Hasselblad 205FCC Medium Format

Hasselblad 205FCC Medium Format 

DESCRIPTION

The ultimate camera with total exposure control and all the special features to help the demanding photographer in any field of photography, professional or non-professional, create images in a proven, most logical fashion.

USER REVIEWS

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[Feb 17, 2023]
ampva301


Strength:

This tripod is incredibly sturdy, I use it with my 300mm lens while trying to fix wall corner. The knobs to adjust the legs are located at the top of the tripod, so I won't topple it if I accidentally bump against them.

Weakness:

None so far

Purchased:
New  
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RATING
5
[Feb 03, 2023]
hgriffin08


Strength:

Hi, i really like the very unique design this SLR gives. it really gives a good form to the photographer.

Weakness:

painters is just here for you

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RATING
5
[Jan 29, 2023]
Madmardigan


Strength:

If you need to keep photo equipment dry if the bag falls into the water, and you need to carry it on your back and not in your hand (a la the Pelican case solution), there are only two alternatives - the LowePro DZ100 and DZ200. Pocatello Mobile Truck Repair

Weakness:

None , ,

Purchased:
New  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Jan 12, 2023]
disposableser


Strength:

An earlier reviewer mentioned that the D80 was slow, however, the only times I've ever seen this is when I had to use a slow SD card. Ordinarily I feed this camera a SanDisk Extreme III, and it's blindingly fast. What I like most is that this camera is NOT a menu driven camera. Just about anything you need has an external control which minimizes going to the menu screen (something I hate about Canons), view website!

Weakness:

Clearer ISO above 600 would have been nice. I compensate by using very fast glass, something that has worked very well for me.

Purchased:
New  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Oct 03, 2022]
Janwil


Strength:

Oh this is a good product! Keep it up Cincinnati Roofers

Weakness:

none so far

OVERALL
RATING
5
[Sep 13, 2022]
Toddclo


Strength:

I use a 300mm lens with this tripod and it is rock solid. I dont have to worry about knocking my tripod over while reaching for the knobs to adjust the legs, since it is done from the top. mobile truck repair

Weakness:

none . .

Purchased:
New  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Sep 21, 2001]
JayH

Strength:

Versatility, and conformity to the way I think/act when making photos. Equipment design/layout/quality are unsurpassed.

Weakness:

Price. Hasselblad equipment is very expensive. HOWEVER, I''ve never felt it was OVERpriced -- the quality is unsurpassed, and the infinite level of interchangeability makes the equipment virtually timeless. I''ve NEVER regreted a penny I''ve spent on Hassy equipment.

An amazing combination of technical wizardry for creative control. I''ve used Hassy equipment for years, but this is the first focal plane, internally metered one I''ve ever used -- it is a liberating experience, to say the least. If you use the zone system for B&W photography, you will benefit greatly from this feature of the 205FCC. The ability to work directly in zones, and to then control the levels of contrast of your composition is unmatched in any other system. If you have always wanted to try the zone system, but were intimidated by it, this camera makes it so simple that it''s almost mindless to use/understand. For the true afficionados of the zone system, the ability to calibrate one shutter (the camera''s focal plane shutter), instead of calibrating every lens you own (large format, or non focal plane shutter medium format equipment), gives you the ability to get the most from your system with the smallest amount of preliminary work. I have even found that I use the zone system function of this camera for color work. In fact, with the exception of using a couple of the other specialized functions of this camera for setting film speed (when using non FCC film backs), or similar things, I pretty much leave it in the zone mode, as it gives me the abiltiy to control my exposures in a way that makes the most sense to me. I cannot say enough about this camera/system. I can''t imagine using anything else, now that I''ve used the 205FCC

Customer Service

Very good. I''ve spoken with the customer support people numerous times -- they''re very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and have always followed-up with any questions that they couldn''t answer

Similar Products Used:

Bronica, Mamiya, Yashica medium format cameras.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
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