frames overlapping with Hasselblad

[brian_turner2]

I've noticed that with my Hasselblad (which is about 30 yrs old),

on about 1 out of every 4 rolls, usually one frame will overlap

another slightly. Sometimes there is irregular spacing as well:

i.e. too much or too little space at beginning and end of the strip.

 

Both the back and the insert have matching #'s. The back is

dated from '82.

 

Sounds like it may be time for a checkup. Does it sound like this

problem is in the back's gears or in the body's? I'm wondering if I

should just send the whole camera in to Hasselblad, but I'd

really hate to go without it for too long since I use it everyday. Any

input or advice on what may be causing this?

[ulrik_neupert]

The problem is in the gears of the magazine and can be easily repaired. If the camera has not seen service for a while, better send it too to the service for cleaning, lubricating and mirror alignment.

Ulrik

[andreas_carl]

Had the same problem on my Hassie a while ago. I sent it to the New Jersey Service Center for CLA - turnaround time was about 10 days, cost about $100 per back or camera body.

[ernie_gec]

Brian:

 

I too have a 500C from 1969 that was doing the very same things. I'm with Ulrik on this one. The back will be put straight quite easily, but the lens & body will also need an overhaul at this age. The springs age, the foam begins to decay & fall apart in the body, the shutter speeds start to get iffy & focus starts to drift...

 

The good news is that if you can spring for an overhaul, you'll get another 30 years without worry in amateur use.