Hasselblad 500 ELX Instruction Manual
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1. 500ELX The Hasselblad 500ELX is a motorized single lens reflex camera featuring lens magazine viewfinder and focusing screen interchangeability In addition to the speed and convenience of the motor drive off the film flash light metering so called OTF places the SOOELX in a leading position with regard to state of the art flash technology With the Hasselblad flash adapter SCA 390 all types of flash units conforming to the European System SCA 300 can be connected to the SOOELX When flash duration is sufficient to provide a correct exposure the flash units output is automa tically cut Hasselbiad s new macro flash unit also conforms to the System SCA 300 OTF metering is an especially important feature when using electronic flash for macro photography The ELX camera has a larger viewfinder mirror thanks to an entirely new mirror retraction system Now the mirror always yields a completely uninhibited viewfinder image when using either extremely long telephoto lenses or a long bellows exten tion On the following pages the operation and features of the camera are fully described Please take a little time to read the contents of this instruction book Follow the picture sequence for the best initial operation of your S0QELX Full operational possibilities are described and will enable you to make the very most of your new camera 29 Focusing hood magnifier 36 Battery compartment cover 43 Film speed and2. O may be used 1 n gw tty Thin xuuinest a ee i AETI cone iy TERA Ili naar g Lenses Since the early 1950 s Hasselblad lenses have been manufactured by Carl Zeiss in West Germany The Hasselblad 50QELX uses GF lenses made by Cart Zeiss but even so with the exception of F type lenses all lenses manu factured since 1957 may be used with the SO0ELX Over the years natural development and design changes have resulted in Hasselblad lenses being divided into three main groups GF and C lenses which have built in central shutters and F lenses which have no shutter F lenses can only be used with the Hasselblad 2000 serles The Zeiss Planar CF 1 2 8 80mm is the standard Hasselblad lens CF lenses feature built in leaf shutters with an automatic diaphragm exposure value scale and X synchronization Lenses are attached to the camera via a bayonet mount Exposure values The aperture and shulter speed combination set opposite the central Jens index determines the exposure Every combination of shutter speed aperture has an equivalent exposure value EV Cross coupled shutter speed aperture When the cross coupling button is depressed the fens aperture ring and the shutter speed ring are locked together and rotate simultaneously In this manner speed aperiure combinations may be aitered without change in exposure value EV Should you for example wish to change from f 8 to f 11 the shutter spe
3. from the adapter Setting the fllm speed The tilm speed is set via the SO selector This is divided into ISO ASA settings from 15 1000 The equivalent in DIN ratings can be found using the table below Certain films require compensation tor differences in reflection In these instances the level of compensation is accounted for as a deviation in tilm speed Note The flash unit must always be set to the TTL position ISO ASA 15 25 50 100 200 400 800 1000 DIN 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 21 Accessory mounts On the underside of the cam ra is a 3 8 tripod socket The socket is located in the center ofa quick coupling plate that accepts pistol grips and flash gun brackets A special attachment is available for tripods that will receive and lock on to the camera s quick coupling plate in front af the strap lug on the teft side of the camera is an accessory rail for the Hasselblad sports finder spirit level and adjustable flash shoe The lenses accept filters and fens shades via internal and external bayonet mounts Accessories 51681 Flash adapter SCA 390 For connecting flash attachments that are compatible with the European SCA 300 system to the 500ELX camera Can be attached to the flash shoe on prism finders the flashgun bracket or the camera s accessory rail 46302 46310 Power supply unit Makes the 500ELX independent of batteries when it is set up for stationar
4. 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 1 Focusing hood 10 Shutter speed selector ring 20 Time exposure locking and 2 Focusing screen 11 PC flash terminal charging lever ining cli 12 Externalandinternalacces 21 Side socket for camera re 7 sine Noe GE sory mounts lease and battery charging 22 Protective cover for side S lemta tno ee ean PA aaka 6 Button for cross coupling XP 23 Shutter status indicator of shutter speed and aper 15 Exposure value index nae Sitan lu ture rings 16 Lens lock release button oe nia dia TE 7 Central index 17 Release sockets E 9 a 9 Aperture ring with aperture 19 Mode selector scale Front protective cover Turn the cover bayonet fitting in the direction of the arrow and remove 27 Film winder crank 28 Magazine release catch Rear protective cover Depress the catch and swing back the cover Lilt the cover off the magazine support hooks Opening the focusing hood Lift the lid firmly at the rear edge and swing it up to the vertical position The bullt tn magnifier The magnifier tlips up into the viewing position when the oval button is moved in the direction of the arrow To re fold the magnifier simply press it down with a fingertip until il locks back into the lid The magnifier may be changed for a correction lens See page 17 Closing the focusing hood Pinch in the side plates at the hinge points and fold down the lid Instruction Manual Hasselblad
