richard_amlot

Peter,

I also own a 205Fcc and whilst a joy to use, battery consumption is something else! Typically I will get 40-50 rolls of film out of it before the battery needs to be replaced.

I have noted the suggestions posted so far, but suspect power consumption is high in normal operation. The only way round it would be to buy the external battery pack - if anyone at Hasselblad reading this thread can offer any guidance it would be appreciated!

regards

Richard

As a committed Hasselblad user I find the digest immensely useful for

addressing and discussing all sorts of issues (best of all, those I

had never even considered).

I would like to say that I am very pleased to see feedback from both

Zeiss and Hasselblad over concerns on the latest CFi range of

lenses. It is nice to see that our forum can generate issues which

the manufacturers take notice of and reply to.

I would agree with you Herb. I use a 205fcc and good a camera as it is, the batteries do seem rather limited in life span - typically in the order of 40-50 rolls.

Whilst it is a shame, there is not much you can do unless you were to buy the Hasselblad external battery pack. Perhaps as battery technology improves so this will not prove sucha problem in the future.

In any event, perhaps this note will put your mind at rest that the camera might be at fault

Regards

Richard

I am trying to find out if any of you know of 3rd Party manufacturer

makes replacement shoulder straps for a Hasselblad Camera. I've seen

plenty of Op-Tech straps for 35mm etc.

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Looking forward to your comments and suggestions

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Richard

You've started something here, judging by the number of responses you've got!

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Just to add another alternative - I've just come back from travelling throughout Vietnam and Sarawak equipped with OM4-T, 24mm, 50mm and 135mm lenses allowing me to forgo the tripod and travel light. The OM4-t is very tough and survived numerous knocks and bangs, coupled with the excellent Zuiko optics, I came back with some excellant shots. In fact, I only regretted not having the luxury of a tripod a couple of times.

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In an ideal world, I would have loved to have been able to take my medium format equipment along but it would have compromised flexibility and increased the risk of theft.