Hasselblad 500 C/M: Thoughts? Advice? Anecdotes?

Hi all,

i'm still loving my Canon...still with 5D3 likely till the "R" equivalent comes out.

In the meantime, I'm dabbling. I"ve had a blast with my new ONDU wooden 120 film pinhole camera.
My first shots actually came out in spite of myself!!

Medium format and the high resolution has me fascinated now.

I've been watching YT and thinking that getting one of the older Hasselblad 500CM cameras to continue my journey into 120 film might be fun...and the pricing doesn't look bad.

Looks like you can get a pretty nice camera, back and 80mm lens for right about $1K or so.

I'm trying to research and study up, but wondering if anyone else here uses this or has experience with them?

If so, any advice what to look for when buying them?

I've head that since these things were largely all hand fitted that on the camera backs, you need to make sure the serial number on the back itself, matches the SN on the interior slide in workings for the film holder.....

Any other tidbits like this?

How do you like shooting them?

I"m leaning towards getting the full mechanical version....but any particular models you can write about, Pros/Cons of each?

What are your favorite lenses for these?


One thing that REALLY intrigued me is, that it appears soon, that Hasselblad is coming out with a new digital back:
CFV 50C II

That will work on these old bodies. I know this will be $$$....but it does look like a neat way to sneak in over time with hasselblad going forward since you'd be able t use this back with old cameras and lenses.

They will also offer a thin "camera" module to go on this back and allow you to use modern H lenses that have auto focus, etc.

But I"m getting ahead of myself, just seemed like it might be fun to get one of these and shoot a bit of 120.

Where would you recommend buying these?

I've heard the KEH is a good place...maybe a bit more than eBay, but with them I understand you get a warranty and 2 weeks to try and send back if you're not happy.....

Thoughts? Links? Stories?

Thank you all in advance,

cayenne

Patent: Canon RF 50mm f/1.8

The 50mm f/1.8 is a must lens for pretty much any manufacturer, and it’s safe to say that Canon will be bringing this affordable prime lens to their RF mount.
Canon News uncovered a patent showing multiple different designs for an RF 50mm f/1.8
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 embodiements:

Focal length: 48.70mm
F-number: 1.85
field angle: 23.95
Image height: 21.64mm
total lens length: 58.55mm
BF: 20.15mm


Focal length: 48.70mm
F-number: 1.85
half angle: (in degrees) 23.95
Image height: 21.64mm
total lens length: 58.55mm
BF: 16.48mm


focal length: 48.70mm
F-number: 1.85
half angle: (in degrees) 23.95
Image height: 21.64mm
total lens length: 58.55mm
BF: 19.38mm

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Rainbow Bee-Eater (Australia)

Here's a fun little sequence I shot a few weeks ago in Australia of a Rainbow Bee-Eater scarfing down a dragonfly.

These images were captured with the new Canon 90D. If you would like to see more of my thoughts on this camera you can read them here - http://www.glennbartley.com/Canon90DSetupReviewandSettings.html

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Camera Model: Canon EOS 90D
Shutter speed: 1/1250 sec
Aperture: 6.3
ISO: 320
Lens: EF600mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III
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Question on potential black friday deals for Canon EOS R

Hello all,

I'm in the market for an EOS R, and while obviously none of the BF deals ave been released, I was wondering if anyone would care to take a guess as to typical discount/deals would be. I'm sure bundles will be the name of the game. I'm really only interested in the body and EOS-RF adapter, and probably anything beyond that would be trashed or resold.

I'm just curious so that if I see a sale between now and then, I'll know whether to pull the trigger or not.

TIA!

EOS R HSS question

Went to the corn maze with the kids a few days ago, and brought the R and a flash. However, when trying to use the flash for fill in HSS mode, the resulting photos were overexposed. I then looked at the manual, and the manual states "High speed sync is not available in [Av] or [P] mode when set to [1/200 sec. (fixed)]". Well, I had been in Av and my flash was set to 1/200 sec. fixed. So the performance is consistent with what the manual states, but the question is why? If HSS is for cases where the shutter speed is faster than the sync speed, why should "slow synchro" be set to a slower option to enable HSS?

