Originally posted by mgarsteck:
Originally posted by Morgan:
This is a easy question to answer. Go find a used Hasselblad 500 series body. You can use film and even find a digital back if you select one of the models that can accept a CCD back. You can also purchased used Hasselblad lenses, which are amazing. A good film kit can be had for a very reasonable cost these days. So, hunt for a bargain. A good handheld light meter is also essential as is a sturdy tripod. I have two mint bodies, with four film backs and four lenses, as well as prism meters, grips, sun shades, and a myriad of other accessories. Hasselblad is truly amazing and beats all the digital cameras sold today in so many ways, including my Nikon D3. The Mamiya is a great camera too, but does not have the same calibre of Carl Ziess glass. The lenses are what makes it all so good. |
Are the lenses compatible with the new bodies of the pure digital Hasselblads? |
No, the 5 series lenses are not universal to the new all-digital products. However, in many ways, I find the older glass to be superior to anything on the market, including the newer lenses.
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