5. e white or is fired red The SO0ELX will always show while as il is automati cally recycled after each exposure When altaching a magazine to a SOOELX the magazine signal must be white A magazine with an exposed frame in ithe aperture i e red signal may be salely wound on as follows Bring the time exposure locking and charging lever from the O or normal position to the T time exposure position Altach the magazine to the camera leaving the magazine slide in place Return the lever lo the O position The camera will now wind on the film and the status indicator will change to a white signal Double exposure Proceed as tollows when multiple exposures ara desired on the same frame Press the shutter release to make the exposure and keep it depressed whilst moving the exposure locking and charging lever to the L setting insert the magazine slide and remove the magazine from the camera Return the lever to the O selting The camera will now wind on after which the magazine may be replaced Repeat the cycle for additional exposures on the same frame Change of focusing hood or viewfinder The film magazine must be detached before the focusing hood or other viewfinder can be removed Remove the hood by sliding it rearwards in its guide slots Slide the replacement finder into the slots and push it forward Attach a magazine to ihe camera 17 Changing the magnifier The focusing hood has an easily intercha
6. ed ring will automatically be moved to a correspondingly slower shutter speed 11 Ta tH TE CETT Bs BERRY Te he lil BER i REN oe Focusing and depth of field The lens is focused with the focusing ring the rubberized ring closest to the camera body Rotate the ring until the viewfinder image is sharp The distance between the subject and the film plane is read off the focusing ring s distance scale opposite the central index The distance in meters is shown in white numerals and the distance in teet is in orange numerals Objects closer or further away than the set distance can be sharp within certain limits The borders for this field of sharp focus i e depth of tield vary with the f stop A small f stop yields wide depth of field A large f stop yields narrow depth of field The depth of field available at any given f stop can be read off the depth of field scala located on both sides of the central index Viewing depth of fleld Depth of field may be viewed by stopping down the lens to the required aperture and viewing the resulting image on the ground glass To stop down the diaphragm simply slide the manual preview button downwards until it locks into the preview position To release the button and reopen the diaphragm press in the button s lower section Lens removal Depress the lens release button and rotate the lens counter clockwise about one filth of a turn to remove Note Lens remova
7. he film is caught under the clamp and The roll holder may now be withdrawn trom the insert the roll holder into the magazine magazine and the exposed film removed jiggling it a little if it does not click into place Lock the roll holder into the magazine by turning the key clockwise General 8 Fold out the film crank and rotateitclockwise The magazine s film winder crank is only about ten turns untilitstops Refoldthe crank blocked at frame 1 After frame 1 a partially Number 1 will now be displayed in the trame exposed film may be wound off at any time counter window and the magazine is loaded The frame counter resets automatically when ready for use the rollhotder is removed from the magazine 14 15 Load status and film type indicators in the center of the rolt holder key is a crescent shaped indicator that displays white when the film is loaded into the magazine and progressi vely changes to red as the film is wound on A completely red signal indicates that either the final frame is exposed or that the magazine is empty The film indicator al the rear of the magazine can be sel to the sensilivity of the film in use in ASA or DIN The indicator hinges out to accepl the film carton s lid reminding the user of film type as well as sensitivity 16 The magazine and camera indicator windows The status indicator signals on the magazine s and camera s right side show if a particular unit is ready to fir
