j._mose

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

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.

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

<p>Hello everyone!! I hope all of you are well! I haven't been on photo.net in several years!<br>

Has anyone been in contact with David Knapman? I have tried to contact him several times in the past year! I've left messages and sent texts. He has four cameras of mine for repair. He his very nice and honest, but I'm concerned something has happened to him. I have performed Google searches will no success.<br>

Please let me know if anyone has been in touch with him. I called Dave Odess and he hasn't spoken to him for over 2 years. Any help would be much appreciated!</p>

<p>Regards,</p>

<p>JP Mose</p>

Beppy....I would love to see some of your photos from this trip...sounds exciting...a photo of you holding you Super Graphic against a glacier background would be quite an interesting photo for this website!

Only the Optars furnished with the 1000 shutter (both 135mm and 270mm) were manufactured by Rodenstock. All other Optars were manufactured by Wollensak. The performance of both brand 135mm lenses are very similar. The 270mm Rodenstock Tele-Optar (with 1000 shutter) is the same as a Rotelar (a good performer).

It should also be noted that the front standard of a 13x18/5x7 IV has the same functionality as a III. It wasn't until the 13x18/5x7 V model was introduced in late 1963 that the front standard had center tilt. The V also bought different rangefinder cams on the Super Technika model (not available anymore). The V is easily identified by the front standard and dual focusing knobs on the front bed. there is also a rear track for focusing with extreme wide angle lenses. A few more minor changes as well. What makes the V a bit confusing.....Linhof used the prototype photo for advertising purposes until 1969. The prototype had only one focusing knob and a "bubble" level built into the body on the top -- neither one of these features were ever actually used in production.

It is a Linhof Technika IV! I am 100% positive, as I collect Linhofs and have a substantial database of literature. The camera is easily identified as a IV by the vertical red stripes on the front standard. A 13x18 IV is essentally the same as a III, with the exception of the tan color and red stripes. The viewing hood is different as well. Of course a black IV could be custom ordered from Linhof, so the sure fire way of telling is the red stripes. Only the 4x5/9x12 Technikas had major changes from model to model. The 6x9 Super Technika III and IV are almost identical as well!

Well I happen to own both and find the 110mm Planar to perform very well once stopped down...I wouldn't hesitate to leave to 100mm at home. While the 100mm MTF charts are flatter to the outer edges, the 110mm IS JUST AS SHARP in the center areas once stopped down. Unless you are photographing maps or are just pedantic in nature, I would base your decision more on whether you need the extra speed (or perhaps the leaf shutter for high speed flash) and shallow depth of field (which I happen to like).

Jeff...any modern 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 OR 6x9 sheet film holder will work. As far as the 120 roll film backs, the "Rollex" back is the knob type Donald is referring to....it was discontinued in 1957 and replaced with a "Super Rollex" lever type back. The older Rollex back works quite well but sometimes has spacing problems because 120 film was thicker up to late 50's/early 60's (don't know the exact date). A cure for this is to load the film as instructed then turning the knob 180 degrees more. Look at Ebay and search under Rollex and you will see the differences.

Brent...see the following:

 

http://www.cameraquest.com/zikontb.htm

Raymond...the subject lens performs well but is not in the same league as the f/3.5. The f/4 has some fall off (sharpness and luminance) but performs well by f/11. There isn't much information on this lens because it was only manufactured for one year (following the f/5.6 version). After the 50mm was introduced in the early 1960's, the 60mm lens was dropped from the offerings. In the mid 1970's, Hasselblad introduced the 60mm f/3.5 and have not changed the formula since (all are T* lenses). Of course, the shutter, barrel and internal barrel anti reflection methods have changed. The only reason to go after the f/4 version would be as a collectable. I paid towards $800 to $900 for a real nice example....for that much you could get an f/3.5 and have a much better performer (at all apertures). Good luck, JP Mose

Peter...the results don't surprise me. It performs simliar to a Tessar. The high speed of the Sonnar, with its good yield of performance, demands a lot more effort (and price) to design. Of course this is a no brainer.

 

Thanks for sharing, as I have always been courious myself....now do you have one of the 25mm lenses?

I like TLRs too and found my dream TLR last year. Now is that really a TLR???? Sort of....It actually is a converted TLR - a Linhof Technika-Flex. I combed the earth to find one and finally did. The problem is it is it is quite rare so I don't really use it. In the next few years I hope to obtain a Contaflex TLR as well. In the meantime I do enjoy my Rolleiflex on occasion.

