20 Most Recent Hasselblad 503CW Medium Format Camera Questions & Answers

There should be a small slide-switch on the wind knob itself. If you slide it back, the knob will rotate backward slightly and pop off the body.

This will need a complete overhaul. KEH in Georgia can repair this professionally
Their website is keh.com

The Hasselblad ELM does not need adapting to use the Imacon or hasselblad digital back  the following backs fit on the ELM and can be triggered with a cable that should be supplied with the back. 
Hasselblad V96c 16mp square format back  Hasselblad CFV 16mp square format back with CF slot Hasselblad CFVII 16mp square format back with CF slot + larger screen
the following backs will work but need to have a V adapter plate fitted to the back 
96c 16mp square format back  132c 22mp 645 format back  528c 22mp 645 format back with Multishot option CF-22 22mp 645 format back with CF slot CF-22 MS 22mp 645 format back with CF slot & Multishot option CF-39 39mp 645 format back with CF slot CF-39 MS 39mp 645 format back with CF slot & Multishot option

When fitting and digital back to an older camera the best advice is to get the camera body serviced to ensure that the back mount is correct as the digital backs require a better fit than the film backs did. If the mount is off it will cause back or front focus. 

This site has a link to downloading the manual:

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/hasselblad/hasselblad_503cw/hasselblad_503cw.htm

Can you shoot rear curtain flash modes?

If not, try this:

Advance the camera.
Open up the shutter(set mirror lock-up). You'll have to remove the Winder CW to do this.
Push black Tap up to open up the shutter. Don't worry, lens is still closed.
You'll not see anything from the viewfinder, just black.
Trip the shutter button.
Now, check the images.
What do you get?
Try shooting under one second in low light.
Battery is new and not over 5 years old?

71% related to digital back
24% related to battery
4% related to electronic/mech problems & human errors
1% related to camera's back to digital back

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if you can acquire sharp image with your 80mm, but not the 50mm and 120mmmm, there is no problem with your camera body, i.e. lens-flange to film plane. but how come you can not manage to get a sharp spot anywhere from the full turn of focusing rings with your 50mm and 120mm, unless the lens units inside these 2 lenses shifted. i doubt this happened to both lenses simultaneously?

if you are sure that your lenses have problem, send them for focusing test, since they are good and expensive lenses.

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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 //