ivan_murdzhev1

<p>I've been having the same issue with a 500ELX but I've always thought it's the focusing screen - it simply doesn't have enough resolution (or magnification) for precise focus. My close-up shots are all fine but when I step back with the 80mm lens and take, for example, a medium shot with the person's whole body in frame, I often get front focus. I'm having this issue with 35mm cameras as well - when it comes down to focusing manually, I get front focus more often than back focus in medium-to-wide shots.</p>

<p>I'd also say, try the Mamiya C330 or C220 TLR. I haven't used a rangefinder but I've used a Mamiya C220 for street photography and I'm well pleased with it. Most of the people on the streets don't even realise this is a working camera so you can take great candid photos. And it's lightweight and almost silent.</p>

<p>Archie,<br>

The moment I got my external battery pack working and plugged it into the connector on the rear right side of the motor compartment, the camera unjammed and went to normal operation. From what you're saying I can't tell whether you're using the original batteries or some external power source. People say that most of the original batteries for the EL/M/X series are dead so this might be your case also. If you're using external power and the camera still doesn't work, try replacing the fuse. I can't think of a way to check if there is power in the camera. I myself use a battery adapter like that one:<br>

<a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Battery-Pack-for-500-el-elm-el-m-Hasselblad-Original_W0QQitemZ360198570514QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFilm_Cameras?hash=item53dd820212#ht_5125wt_1165">http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Battery-Pack-for-500-el-elm-el-m-Hasselblad-Original_W0QQitemZ360198570514QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFilm_Cameras?hash=item53dd820212#ht_5125wt_1165</a><br>

Hope that will help.</p>

<p>Yesterday morning I woke up with an idea in my mind to check the battery pack and the problem turned out to be there. Mine is a motorised camera but the original batteries are dead so I use an external battery pack. Because of the drop the battery pack was broken and the batteries did not contact well. Now everything is in full working order and I am the stupidest, but the happiest person alive!</p>

<p>Lukas,<br>

Nice of you for providing this information. I have contacted the official Hasselblad partners in Bulgaria and I am now waiting for a reply from Sweden. Poland seems a good option so I might try this if there is no answer from Hasselblad or if their price is too high. If I decide to do it, I will contact you for some language help.<br>

Thanks,<br>

Ivan</p>

<p>That's what I will do eventually. Just hoped there would be some magical repair shop near by. Thanks once again :)</p>

<p>Q. G. de Bakker, thank you, but as far as I know, these people don't do repairs.</p>

<p>Hello All,</p>

<p>I recently bought a Hasselblad 500 ELX and I enjoyed shooting two rolls of film with it. I then had the misfortune of dropping it. It was in a soft case and I dropped it on the floor from not more than 20 cm but then the problems started. At first it wouldn't release the shutter, then it started working again for a bit, and then it stopped working completely. I accidentally switched the lever to Pre-release mode so now it's jammed with the mirror up and the back flaps open. The lens won't come off the body. I guess that even if I manage to turn the little screw in the body and free the lens the shutter will still be jammed. I live in Bulgaria and from what I know official repair service is not available here. Can anyone tell me what to do? Can I find a certified repair shop in Eastern Europe or should I proceed to sending it to Hasselblad Sweden?<br>

Thanks in advance,<br>

Ivan</p>