The Hasselblad 501CM is a lightweight, compact camera, designed with one thing in mind: taking the best pictures possible. Every detail has been engineered from the ground up with the photographer in mind, resulting in a camera that does what it's supposed to do, year after year after year. No bells and whistles, just the utmost in quality; simple and straightforward.
Thanks to the innovative GMS (Gliding Mirror System), it produces a full viewfinder image with virtually all Hasselblad lenses.
The 501CM is a fully mechanical, medium-format, single-lens reflex camera, featuring interchangeable lenses, viewfinders, film magazines and a host of other accessories.
The 501CM kit provides the ideal gateway for photographers wishing to enter the Hasselblad system.
Technical Features:
Flash synchronization at all shutter speeds
Leaf shutter with speeds from 1s to 1/500s and B
One-piece, cast aluminium camera body
Gliding Mirror System for full viewfinder image with virtually all lenses
Format: 6x6 cm (2 1/4 x 2 1/4") or 6x4.5 cm (2 1/4 x 1 5/8") with appropriate magazines, 6x4.5 cm (2 1/4 x 1 5/8") or 6x3 cm (2 1/4 x 1 1/5") with format mask
Compatible with all CFi/CFE/CF/CB/C-lenses, all magazines, viewfinders and most accessories
Film choices: 120 and 220 roll film, 70 mm perforated film, and Polaroid with optional back
Weight: 4 lbs.