The Hasselblad 500C is a classic medium format film SLR camera from the Hasselblad V system. Here is a brief introduction:
- Year of Birth: Officially launched in 1957, research began in 1953.
- Production Volume: Approximately 76,700 units were produced from 1957 to 1970.
- Design Features: It features a leaf shutter mechanism, equipped with high-quality Carl Zeiss lenses, and has an automatic retractable aperture lens design. The camera is constructed entirely of metal and employs a modular design, allowing for easy interchangeability of the lens, film back, and viewfinder.
- Historical Significance: It is one of the most iconic cameras in the history of photography and the first model in the Hasselblad 500 series, capturing numerous historic moments, such as portraits of Audrey Hepburn and Ansel Adams’ “Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico.” In 1962, it was launched into space aboard the Mercury rocket, becoming the first camera to document space history.
Hasselblad 500C + Planar 80/2.8 + Jiancheng GP3
Hasselblad 80/2.8 + GP3 + D76 (100->400 push) development temperature was too low, resulting in underdevelopment.
Hasselblad Distagon 60/3.5 + Fuji NS Pro + C41 hand development
Hasselblad 150/4 + Lucky Film