Patent: Canon RF 10-24mm f/4 and Canon RF 14-28 f/2.0

Canon News has uncovered patents for two ultra-wide-angle zoom lenses for Canon’s RF mount. We do believe we’ll see an ultra-wide-angle lens announced some time in early 2020.
The first being a very wide RF 10-24mm f/4 which would be the RF version of the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM. Canon also has an optical formula for an RF 14-28mm f/2, which would pair nicely with the RF 28-70mm f/2L USM.
Canon RF 10-24mm f/4 specifications:

Focal length: 10.30mm 14.94mm 23.30mm
F-number: 4.12 4.12 4.12
Half angle of view: 64.54° 55.38° 42.88°
Image height: 21.64mm 21.64mm 21.64mm
Total lens length: 156.50mm 145.83mm 144.37mm
BF: 12.00mm 12.00mm 12.00mm

Canon RF 14-28mm f/2.0 specifications:

Focal length: 14.42mm 19.78mm 27.16mm
F-number: 2.06 2.06 2.06
Half angle of view: 56.32° 47.56° 38.54°
Image height: 21.64mm 21.64mm 21.64mm
Total lens length: 164.32mm 150.29mm 146.47mm
BF: 16.13mm 16.13mm 16.13mm

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Canon again mentions a Pro EOS R body, with IBIS and dual card slots

I think it’s safe to say we can put to rest the idea that IBIS will be coming in a Canon DSLR. It does not look like the EOS-1D X Mark III will be equipped with it and that IBIS will be reserved for the EOS R system, at least for now. Nikon will apparently be putting IBIS in the upcoming D6 and anonymous sources may have just figured Canon was going to do it too, especially after an IBIS patent showing a DSLR drawing appeared back in July.
Canon executives are now telling folks in the media that they are “considering” a high-end EOS R body with dual card slots and IBIS.
A representative with Canon told Digital Camera World with careful wording that a Canon is “considering” making an high-end EOS R camera.
There’s a high-end EOS R in consideration,” said Canon UK’s product...

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Canon announces new creator kits for the EOS 90D, PowerShot G7 X Mark III and EOS M200

MELVILLE, N.Y., October 24, 2019 – It’s almost impossible to scroll through your social feeds or visit a website and not encounter a video catching your eye – some online video platforms can see 500 hours of video uploaded every minute1. With so many platforms for innovative vloggers and content creators to share their work, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is making it easier for them to produce and distribute quality content with the introduction of creator kits for three of the Company’s newest cameras – EOS 90D, PowerShot G7X Mark III and EOS M200.

Included in each creator kit is a new Canon accessory. Small and mighty, the new Stereo Microphone DM-E100 doesn’t require a battery as it is powered when it’s plugged directly into the microphone jack of the EOS 90D. The new Tripod Grip HG-100TBR includes Wireless Remote BR-E1 that snaps directly into the tripod, providing the ability to release the shutter and start/stop recording video remotely...

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Canon officially announces the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS & RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

MELVILLE, N.Y., October 24, 2019 – Completing the “trinity” of RF lenses for the EOS R Full-Frame mirrorless camera system, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM telephoto lens. Additionally, the company also announced its first lens to feature Defocus Smoothing lens coating, the Canon RF 85 F1.2L DS. The ninth and tenth lenses in the RF family are both powerful tools for photographers using the EOS R or EOS RP cameras, in particular, those shooting sports or wildlife photography with the RF 70-200mm F2.8L or portrait photography with the RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS.
Preorder:
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM $2699 | Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS $2999

Short and Light With All The Might: Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM
The new lens...

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Canon officially announces the development of the EOS-1D X Mark III

MELVILLE, N.Y., October 24, 2019 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced that its parent company, Canon Inc. is developing the highly anticipated Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Camera – the successor to the world-renowned and award-winning EOS-1D X Mark II. Ideal for sports and wildlife, the flagship DSLR is being engineered and designed using feedback from the worldwide community of EOS-1D X and EOS-1D X Mark II photographers. Continuing Canon’s rich heritage of creating first-rate optical products, the EOS-1D X Mark III offers an enhanced autofocus system, with dramatically improved still and video image quality and communication. When using this camera, professionals will have the confidence they will get ‘the shot’ and can deliver it at a competitive speed – faster than ever before – ideal for the increasingly fast-paced industry.

