Thank you, Mr. Harris! The locking mechanism which raises and lowers the film guide is most important. It is not adequately explained in other videos featured on YT. Thank you!
@WorldwideCameraExchange
5 ай бұрын
Glad it was useful- thanks
@guyloughridge4628
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video on loading film. Your KZitem channel has been a terrific source of information about the Hasselblad bodies and lenses.
@WorldwideCameraExchange
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad it’s useful.
@ParhelionMedia
Жыл бұрын
One thing you forgot to mention: make sure the camera is wound BEFORE you put the film back on to take your first shot (both front and back will show white in the little round window if they are wound.). If the film back is wound but the camera isn’t, you will waste your first frame when the camera is wound and the camera/back will be “out of sync” with each other.
@WorldwideCameraExchange
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting - always appreciated.
@wilbmoore
Жыл бұрын
@parhelionMedia you are correct. Thanks for mentioning that. This camera is a unit and must work completely as so I've learned.
@r2d2rxr
2 ай бұрын
I made this very mistake twice! Thanks for the comment!
@WorldwideCameraExchange
2 ай бұрын
@r2d2rxr very easy mistake to make!
@112cobrien
2 жыл бұрын
Very useful video for loading the film in! Best explanation I've seen yet, thank you!!
@WorldwideCameraExchange
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Hasselblad backs are easy to load once you’ve done it a few times.
@mhc2b
5 ай бұрын
Just watched your video, and loaded my first roll of film into my A12-IV back. Success! My new (to me) 501CM is now a full day old, and ready to shoot. Unfortunately, we are in the midst of getting 3" of snow. Our first in a couple of years, and the roads are not safe. We rarely get snow, and don't have the heavy snow plows and ample salt, so only the largest main arteries thru town get any salt at all.
@WorldwideCameraExchange
5 ай бұрын
Frustrating!
@stevenbeckham4450
2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know about the dark slide orientation. Great information. Thanks!
@WorldwideCameraExchange
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@sfenwick
6 ай бұрын
Thank you Jonathan!
@WorldwideCameraExchange
6 ай бұрын
Hope it was useful!
@jonathanhotopf1823
2 жыл бұрын
Very useful short, was always wondering about the right orientation of the slide.
@WorldwideCameraExchange
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@chriscard6544
5 ай бұрын
thank you so much
@WorldwideCameraExchange
5 ай бұрын
Hope it was useful.
@chriscard6544
5 ай бұрын
@@WorldwideCameraExchange yes
@earlmccowen5197
2 жыл бұрын
Very clear explanation. You have a David Attenborough-like delivery and voice. Quite enjoyable to listen to. Subscribed!
@WorldwideCameraExchange
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@davidintokyo
6 ай бұрын
Thanks! It's been 40 yeara since I've done this, and I'd forgotten the use of the left side thingy to lock/unlock the paper. Sheesh. Sort of amuzing, though, that my '53 Rolleiflex automat is easier to load than the 500CM.
@WorldwideCameraExchange
6 ай бұрын
Yep! The Rolleiflex is such a simple design.
@JohnDoukasPhotography
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. Is it necessary to keep the dark slide in when you're not shooting? It seems on every roll I'm getting 1 or 2 shots with light leaks, and seemingly from the side where the dark slide goes in. I've had the seals replaced too.
@WorldwideCameraExchange
10 ай бұрын
You should remove the dark slide if you’re not using the camera for an extended period but otherwise leave it in. If you’re getting light leaks every few rolls then maybe get the seal checked (I assume you’re not leaving the camera in bright light?)
@DEEPDIVERever
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I didn't know about the dark slide. Could you explain the situation with A 24 - is it possible to use this back for film 120? If so, what are the nuances? Or is it not recommended? And one more question - when the camera is not in use for several days, should I leave it cocked or not?
@WorldwideCameraExchange
2 жыл бұрын
Some do but personally I wouldn’t. Primary reason is that it won’t stop at 12 so you may end up taking pictures on the backing paper!
@wathog01
7 ай бұрын
Thank you Jonathan, that answered a lot of my questions. I bought a 501CM with the later A12 back (one with the dark slide holder), and I noticed the "half moon" indicator on the film holder key. In my understanding, it should be gradually turning red as I shoot through the roll. On my first roll, the red bar didn't appear until the 7th shot, and when I finished the roll it was half white and half red. Then as I rolled the crank on the right, the indicator turned fully red. Is this intentional or is it something wrong with the back? Thanks again
@WorldwideCameraExchange
7 ай бұрын
Yes, the indicator shows how much film has run through the camera. I suspect yours may need adjusting but I wouldn’t worry unless you use it (most people never do!).