8. inder The signal diode located under the left edge of the focusing screen indicates two different signals both shown in a red glowing light The diode is only in operation when the camera is used with the flash adapter SCA 390 and a flash unit that conforms to the System SCA 300 o Ready signal A steady red light indicates that the flash unit is charged and ready to be fired D ie ees oe ee a E e e Result signat A blinking red light that occurs for just over a second after exposure indicates that the flash has emitted the right amount of light for a correct exposure After the blinking signal the diode returns to the ready signal when the flash unit is once again fully recharged No ready signal This indicates that ihe flash emitted was not sufficient for correct exposure The aperture must then be opened further or the distance to the subject must be reduced Changing to a taster film is also another alternative Changing the focusing screen The focusing screen is quickly interchangable without the requirement of special tools Detach the magazine and viewlinder Slide the screen latches to the side Note For the present the Hasselblad 500ELX flash light metering system works ONLY in conjunc tion with the Hasselblad flash adapter SCA 390 and those flash units that conform to the system SCA 300 Please refer to your flash unit s operating instructions for more information about other functions when u
9. l is only possible if the camera is cocked fully wound and not in the pre release 5 RS or AS modes Film magazines Attaching the magazine Ensure that the magazine sfide is fully inserted and that the indicator is white If the status indicator does not show a white signal then refer to the instructions on page 16 Locate the magazine on the lower support hooks see that it is fully seated on the supports Slide the magazine catch to the right and hold it there whilst swinging the magazine into contact with the camera s rear plate Release the Magazine catch ensuring that it returns to the left locked position Remove the magazine slide and the camera is ready to shoot Removing the magazine As the Hasselblad 500ELX is automatically wound on after gach exposure the camera and magazine status indicators will always show white signals unless the battery is so depleted that it cannot complete the wind Check that the magazine status indicator is white before remo ving the magazine from the camera Insert the magazine slide into the magazine Slide the magazine catch to the right Swing back the magazine and lift it off the lower supports The magazine cannot be removed without inserting the magazine slide The slide protects the film from fogging Note also that the camera cannot be fired when a magazine with slide inserted is attached to the camera 12 13 Loading the magazine The magazine may be
10. loaded on or off the Note The magazine can only be removed from camera If the magazine is to be loaded offthe the camera when a magazine slide is inserted camera then the magazine slide must be the camera cannot be tired when a magazine inserted and have its flat side towards therearof With slide inserted is attached to the camera lhe magazine This facilitates removal of the roll holder for loading 1 Fold out the roll holder key 2 Turn the key counter clockwise and with draw the roll holder 3 Place an empty spocl under the spool clamp holder bar closest lo the splined knob Insert a roll of fiim under the other end of the bar ensuring that itis turned the same way as in the picture Be carefu to remove all the paper tape that surrounds a new roll of film 4 Turn the roll holder key clockwise so that the film clamp opens Pull 3 to 4 in of paper backing off the film roll and slide the edge under the clam j Removing film from the magazine 5 Insert the tongue of the backing paper into when the last frame has been exposed and the slot in the take up spool wound on the magazine is blocked for lurther 6 Turn the splined knob clockwise until the release arrow on the paper backing is opposite the wind off the film by folding out the fitm winding triangular index on the spool clamp bar crank and rotating it clockwise until the film is 7 Turn the roll holder key counter clockwise so felt to clear the spool that t
11. makes a continuous sequence of exposures as long as the triggering impulse is applied and unexposed film remains in the camera The sequential exposure rate in this mode is about 1 frame s AS The camera is pre released upon selecting AS and exposes sequentially as long as the exposure button is kept depressed Al the end of the sequence the camera remains in a pre released state Battery charging accessories The batteries may be charged externally and an accessory holder 46337 is available for this purpose Alternative release methods The camera can be triggered in different ways e g with a release cord intervalometer by radio control ect A general rule being that whatever the method of release may be it must be held until the between the lens shuller has completed its exposure This is especially important at shutter speeds irom 1s to 1 15s Failure to follow this rule will lead to exposures being terminated by the auxiliary shutter before the leaf shutter has closed Release sockets In addition to the 5 pole DIN contact on the side of the motor housing the ELX has two release sockets at the front of the motor housing one of Attaching a Hasselblad lens Make sure that the camera is fully cocked and not pre released The picture shows the correct relation between the camera s drive axle and the red index dot Ensure that the lens is cocked The siot on the drive axle must be aligned with the adjacent red dot a