 

Michael...I hope you enjoy your new baby and take some great photos with it.

 

I LOVE THE SHOT of San Francisco!

Paul,

It wouldn't surprise me at all if the lens had little to no use! Ebay has open the flood gates for a lot of equipment that sat on the shelf for years and finally is getting sold. I find that high end equipment has often been obtained by wealthy people who had a sudden interest in photography, then placed it aside for a "rainy" day that never came. Three years ago I purchased a NEW 1944 Speed Graphic in the box with all the original stickers and everything. One of my Linhof sets was purchased on Ebay from a retired US General who bought it while stationed in Germany. He always dreamed of owning a Linhof. 26 years later he sold it to me and it looked unused. The General admitted he only used it 3-4 times but loved owning it.

 

If you are looking for additional Zeiss lenses for your Hasselblad....be patient...a mint one will come along real soon! Just keep looking!

 

Enjoy your lens,

 

J. P. Mose

Paul...if you e-mail me with your lens serial numbers I can probably date them for you. The Zeiss numbers are no secret but the Hasselblad System Compendium only dates lenses up to '86/'87 as I recall. Rick Nordin and I correspond frequently, as I have done my share of research on Hasselblads as well. I will be back at my e-mail computer on Monday...have a great weekend! JP Mose

John A. Cook

1941 - 2005

 

SPRINGFIELD - John Andrew Cook, 64, of Springfield passed away

Thursday at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield son of the

late Walter and Adeline (Clement) Cook, and resided here most of his

life. He served in the U.S.Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. A

graduate of The Art Center College of Design of Los Angles,

California. He worked as a commercial photographer for the late well

known L.A. photographer Sid Avery and also worked for the former

Paramount Studio on Taylor St. in Springfield and retired from Alan

Epstein Studio of Agawam and also was a self employed photographer.

John was a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He

leaves his wife of 39 years, Lillian Gail (Wilson) Cook. There are no

calling hours and a memorial service will be held at a time to be

announced. Memorial contributions may be sent to Shriner's Hospital

for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Byron's Funeral

Home has been entrusted with these arrangements.

 

Published in The Republican on 10/30/2005.

 

John was a great contributor to this site. I am truly saddened by

his passing. I will miss his postings! Rest in peace John.

Stephen....forward me your serial number and I will find out. I have to contact HP Marketing in the next couple of days anyway. JP Mose

Steve,

 

The 5x7 "IV" has a "III" front end. That is what confuses a lot of people when the read the Steve Gandy site, etc. Only the 4x5 model had major changes from model to model. The 5x7 made a leap when the V was introduced in the Fall of 1963. It remained unchanged until it's discontinuance in the mid 1980's. The 5x7 Super Technika IV uses the same rangefinder cams as a 5x7 Super Technika III.

 

Regards,

 

J. P. Mose

I would like to know how one can tell this is a III? To me it is a IV....but all I have ever seen on the IV versus III is tan leatherette and red vertical stripes on the front standard. Also the back hood cover looks different. Of course I am talking about the 5x7 models only.

My source was the "Large Format Photography", which is an excellent book focusing on Linhof cameras. This edition was 1973, with a lens chart on image circles of various lenses. I tried to find my Zeiss LF lens catalog but had trouble locating it. I can tell you that a 100mm Symmar covers 6x12 beautifully as I owned a Techno Rollex back for a while. Sharpness was outstanding across the field.

Go to the following website:

 

www.cameraeccentric.com

 

Open "INFO ON "CAMERA EQUIP"

 

Scroll towards the bottom.

 

You will find a 6x9 Super Technika IV Owners Manual

The subject lens was introduced introduced in late 1966/early 1967. It supercedes the 105mm Tessar. It was manufactured into 1973. The image circle is 130mm. A sharp lens, especially when stopped down. It is also a lens with good contrast and color correction. This lens was also available in a "Linhof Select" version (although it likely would be identical to the standard version.

Did you get a copy yet? I have the manual. E-mail me and let me know if I can assist.

Simon,

 

As I recall, the 190mm Ektar f/5.6 was available with a shutter as well as a barrel. The version I described was especially designed for the Super D Graflex and had a automatic diaphragm manufactured by Kodak.

 

There was also a 7 1/2" Ektar f/4.5 with shutter or barrel.

 

Regards,

 

J. P. Mose