Hasselblad 553ELX Medium Format
Hasselblad 553ELX Medium Format
USER REVIEWS
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[Feb 09, 2003]
Russell Ruggiero
Professional
Strength:
Build Quality
Weakness:
Weight This is a no-fault offering. The 553 ELX has never gone down. It is built to NASA standards, and made to the take heat and cold like no other product. The 553 ELX is the standard that other are judged against. Customer Service Very Good Similar Products Used: Rollie 6008 and 6003 |
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[Aug 03, 2000]
Nathan Wong
Professional
Strength:
It's a wonderful camera. Very easy to use. What sets this camera apart from say a 503CW with motor is that you can have it automatically lock up the mirror after each exposure. A must have if you use long exposures. Very responsive.
Weakness:
heavy, takes 5 batteries (not 6 or 4...always odd), the battery cover coin lock area can break easily. Super glue took care of that though. A very versitile camera that I would recommend to anyone, esp. the ELD model. It should be used on a tripod, but not necessary. The auto mirror lockup is a real plus and that's what really sets this camera apart from the rest. Customer Service when my 120mm lens jammed and the blades got messed up and it wouldn't come off the camera body Hasselblad got it off within a week or two. Similar Products Used: 500 c/m, motorized and non-motorized 35mm equipment, 4x5 cameras. |
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[Aug 30, 2000]
Kent Jorna
Expert
Strength:
Very versatile camera. Accepts nearly all new and old lenses. Should be used on a tripod - all photos would work better for everyone if camera is used with a tripod. Real work horse of a camera.
Weakness:
? I have not found any! Want a great Camera? Buy the best! Customer Service Have not needed any service!!! Similar Products Used: Why bother with others when you have the best! |
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[Nov 01, 2000]
Carl Hyndman
Professional
Strength:
Extra sharp photos. Comprehensive system.
Weakness:
Price. Awkward to hold. Slow motor drive. Works well with digital back. Great construction. Customer Service Good. Similar Products Used: Rollei. 35mm |
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[Nov 12, 1999]
Joseph Elario
Professional
Model Reviewed:
553ELX Black Camera Body
Strength:
Fast & very responsive .... the true workhorse of the line .
Weakness:
problems at times with the proper seating of batteries , however . . never cost me an exposure . Shoot this camera . either on location , or in the studio . . . ( never use at the ceremony where noise is not needed ) . Customer Service always pleased . Similar Products Used: Yes ... the Hasselblad 503CW W/winder . I own it ... rarely use w/winder that is . setup pales in comparison to El mod |
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[Aug 05, 1999]
fred h
Professional
Model Reviewed:
553ELX Black Camera Body
Strength:
best camera i ever had
Weakness:
None super Similar Products Used: None |