12. ngable magnifier if you should need to compensate for eyesight variations Magnifiers with Correction Factors from 3 to 4 are available and easily interchangable by following these instructions Remove the focusing hood fromthe camera and open it by lifting the lid firmly at the rear edge Bring the magnifier to the viewing position by moving the oval button in the direction of the arrow Push the magnifier half way back to its folded position Through the underside of the hood grip the lower edge of the magnifier between thumb and forefinger and pull firmly Insertion of the replacement magnifier is the reverse of the above procedure T8 Automatic flash light metering The camera s built in flash sensor and electro nics measure the light that is reflected from the central portion of the film surface a circle with a diameter of 40 mm The metering system is attached to a selector for setting film spead and with an adapter the SCA 390 provide a control signal which is transmitted to a flash unit conforming to the System SCA 300 The signal regulates the flash unit cutting off the flash when the exposure is correct Under the left edge of the focusing screen a signal diode indicates when the flash is ready to be fired and then confirms if the amount of light emitted was sufficiant to provide a correct exposure The flash unit powers both the camera s electronics and the adapter 20 The signal diode in the viewf
13. o a Hasselblad camera in the 2000 series The F setting disconnects the leaf shutter which then allows a 2000 series camera to work in the focal plane shutter F mode if desired The F setting can only be made after depressing the green detent button Side socket for camera release and battery charging On the camera s right side at ihe rear of the motor housing is a 5 pole DIN socket It is used for shutter triggering by means of release cords SK LK and DK radio control or an intervalo meter as well as for charging the camera s batteries A protective plug covers the socket when it is notin use Recharging Recharge unit t is standard equipment with each new camera and is used for recharging the camera s batteries Move the time exposure lock charge lever to the Lor O position Connect the recharge unit tothe 5 pole DIN contact Ensure that the unit is the correct model for your line voltage 110 or 220 VAC and connect it to a wall outlet Recharging time is about 14 hours for a fully discharged battery and 28 hours if two batteries are charged simultaneously Batteries should not be overcharged Change or recharge a batiery as soon as the recycling time becomes noticeably prolonged If a battery becomes so exhausted that the camera stops in the middle of a cycle move the lever to the L position and connect the recharge unit Note The L setting must be used if the camera has not recycled fully otherwise either L or
14. ra shutter is mechanically opened when the LOT fever is shifted from O to T The shutter then remains open without any drain on the battery When the lever is returned to the O setting the shutter closes the film is advanced and the shutter is re cocked automatically L in tha L mode the release is blocked to prevent inadvertent exposures L mode is also used for charging the battery when the camera has stopped part way into a cycle Q Normal operating position Canneciot a3 seer from outside comers i g i I 1 l 9 i i Estona exposure mini endure OP A General The SO0ELX can also be released by closing the electrical circuit between pins 1 and 3 see circuit diagram The external resistance should not exceed 6 Ohms if triggering is to be reliable Circuit diagram Voltage 6V Batteries One or two DEAC 5 600DKZ without soldering labs or bat tery terminals Fuse 1 6 A medium slow blow 5X20 mm Socket Preh 8 6404 Exposure current pins 1 and 3 0 2 A Diaphragm CF lenses have an automatic diaphragm that stops down to the working aperture immediately prior to exposure Shutter speeds The shutter speed selector ring is the ring located closest to the front of the lens The desired shutter speed is set against the main lens index Fhe while scale shows the shutter speeds and the orange scale the exposure values The green F setting is only used when the lens is attached t
15. s shown in the picture lf this is not the case then insert a coin in the drive axle slot and turn it in ihe directlon of the arrow until it locks Align the red index on the lens bayonet with the corresponding index on the body bayonet Insert the lens and rotate il clockwise A faint click can be heard as the lens lock drops into place The fens will now turn no further and is fully locked on 10 which is utilized for the standard release button To gain access to the Iwo sockets the standard button must be removed To remove the button grip it by the two small slots that are provided and pull it firmly off the camera FK type release cords may be used in the front sockets Release cords A tripod should be used when operating the camera at slow shutter speeds A release cord then being a suitable means by which to fire the camera Release cords in lengths from 1 ft to 20 ft are connected to ihe front sockets Release cords from 100 ft to 600 ft and cords for connection of a recharge unit are connected to the side socket When cords longer than 100 ft are used amplifier 46124 must be connected between the camera and the cord Time exposure locking and charging lever The lever located toward the rear of the motor housing is used for time exposure T locking and baitery recharging L The O position is for normal operation T For time exposures the lens should be set at B and the mode selctor at O S or RS The came
