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Hi Paul,

> I admire your optimism but believe me there is more to it
> than you can imagine right now.

What is this "more"? I understand this stuff (using measuring devices and fabrication) quite well. I really don't think so. This is basic machine shop 101 stuff (to measure the distance between the mounting flange and film rails). This fixture just makes the job much easier, there isn't anything magical about it. It's a straightforward measurement.

Regards,

Austin
 
Thanks guys. It was an excellent question Matthew asked and gave much food for thought. And like Jurgen added, similar comments can be made about our "graduation" to large format.

While watching my first B&W print magically arrive when I was 17 years old is, just as most shooters would agree, the number 1 thrill I have had in photography. BUT, a very close number 2 thrill is definitely the night I first composed an image on my Linhof 4x5 ground-glass of a wonderful building and carefully manipulated the camera movements.

And, of course like Colin said there are many other inspiring pieces of equipment that add some joy and even passion to our photography.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE; MAY YOUR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR BE HAPPY, SAFE AND HEALTHY! Thanks for your friendship and for sharing your knowledge so willingly. Regards, Simon.
 
Austin,

The question remains if it is all that simple why do service centers in the US not check the alignment.
I think it is quite clear that the alignment needs to be acurate for optimum results.
As a matter of fact the technician that showed us the procedure is well known for solving OOF problems
with cameras and filmbacks.

I will send him some more backs and will keep record of the percentage of backs that need adjustment.
So far I guess about 30% need a minor adjustement, 50% will need more work and 20% are spot on.
I have registered the results from 12 filmbacks so far.
These backs are all in the 5-14 year range and have seen moderate use.

Paul
 
Simon,

Thanks very much for your good wishes.
I wish you and all those who participate here by reading or posting that 2008 will be a good year for photography and Hasselblad.
Good health, bigger sensors at a friendly price are the things many would like to see next year.

Matthew,
Thanks for a question that certainly gave us food for thought.
Your Christmas present is on its way to Australia.
If German Post is any good it will arrive in a couple of days.

Paul
 
Simon,

I am pleased you openly shared as have others. Maybe we should pose this same question on the main MF forum pages?

Without boring you all to tears I started photography age 11. At age 24 I stopped for about 22 years. Then I started it up again. It's been a life changing experience where I've found myself again after a while.

I echo your thoughts Simon and wish everyone a peaceful, harmonious and loving time over the new year.

best regards
Matt.
 
Thanks Paul for the gift !

I trust relations between German and Aussie postal services will continue.

I am currently sending some images I shot recently at a jazz festival over to a German jazz group overseas. So I hope it gets there safely.

regards

Matt.
 
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MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you . Hopefully you will have peaceful days and that Santa brings you health and harmony for 2008 .

Also , I would like to join in with Simon and thank you for your contributions and your experience , you shared with the forum .

Best regards Jürgen
 
Thank you and heartily reciprocated.

All the very best to everyone for a very Happy Christmas and a healthy, happy, peaceful and properous New Year.

John

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HaveaHappyHasselbladHoliday !!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL WORLD WIDE FORUM FRIENDS !!!

May the Gremlins be banished in the New Year, and good health be yours.

From the U S of Freakin' A ...

Surfin' Santa Says: "Party On Dudes !!!!!!!"

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P.S. Dear Forum Santa: can we please, please have 900 X 900 @ 400 KB pic uploads?
 
Hi Austin,

I am completely in agreement that one can build a similar rig oneself.

Assuming a suitable milling machine and the necessary measurement tools it should not take a skilled machinist a lot of trouble I think. Although I have a milling machine (not a CNC one, mind you ;-) the "skilled machinist" is sort-a missing :cool:

My guess is that you would probably come up with a simpler construction as well. I'm just trying to relay what I saw of the Hasselblad version. In short: you have a nice challenge for the Christmas holidays :cool: You could even sell some I imagine. With a CNC machine this would really be a no-brainer.

The only obstacle left, if you want to call it that, is the "weird science" way of adjusting. Probably one would need some scrap backs to train ones skills on.

Wilko
 
Marc,

Thanks for a nice pic that brings us a Merry Christmas mood.

I hear there are changes coming next year but nothing is final yet.

Merry Christmas to you and your family and best wishes for a New Year.

Paul
 
G'Day y'all:

From an Aussie in the Deep South, to y'all wherever you may be:

Happy Holiday Season and Have a Great 08, Mate!


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(Hope to meet up with many of you on The Inaugural Great Hasselblad Down-Under Expedition of 2008.

Hurry, just a few seats left.

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Happy Xmas to you all. I've had a good time on this forum (my first year) and I hope we can do it all again in 2008. I bought a Holga because of the rave (raving?) comments here and its not disappointed me....

Nik
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Hi Paul,

> The question remains if it is all that simple why do
> service centers in the US not check the alignment.

Yes, I certainly agree. It may be because of the expense of the rig. It may also be that they don't have the Elven hammer skills necessary to perform said service.

As I said, I don't dispute that this can be measured, but I don't agree that it is "easily" adjusted. Using a hammer to adjust a machined compound curved surface seems very counter-intuitive to me, not impossible, just not very practical. But, clearly *some* think they can (and apparently can) do it successfully.

BTW, what does this magic Elf charge for realigning backs?

Regards,

Austin
 
Austin,

The magic Elf has a special Christmas offer 2 backs fine tuned for the price of one.
Checking a back and adjusting it within the range not needing to take the back apart is 20 USD.
He will do three backs for 40 USD of course those needing a complete rebuild are charged extra.

I understand your astonishment about the method followed to tune these backs.
Keep in mind the way Hasselblad started camera production.
He had two clockmakers and a very talented car mechanic to help him realise the first civilian camera the 1600F.
The filmbacks we know now are not all that much different from the early ones made over 50 years ago.
Many industrial products from those days needed special fitting methods.
This may explain the technique used to bring new backs within factory specs.
The same method applies to backs that have been used and may have suffered mechanical shock etc.
 
"Would have been better with a 903SWC I think."

That can be arranged Colin ... see my 903 SWC extended kit in this site's Classifieds : -)

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@ Marc

That's why I winked ! I saw it in classifieds.

The sirens are calling ... but equally loud is my wife saying ... are you insane ... ;-)

Actually, I'm thinking about it. I know it will be well loved.

See what happens this next week with some other stuff I have happening. If someone else jumps it sooner, so be it.

Cheers,

Colin
 
Colin,

lovely photo of your Christmas wreath. Looks like you will have a splendid time at home.

Marc,

Your 903SWC looks superb. How old is that camera?

Hmmmm, I thought I'd never suffer from G.A.S. again.

Christmas looming, regards to all...

Matt.
 
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