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$4300.00 Summary:
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 Strengths:
Versatility, and conformity to the way I think/act when making
photos. Equipment design/layout/quality are unsurpassed. Weaknesses:
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. Similar Products Used:
Bronica, Mamiya, Yashica medium format
cameras. 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
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