16. sing automatic flash light metering that conforms to System SCA flash photography with flash sensors or with non automatic flash units Cup your hand over the screen and invert the camera the screen will drop into your hand Insert the replacement screen ensuring that the smooth flat side of the frame is uppermost and that all four corners are seated on the support pins It is not necessary to return the screen latches This is done automatically when the viewfinder is replaced Flash synchronization in general The Hasselblad 500ELX uses lenses from the Hasselblad CF series These lenses have built in leaf shutters with speeds from 1 to 1 500s Flash synchronization occurs at full shutter opening via the PC flash terminal Electronic flash units can be used at all shutter speeds 1 1 500 19 Attachment via the Hasselblad flash adapter SCA 390 For hand held ilash units the adapter is attached as seen in the picture the 6 pole contact from the spiral cord is connected to the camera s side socket the sync cord is connected from the adapter to the flash contact of the lens the connecting cord is attached to the hand held unit This cable is designated SCA 300A and il generally does not come with the flash When using smaller size flash units that conform to the System SCA 300 the fiash is attached directly to the adapter A special cord the SCA 307A can be used when separating the flash unit
17. tantly pre released during handling The camera will automatically wind on and re cock when pressure is removed from the main release button General The camera is powered by nickel cadmium batteries Type DEAC 5 600DKZ One fully charged battery provides about 1000 exposures The camera accepts two batteries but will cycle just as quickly with only battery Two batteries provide twice as many exposures The fuse is a 1 6 amp medium slow blow with the dimensions 5X20 mm ALWAYS carry a spare fuse Mode selector dial The selector dial has five settings governing the release modes of the camera O NORMAL MODE Following exposure and when the exposure button has been released the film is advanced the between the lens shutter cocked and the mirror returned to the viewing position S PRE RELEASE In this mode certain tunc tions are pre released only the actual operation of ihe between the lens shutter remaining when the main release is pressed Since a number of camera operations are pre relaased the cameras reaction time between release and exposure is reduced to a minimum as is camera induced vibration There is no click stop for the S mode The selector returns to the O mode after pre release has been affected RS The camera is pre released when the mode selector is moved to RS and continues to pre release after each exposure until the mode selector is returned to the O or A position A Automatic The camera
18. type indicator 30 Film sensitivity selector 37 Battery 44 Roll holder key 31 Strap lug 38 Lens drive axle 46 Film consumption indicator 32 Accessory rail 39 Fuse 46 Magazine slide 33 6 pole OTF metering output 40 Fuse holder 34 OTF metering output cover 41 Quick coupling plate 35 Battery compartment cover 42 Tripod socket 3 8 locking button cs aS A M The battery and luse The battery will be found packed separately in the camera carton as is the fuse The camera will not operate before the battery and fuse are inserted into the camera s battery compartment Access to the battery compartment is via the cover on the left side of the camera s motor housing or lower section This cover can be unlocked by turning the slot in the locking button to a vertical position Use the Hasselblad key disc or a suitable sized coin for this purpose Inserting the baltery and fuse insert the battery into either of the two receptac les PLUS END FIRST Insert the fuse into the upper right hand fuse receptacle Replace the battery compartment cover The two lugs at the front of the cover must engage the corresponding slots in the front of the motor housing The coveris then swung closed and the locking button turned until the siot is in a horizontal position Check that the electrical circuit is complete by firing the camera via the main release button This will also ensure that the camera has not been inadver
19. y use The unit consists of an adapter and a motor housing panel in black or chrome which replaces the standard battery cover on the camera The unit is available for 110 volts AC or 220 volts AC 51678 Macro flash unit This flash unit contains two light sources that can be fired simultaneously or one at a time Itis even possible to change the light with the aid of wide angle and other screens By attaching the unit to the Hasselblad 500ELX via the flash adapter SCA 390 it is possibie to achieve automatic control of flash duration TTL The two light sources can be positioned advan tageously with the help of the Hasselblad macro flash bracket 51657 Macro flash bracket The bracket has three mounting shoes The two arms are articulated at three points and rotatable 360 The bracket is attached to the lens accessory mount with separate fens mounting rings which atso have a stot for a gelatin filter holder
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