20 Most Recent Hasselblad 501CM Medium Format Camera Questions & Answers

The mirror pivots and does not need much force to move it. So you can try taking the lens off or opening the back cover. and gently give it a tug. I have had some of the older mirrors stick due to dirt or grime. It is possible you have damage but it s hard to say. Once you have access to the mirror just gently pull on the edge. If you are lucky that will pop the mirror into its proper position. If it sticks again then the camera needs to be looked at for something bent or damaged by a camera tech. .

How fast are you popping off shots? Be sure you're allowing time for your strobes to recharge after each photo. Also, depending on your lense, there is a switch for X and M sync, X is for electronic flash, M for old flash bulbs - if you've managed to slip it off of X to M you'll get no use of the strobes. It's also possible that your sync cord has came unplugged or loose from the PC socket or the strobe/power pack itself, or that the cord is simply bad (it happens frequently) - try a new cord. But, be sure you're allowing 2-3 seconds at minimum for your strobes to recharge unless you're somewhere you're sure they're setup and able to cycle faster.

There is nothing electronic in this model to go wrong, including the lense, so whatever is wrong is either in a user setting, or in equipment from the cord on.

On my Hasselblad 501 CM, I have never encountered this problem. As expensive as these cameras are, and delicate, I wouldn't chance it. I would contact the Hasselbad company and ask them to fix it for you.

http://www.hasselbladusa.com/service--support/technical-support/contact.aspx

I would try the above link to contact hasselblad's tech support if I were you.

Good luck on this.

Hello Hasselblad -

I have the same housing, and have all of these parts. However, I need to keep them so that I can still operate my rig.

I have a few suggestions:

1) create and save some searches in ebay that will alert you to this stuff when it eventually will surface

2) contact Subaquatic Camera in Salinas, CA. My understanding from one of their techs is that he fabricated at least some of these parts for another client. Perhaps he still has the machining specs and could make them up for you

3) contact me if you need photographs of the parts for purposes of providing to a machine shop to have them made for you (earmstro a t hotmail d o t com)

And for anyone else who has parts for these housings, I am looking for two different parts that go with a SWC camera in this housing:

- the fitting that mounts in the flash shoe, that engages with the front section mechanicals to trip the shutter release

- the film advance adapter for a SWC

I would most like to purchase these parts but if someone can just help me out with photographs (and better yet, dimensions taken with a micrometer), I would be most grateful as that will be enough information to go have the parts I need made.

thanks,
-Eric

Maybe the lens and the body is "out of sync"?
Check the little slottet screw-like thing in the buttom of the lens. If the shutter in the lens has been released, this little screw needs turning until the shutter is cocked. The slot should be parallel to the edge of the lens.

Depending on the age of the camera, I gather that the screw we are turning is the one that sets the lens spring? IF so you must turn it almost one whole turn and the more you turn it the harder it gets to turn! It will latch when it gets to the right spot and then you can take the lens off! Be very careful! if you slip off the screw with the tool, you can damage the lens.

I'm not used to Hasselblad. (Out of reach) I wonder if the thing you call crazed is blinking of the highlights, indicating you over blown that part of the picture. It is your decision, if you leave the overblown parts as they are, or retake the picture one or a few stops lower.

Send to a repair facility like CRIS or United camera repair. This is something mechanical that cannot be repaired at home.

The clue is in your descrition; Old. If the mechanism has jammed, due to age or lack of use that causes tarnisg=hing on the contacts, the motor/mechanism will not load. I would get it serviced at an aurgorised Minolta repair shop. Contact Minolta for a list of authorised repairers.

If your picture frame is not recognizing the 16GB PNY card and displaying a "No Card" message, there could be several reasons for this issue:

1. Compatibility: Some picture frames may have limitations on the size or type of memory card they can accept. Ensure that the picture frame is compatible with SDHC or SDXC cards, as these are the types commonly used for higher-capacity cards like 16GB.
2. File System: Check if the memory card is formatted in a compatible file system such as FAT32 or exFAT. Some picture frames may not recognize cards formatted in other file systems. You may need to format the card using a compatible file system on your computer before using it in the picture frame.
3. Card Reader Slot: Ensure that the memory card is inserted correctly into the card reader slot of the picture frame. Sometimes, improper insertion can prevent the device from detecting the card.
4. Card Compatibility: While SDHC and SDXC cards are generally backward-compatible with devices that support SD cards, some older picture frames may have limited compatibility with higher-capacity SD cards. Try using a lower-capacity SD card (e.g., 2GB or 4GB) to see if the picture frame recognizes it.
5. Faulty Card or Picture Frame: If none of the above solutions work, there may be an issue with either the memory card or the picture frame itself. Try using the memory card in a different device to check if it's functioning correctly. Similarly, try using a different memory card in the picture frame to see if it's able to recognize it. If the problem persists, there may be a hardware issue with either the card or the picture frame, and you may need to contact the manufacturer for assistance or consider replacing the faulty component.

By following these troubleshooting steps, you should be able to determine the cause of the issue and resolve it accordingly.

We don't have anything available Elizabeth. We are Fixya, and we only supply free information. It would be useful to know the maker as the '1612201' doesn't bring much up and looks like a serial number. Your local camera shop can get them, or you can get online. https://www.google.com/search?q=tripod+feet+replacement //

I own the OptiPix DPF and here is a pic of the owners manual with directions for the OptPixsetup file.

Question edited for a lot more clarity, 'make model (what it is)'. Question moved from Televisions to Photography - Digital Photo Frames. $35 for a new one.

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