevens Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 August I have mostly the same equipment,i.e. 500CM, 50mm f4, 80 mm f2.8 and 150 f4. A12, A16s and A24 backs, prism viewfinder (old 1970's model). No extension tubes, I WANT a lindahl shade. I CAN NOT find film for the 1970's type 88 polaroid land film used in the polaroid back. In my opinion you would be stealing from this guy at $2K. Love the equipment, all of it. Learn what you can about Hassy's, since they have their quirks, and make sure you have a good hand held light meter. SincerelyHugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godfrey Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 Body, one back and two lenses alone, in good condition, are worth $2000, easily. The rest is free. Take it. I've owned many many cameras over the past 34years. Owning the Hasselblad kit now, I have to say that I think these cameras produce some of the best negatives I've ever seen. Godfrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_dewberry Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 I'd pass, I see no reason to buy old chrome c lenses anymore; the used hasselblad prices have dropped way down, and you could get the same outfit now with Ct lenses, although it would take time & some shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_crabtree Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 Assuming that the chrome lenses are not T* coated, I'd see the price as just OK -- a bit less than it would take to assemble the package for yourself. On the other hand, if you wanted to sell/trade the chrome lenses for newer T* models, you would end up spending a bunch more. I would try to get it without the lenses for $1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_lehrer Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 August If you don't buy it, send me the address of the seller! I use much the same outfit, plus a chrome T* Distagon 50mm. There are T* 80mm lenses in "chrome" (really anodized aluminun", butnot T* 150 mm lenses. BUY IT Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rude boy Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 DAMN! And I thought that I got a good deal on my new equipment. (In case you're wondering, a mint+ 500c, Chrome 80/2.8 planar, A12 Back, Waist level finder, Hard hood, Pistol grip, and 2 filters for $800) I would take all of that for $2000 if it is in good working condition, and looks nice (ie, the darkslides aren't bent and scratched to no end). Your friend is cutting you quite a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at Posted October 4, 2002 Author Share Posted October 4, 2002 Thanks to all for your input. I will get a chance to inspectequipment very soon. I'm very tempted to go for it but I stillneed to investigate the whole MF vs. Digital. Thanks again! Augie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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