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Pistol grip for Hasselblad

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flashbulbman

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Today I purchased another Hasselblad to compliment my 500EL. I got a 500 CM with a 80 Planar CF. I want a pistol grip with trigger built in. How many model grips are there? Some I saw on Ebay were listed as "left hand" grips, so I assume the majority are made for right handed use. How do they differ in that if you hold one in your left hand, you fire it with the left index, and I assume if you have a right hand grip, you fire it with the right hand index finger. Is one more practical than the other and easier to use than the other?
 
There are multiple varieties of Hasselblad pistol grips and there are many experts here who can detail the catalog numbers and detailed features. In general, the typical pistol grip sits under the camera body. The flash bracket has a similarly designed grip which sits to the left side of the camera body. AFAIK, they are all only left handed - the grip is strongly contoured for your left hand - the trigger release falls under your left index finger (the exception is a double posted non-contoured grip for the EL and EL/M). Be aware, that both the flash bracket grip and the pistol grip types come in different versions for the motor and non-motorized bodies.
 
Hasselblad cameras were designed to be held in the left hand while the right hand is free for focussing, shutter and aperture adjustement and transport of the film after exposure.

It follows that all grips are from the LH variety.

I would like to mention " The Hasselblad Compendium " by Rick Nordin as a great source of information about the V series.
Not sure whether this excellent book is still available new.
Various sites for used books will certainly offer this most comprehensive volume from Rick Nordin.


Vic.
 
Just checked the availability of the book I recommended.
It appears the Hasselblad compendium has become a collectors item.

Although I regard this book as the best source for information about V series cameras the current price is ridiculous.
RRP was around 30 GBP or 50 euro.
The book is now offered for over ten times that price.

A revised larger version of this book will be available in a little while.
Better wait for that new book than to pay these inflated prices.


Vic.
 
I am sure you will like what you see.
The book is the best guide to the V system I have seen so far.

The author will be sorry to see his book is now getting ridiculous prices simply because it is out of print.

I have two copies, one I use in my office, the other is part of my collection of Hasselblad literature.


Vic.
 
My Pistol grip made by Lindahl arrived this morning from an Ebay purchase. It has a trigger on the left side. However, when I put it on my 500 CM and pulled the trigger, nothing happens. Pulling the trigger does nothing to activate the plunger that presses against the camera release button. I sent off an email to the seller, who answered within an hour. He reminded me the ad read USED, AS IS, and NO RETURNS. My smart ass wife told me to read the ad again for the item, and no where did it say that the grip works. Sooooooo, I am batting 100 on all my Hasselblad items I got from Ebay. Every one of them had a defect. My 80mm Planar, black second style, is coming Monday by UPS. I am anxious to see if it works too. I have decided not to buy anything else on Ebay or should I calll it EVILBAY.
 
I had a Lindahl flash grip for a while. It was not a good product. Mechanism is poorly built and doesn't hold up.

Terry
 
WHY do you keep buying non Hasselblad items????? Hasselblad items are made to WORK!!!!!! The only thing Lindahl made that Hasselblad took was the dark slide holder on the new style backs, this was a Lindahl design.
 
I am learning from experience from all the mistakes I have made. I never saw these items before in person. I shot mainly with 8x10 and 5x7 view cameras, and two 4x5 Speed Graphics. Recently, I went by the price of the items I bought on Ebay. Unfortunately, you get what you pay for. What I make on the side with my camera is negligable these days. Soccer moms and dorks with their digital cameras took a lot of business away from me. Some even give their photos away free. I refuse to go digital. I thought the Hassleblad would be a good way to save money on film. My 5x7 Portra films were discontinued by Kodak. Even the 4x5 films are expensive and so is the processing and proofing. I now have the lab develope my film only. I scan it myself and print myself on my Epson.
 
flashbulbman said:
My smart ass wife told me to read the ad again for the item, and no where did it say that the grip works. I have decided not to buy anything else on Ebay or should I calll it EVILBAY.
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Your wife seems to be the one who should do the buying.........:)

Stop buying at evilbay is the best thing you can do.
It is impossible to find true bargains on ebay for items that are in demand.

Vic.
 
You are so right. No need for me to buy anything else now. I have a 500 ELM, a 500 CM, a later model 50 Distagon, a later model 150 Sonnar, three finders, (waistlevel, 45, and 90 degree) and Monday, my 80 Planar should arrive. Now I can get down to takng photos again. Have a look at this Youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8ArHxmELYg

I watched this entire movie when it came out in 1966. It was the first time I saw the Hasselblad. Always wanted one after seeing this scene.
 
Hasselblad cameras are still an icon, often used when a professional camera is needed as props in film or on television.

I watched Blow Up as well in 1966.
The difference with flashbulbman is I already had my first Hasselblad camera in those days........:z04_carrot:

Great film, the tension is built by not completing the sequences.
Smart trick by director Michelangelo Antonioni.


Vic.
 
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