Hasselblad 553ELX Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by: Russell Ruggiero
(Professional)

Review Date
February 9, 2003

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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2 votes

Review 1 of 6

Price Paid: $1500.00 from Le Camera

Summary:

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.

Strengths:

Build Quality

Weaknesses:

Weight

Similar Products Used:

Rollie 6008 and 6003

Customer Service:

Very Good

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Rating
Reviewed by: Carl Hyndman
(Professional)

Review Date
November 1, 2000

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

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2 votes

Review 2 of 6

Price Paid: $11000.00

Summary:

Works well with digital back. Great construction.

Strengths:

Extra sharp photos. Comprehensive system.

Weaknesses:

Price. Awkward to hold. Slow motor drive.

Similar Products Used:

Rollei. 35mm

Customer Service:

Good.

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Rating
Reviewed by: Kent Jorna
(Expert)

Review Date
August 30, 2000

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

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1 votes

Review 3 of 6

Price Paid: $800.00 from eBay

Summary:

Want a great Camera? Buy the best!

Strengths:

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.

Weaknesses:

? I have not found any!

Similar Products Used:

Why bother with others when you have the best!

Customer Service:

Have not needed any service!!!

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Rating
Reviewed by: Nathan Wong
(Professional)

Review Date
August 3, 2000

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

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1 votes

Review 4 of 6

Summary:

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.

Strengths:

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.

Weaknesses:

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.

Similar Products Used:

500 c/m, motorized and non-motorized 35mm equipment, 4x5 cameras.

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.

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Rating
Reviewed by: Joseph Elario
(Professional)

Review Date
November 12, 1999

Overall Rating
4 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

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Review 5 of 6

Model Reviewed:
553ELX Black Camera Body

Summary:

Shoot this camera . either on location , or in the studio . . . ( never use at the ceremony where noise is not needed ) .
As I said . . . it is very responsive , just a wonderful feel .... I suggest a PM,RM type finder . Wtih that combination your eye never leaves the viewfinder ... you can actually focus & shoot with your right hand . I do & I'm left handed .
It's no wonder that NASA continues to use this camera .

Strengths:

Fast & very responsive .... the true workhorse of the line .

Weaknesses:

problems at times with the proper seating of batteries , however . . never cost me an exposure .

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

Customer Service:

always pleased .

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