@videodrome5
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Can a 501cm work with the A16 film back to do the 6x4.5? Is there a prism or a way to see the 645 rectangle to compose for that frame?
@WorldwideCameraExchange
2 жыл бұрын
You can buy viewfinder masks that drop onto the screen and show the 645 frame lines. Otherwise mark frame lines on an old screen. All A16s will work on a 501CM.
@videodrome5
2 жыл бұрын
@@WorldwideCameraExchange Thanks! Have to get a mask
@christopherwuerker1059
2 жыл бұрын
Should the film be loaded in a dark bag or dark room? I've had some light contamination. Thanks for the tips!
@WorldwideCameraExchange
2 жыл бұрын
Light seals can deteriorate over time. If you’re seeing fogging I’d get the back serviced. It’s good practice to load and unload in the shade but dark bags should definitely not be needed!
@jeremyhsu3047
Жыл бұрын
Hey Jonathan, thank you so much for the video! I've been shooting with my hasselblad for a while now, but recently after i load the film, when i wind it to the first frame, it the crank just keeps going and going until i actually wound the entire roll as "exposed". This has happened twice now and I'm not sure at which point I'm doing something wrong. Do you have any experience with this? Thank you so much in advance!
@WorldwideCameraExchange
Жыл бұрын
It sounds like the back needs servicing. When was it last done? I expect the mechanism that locks when the first frame is reached is slipping.
@jeremyhsu3047
Жыл бұрын
@@WorldwideCameraExchange I've never serviced it before - may need to get to doing that then! Thanks for the response Jonathan!
@WorldwideCameraExchange
Жыл бұрын
Anything mechanical including Hasselblad needs to be serviced. Every few years is fine unless you’re using it day-in-day-out. And always remember to ‘exercise’ the mechanism if you’re not using it for an extended period. Nothing mechanical likes being sat unused.
@jeremyhsu3047
Жыл бұрын
@@WorldwideCameraExchange Great advice... Thank you! There certainly was a period of time where it was just sitting in the cabinet.
@320dena
2 жыл бұрын
Bought an old film back (looks well taken care of). I noticed that the film progress window remained white instead of progressing to red. I thought my film wasn't advancing, though the film counter was moving forward. Once I opened the back, I knew the film had been progressing but my window wasn't reflecting this. The red indictor appeared when the film was removed and empty. Is there an easy fix to set this straight?
@WorldwideCameraExchange
2 жыл бұрын
Hasselblad backs do need to be regularly serviced. I am sure a service will sort the problem.
@fongkuo6571
Жыл бұрын
Hi, is it safe to remove the back (with the darkslide in) with unexposed film still inside? Thank you
@WorldwideCameraExchange
Жыл бұрын
Yes, that’s the purpose of the darkslide. Once it’s inserted the backs can be removed and swapped. Allows you to swap from colour to black and white or between different formats, film speeds etc
@jimmyzzzzz
11 ай бұрын
Some people take the dark slide and remove the film back from the camera body when loading or unloading film. This is a waste of time and results in five items being juggled around: body, back, insert, dark slide, film. Leave the back connected to the body and just remove the insert. This reduces to three the items to be handled: body with back, insert, film.
@WorldwideCameraExchange
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting. I’d recommend doing whatever works for you. If you prefer to leave the back on, that’s fine. If you’d rather take the back off, that’s fine too.
@nevernessdave
Жыл бұрын
Sorry newbie here. Am I suppose to remove the dark slide before taking photos?
@WorldwideCameraExchange
Жыл бұрын
Yes.
@arricammarques1955
2 жыл бұрын
What digital backs work with 503 CW?
@WorldwideCameraExchange
2 жыл бұрын
Any digital back designed for Hasselblad will fit. However, some minor calibration may be needed so speak to your dealer or a good Hasselblad repairer.
@Maliceofdallas
4 ай бұрын
One more thing! One needs to make sure that your body is cranked before putting the back on, otherwise you'll waste the first frame just to cock the shutter.
@WorldwideCameraExchange
4 ай бұрын
Yes, you should always wind on the camera before attaching/removing back or body. Thanks for commenting.
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