Hasselblad 503CW Medium Format Camera at VISCOMM Photo Exhibition in New York
At the VISCOMM photo exhibition in New York Victor Hasselblad AB presents the Hasselblad 503CW, the latest addition to the extensive Hasselblad medium format camera line. This newly designed camera body has been re-developed from the workhorse model, the 503CXi. The new camera features an ingeneous development in the GMS (Gliding Mirror System) which gives a full image in the viewfinder regardless of focal length of lens or extension.
The 503CW is the next evolution of the timeless design of the Hasselblad camera which is one of the most respected cameras in the world. It is compatible with the entire line of leaf shutter lenses from 30mm to 500mm. There are also two tele converters available; 2X and 1.4X.
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As with the 503CXi, flash synchronization can be made up to 1/500th of a second and the cameras OTF/TTL dedicated flash feature assures users of superb exposure control on the film plane where the actual image is formed.
In addition to the new camera, Hasselblad also has broken ground with the new Winder CW. This new product has been developed for use with the 503CW and the 503CXi camera bodies. Its ergonomically designed hand grip is comfortable in all possitions and the winder fits tightly against the camera body offering stability and balance, while maintaining easy access to all of the cameras functions. The Winder CW has four firing modes plus on/off lock. Single exposure, continuous exposure, multiple exposure, and infrared remote control.
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Another exciting new accessory, an IR Remote Control for the winder, allows the photographer the option of working away from the camera, in the studio or on location. The transmitter resembles an auto alarm transmitter in size and can be individually programmed for a specific camera or multiple camera setups making it a perfect solution for sporting events or industrial uses. The IR remote control is also ideally suited for studio work with children, groups, etc.
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Another quality that the Winder CW features is SAI (Self-Adjusting Interface) which not only senses the subtle characteristics of each camera, but also adjusts itself to their specific tolerances for perfect compatibility. In other words, it adjusts itself to minimize the potential for unneccessary wear and tear on the camera and/or the motor.
Hasselblad 503CW Technical Specifications
Camera body: One-piece, cast aluminium alloy shell with 3/8 and 1/4 socket threads and tripod plate for rapid mounting with the Hasselblad tripod quick-coupling accessory.
Film format: 6x6 cm (2 1/4" x 2 1/4") or 6x4.5 cm (2 1/4" x 1 5/8") resp. 6x3 cm (2 1/4" x 1 1/5") with format masks. 6x4.5 cm (2 1/4" x 1 5/8") with accessory magazine.
Film choice: 120 and 220 rollfilm, 70 mm perforated film and Polaroid film with accessory magazines.
Film advance: Manual or motor driven with Winder CW.
Lenses: Interchangeable Carl Zeiss CF- and C-lenses with focal lengths of 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 120, 135, 150, 180, 250, 250SA, 350 and 500 mm. Converter 2XE, PC-Mutar 1.4X Shift Converter and the new Teleconverter 1.4XE.
Shutter: Between-lens shutter with speeds from 1 sec. to 1/500 sec. and B.
Flash sync: The between-lens shutter provides flash synchronization up to 1/500 sec.
Flash Control: TTL centre-weighted dedicated system with OTF metering. Controls flash duration automatically. Film speed range from ISO 16 to ISO 1000.
Exposure metering: Meter Prism Viewfinder available as accessories. Centre weighted TTL flash metering.
Viewfinders: Fitted with GMS, Gliding Mirror System, which always provides an entire image in the viewfinder. Interchangeable focusing screens for different applications. Folding focusing hood that can be exchanged for prism viewfinders with 45° and 90° viewing angles as well as correction eyepieces.
Compatibility: All CF- and C- lenses. All magazines manufactured from 1957 and onwards. All viewfinders and most other accessories.
Dimensions: With focusing hood, Planar CF 2.8/80 mm, film magazine A12: width 114 mm (4.5"), height 110 mm (4.3"), length 180 mm (7").
Weight: With focusing hood, Planar CF 2.8/80 mm, film magazine A12: 1.5 kg. (3.3lbs.) Camera body only: 0.6 kg. (1.3lbs)
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Updated 18.01.2022