“The innovations put forth by the new EOS-1D X Mark III will set the new standard for professional DSLR cameras...

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I have seen the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III, and I can tell you what I saw.

I have seen the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III in all of its glory. A source sent me images of the new flagship Canon DSLR with the caveat that they’d be for my eyes only. I respect all sources wishes, so I will not be posting the images.
I can tell you what I have seen though.
Ergonomically the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III will be almost identical to the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II. The first visual difference is how all of the ports are laid out on the side of the camera, and there are also additional port covers. The N3 remote jack has been moved to the side below the headphone jack. The memory card door is also a different shape, unfortunately, I could not see what slots were behind it.

Other than that, everything looks about the same as the EOS-1D X Mark II, which makes sense. Why mess with a camera design that is pretty much perfect ergonomically?
We did not get any specifications at this time, but we have reached out for more information.
There are Canon announcements tonight, but for the...

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A bit more about the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III [CR2]

Update 2: Canon has officially announced the development of the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III. Some original rumors about the camera look to be incorrect. There will not be a new battery and the top-down LCD looks to be the same. What is interesting is the new AF-ON/Smart Controller button, we have seen it in a photo we’re unable to publish and the button area is a lot bigger than on previous cameras. The AF-ON/Smart Controller button is there in horizontal and vertical orientation.
Update: Almost immediately after we posted this report, we were told by an anonymous source that Canon will address the EOS-1D X Mark III very soon. Is there a development announcement coming? We have not confirmed this with any known sources yet. 
A few weeks ago we reported the first rumored...


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Splendid Fairy-Wren (Australia)

I'm just home from a month long trip to SW Australia where I was the keynote speaker at the Birdlife Australia Photo Conference. It was a great trip and it was nice to meet lots of new people from that part of the world.

I'll have lots to post from the trip but thought I'd start with this guy. Definitely one of my favourites from my time in the land down under :-)

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Splendid Fairy-Wren
Camera Model: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens: EF600mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III
Shutter speed: 1/640 sec
Aperture: 7.1
ISO: 200
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RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS vs EF 24-70 f2.8 LII - both on EOS R

The digital pictures have released comparison images of the new RF 24-70 and the EF 24-70 f2.8 L II, both on the EOS R. The new lens seems to be a better performer at all focal lengths.

“Pro” EOS R camera coming in March 2020? [CR0]

A confusing new rumor is hitting the gear sites about a “pro” EOS R camera.
This rumor suggests that a 60mp “Pro” EOS R camera with a similar feature set and an EOS-1 level camera will be announced ahead of the Photography Show 2020 in March of 2020.
There are a couple of issues and confusion about this report.

No EOS-1D X level EOS R camera is going to get a 60mp sensor. It’ll be much lower resolution, likely in the 24-28mp range.
Announcing after CP+ in February doesn’t make a lot of sense, the Photography Show isn’t a major event for Canon. Now it could be announced ahead of CP+ and obviously showcased in the UK the following month.
We’ve been told that the high megapixel EOS R camera is what is coming next (other than the EOS Ra astrophotography camera). Such a camera could definitely be considered “pro”, but it won’t be an EOS-1D X level professional camera.

Definitely...

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New designs for replacement ME200S-SH and ME20F-SH cameras seem to have surfaced

Canon News has uncovered what looks to be new designs for the speciality cameras the Canon ME200S-SH and the Canon ME20F-SH (which is listed as discontinued at some retailers). If you’re unfamiliar with theses cameras, the ME20F-SH shoots in 1080p at up to 4 million ISO. The ME200S-SH is the “affordable” version that shoots to 204,000 ISO.
There seem to be new connections on each camera design and I imagine any updates to either will bring 4K recording. I also wonder if the mount is interchangeable on one of the cameras because of the 4 screws on the front of the new design. There looks to be enough space to swap out the EF mount for an RF mount. Or more likely, being able to swap EF and PL mounts on your own.

Possible Canon ME200S-SH Replacement:...

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