User Manual - Hasselblad.jp

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Film magazines
The 503CW and 503CWD accepts
film magazines allowing for greater
freedom and a useful alternative to
digital capture .
The A12 film magazine accepts all 120 size films and produces a 6 x 6cm image. It is easy to use and
can be pre-loaded for rapid workflow. They provide the opportunity to vary the type of film used
and can be quickly and easily switched mid-film without losing any frames.
There are a number of reasons why using film might either be preferable or even necessary for digital
photographers too. For example you might want the specific results you know that a certain film
emulsion can produce or you might want to use very long exposure times, etc.
A magazine also functions as an emergency battery-free back up to a digital capture unit. Also, remember
that a 6 x 6 cm film magazine use will allow you to exploit the full focal length of your lenses.
Operation of the magazines is not difficult but pay particular attention to the section on loading.
Go through the procedure one step at a time and practice a little until you feel confident. Note especially
which way round the spool of film is placed and the positioning of the backing paper under
the clamp bar.
The film is automatically advanced frame-by-frame in the magazine by the camera winding mechanism
and consequently only when attached to the camera body. Therefore when separated, the
magazine and camera body could become unmatched. This can be determined by checking the
magazine status indicator or by the winding crank status.
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Parts & components
A. Magazine slide I. Film take-up spool
B. Film load indicator J. Grooved take-up knob
C. Film holder key K. Film clamp
D. Magazine slide holder L. Film holder number
E. Film tab holder M. Spool clamp bar
F. Film winder crank N. Film supply spool
G. Frame counter O. Film load index
H. Film advance indicator P. Film load index for Ilford black & white film only
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Loading the magazine
The magazine can be loaded on, or off the camera. If it is to be loaded off the camera,
then the magazine slide must be inserted first.
In either case, when inserting the slide ensure that its flat side is towards the rear (see
detail in illustration 4) as this facilitates the removal of the film holder.
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