Photography with a Hasselblad

This is a "test drive" for embedding videos in my site. This video is from a photo session, with "Miss Turism 2008" from Greece, Elpida Stathatou.

I usyally use Hasselblad, or other medium format such as Bronica, Mamiya, Flexaret, Lubitel etc. Thanks for watching.

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[waitew]

Ukrainian Prism?

[chpapaioannou]

Yes. It's the standard TTL (not the one with the spot metering). Pretty good and accurate. Though I'll buy a genuine Hasselblad some time soon. The PME51 I hope...

[lubitel11]

Thank you for all the info. Probably I will try the Bronica, which I think it's the lighter (I will use it for travel too). I also thought about an Kiev 60 MLU: great variety of lenses (and cheap), but, hell, it's a Sherman tank!

I've recently bought a new digicam too: Panasonic TZ-3 (7mpx, 16x9 clips, 28-280mm!). Excellent pocket camera at daylight, but a weak one at low light.

[chpapaioannou]

Is it indescretion to ask how much did you pay for the Panasonic and if was new or used?

The Kiev is an incredible solution. My father has used some of them and he think that they are almost indestructible;p Plus the are reliable enough. Not to mention the cost. One more thing is that you can use some older Hasselblad lenses. (1000F for example if I remember well). But of course this raises the cost a bit.

[chpapaioannou]

ETR:Yes they are considerably lighter, but if you start adding stuff (speed-grip, AE-II viewfinder, longer lens > or = 150mm), the weight is raising. But it's always lighter than a 500ELX with the same equipment. It's 6x4,5 => 15 exposures on 120 film and 30 on 220.

SQ: I've never used one, but I held one once. Considering it's size it's not that heavy. Plus it's been the "weapon of choice" for many professional photographers for quite a while. I think that its format is 6x6 (12/24 exposures)

[chpapaioannou]

Sorry if I'm explaining all these as if I was talking to a complete amateur without knowing your level of knowledge (which could actually exceed mine). But, just in case, if you already know all that stuff, it might be useful to someone else reading the post...

[lubitel11]

I've paid some $220 for a new TZ-3 (from a site called redcoon). Of course, it's not "the perfect all-around camera" (no one it really is), but it's real close to be the perfect "pocket camera" nowadays. Amazing 28-280mm Leica lens, good pic quality, superb value for the money. As an early example, my clip "Surfin' Aviles" on UTube was done mainly with it (look at the aerial pics and so), except the final night shots (with my Samsung Digimax i6 instead).

[lubitel11]

I've paid some $220 for a new Panasonic TZ-3 from a site called redcoon. Of course it's not a "perfect camera for every situation" (no one it is), but I think it's really very close to be the perfect pocket camera nowadays. Fantastic value for the money too. As an early example, my "Surfin' Aviles" on UTube was done mainly with this amazing little machine; check in the aerial pics etc. The final night shots were done with a Samsung Digimax i6, which it's stronger than the TZ-3 after sundown.

[chpapaioannou]

If you plan to use it for studio work (or with tripod generally) consider some older motorized Hasselblad. They 're a bit heavy to hold, but you 'll love it. I just bought my second 500ELX. (Maybe I'll give away my first).

[chpapaioannou]

All you'll have to do is add a filter and you 're done. I don't know what your budget is, but the 503 is still quite expensive. Maybe the CX is not that much. But the SQAi is just fine. Bronica has this nice hand grip that combined with a 90 degree viewfinder are very easy to hold. But again, if you can afford a 503 (especialy the CWD) go for it. You will be 100% digital ready, plus you will have incredible results.