500CM is identical to 500C but lets you change focusing screen
503CX, same as 500CM but with TTL-flashmetering,
ELM, a 500CM with build in motordrive. Handy but rather bulky?
ELX, a 503Cx vith buildt in motordrive
ELX (and I think at least som versions of ELM) have a large mirror. This prevents vignetting . Can be a problem with the other models when using 150mm and longer.
501C a modern version of 500CM. You can not change the film advance level (but why would you?)
503CW a 503CX but there is no vignetting and it is possible to use a motordrive
501CM not quite sure about this one but I think it is a 501C with a mirror which prevents vignetting
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All the 500-series cameras uses central shutters
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Hasselblad also has a 2000-series (no longer in production) and a 200-series which lets you use either a focal-plan shutter or the central shutter in the lens.
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All lenses and magazines produced since 1957 can be used on all cameras.
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The ELM/ELX are great for portraiture but to bulky to carry around in the woods. Get a 500CM (or a 503CX, 503CW if you can afford it.)
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500C is the original model released in 1957
500CM is identical to 500C but lets you change focusing screen
503CX, same as 500CM but with TTL-flashmetering,
ELM, a 500CM with build in motordrive. Handy but rather bulky?
ELX, a 503Cx vith buildt in motordrive
ELX (and I think at least som versions of ELM) have a large mirror. This prevents vignetting . Can be a problem with the other models when using 150mm and longer.
501C a modern version of 500CM. You can not change the film advance level (but why would you?)
503CW a 503CX but there is no vignetting and it is possible to use a motordrive
501CM not quite sure about this one but I think it is a 501C with a mirror which prevents vignetting
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All the 500-series cameras uses central shutters
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Hasselblad also has a 2000-series (no longer in production) and a 200-series which lets you use either a focal-plan shutter or the central shutter in the lens.
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All lenses and magazines produced since 1957 can be used on all cameras.
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The ELM/ELX are great for portraiture but to bulky to carry around in the woods. Get a 500CM (or a 503CX, 503CW if you can afford it.)
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Visit Hasselblads homepage:www.hasselblad.se
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Ken Tesaker