This is a great website! Does anyone know of a comparable one for Hasselblad?

[robert_fleischman]

I've tried a few, but they all have problems. Either you can't search through them by subject, or else you can't interact on them (like the ListQuest archive). The Majordomo things seem to require a PhD. in computer science to figure out!

 

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Any suggestions?

[kens]

Suggestions? Shoot more 35mm and less 6x6.

 

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Just kidding, Bob. I too enjoy the Hasselblad for the right kind of

subject and situation, and I especially like the advantages of 120

film. But it can't compare to the character and spontaneity of the

Leica. I have not been able to find a site that compares, and I think

it has something to do with the type of photographer and photography.

 

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Some 35mm enthusiasts perceive Leicaphiles as snobby, only because

the equipment is relatively expensive for 35mm - a perception that is

totally inaccurate. Well, Leicaphiles can't hold a candle

to "Hasselblados". And maybe the character of the camera has

something to do with the character of the photographer, and thus the

nature of their dedicated web sites(?).

 

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I will continue to use the Hasselblad where 120 film is the right

tool. But when I grow weary of the bulk (bulky equipment and heavy

character) I'll pick up an M have fun again. The Hasselblad is a

great camera. The Leica is my companion.

[robin_smith]

I don't know of an equivalent 'blad site but I have to say I do not

really agree with Ken. Most Hasselblad owners are professionals and

appreciate what the 'blad has to offer (mainly reliable cameras,

large system and good optics, and particularly, good service) but

they do not have the obsessive qualities that Leica owners seem to

have (which is better the M3 ss or ds, 1960s Summicron versus latest

Asph etc. etc.). Hasselblads are not seriously collected. They are

lovely cameras though, but there are other good MF makes too.

[victor_randin3]

http://www.photo.net/bboard/

 

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Medium Format Digest Forum is the best site dedicated to Hasselblad,

Rolleiflex TLR... Enjoy.

[alex_weiner1]

Bob:

 

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http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-one-category.tcl?topic_id=35&categ

ory=Hasselblad

 

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Hasselblad Threads from Medium Format Digest

 

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Alex

[MTC Photography]

<h2>Hasselblad Mailing List </h2>

 

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There is a Hasselbland mailing list, to apply

<a

href="http://mail.kelvin.net/guest/RemoteListSummary/Hasselblad">Hasse

lblad Mailing List Form </a>