Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
A friend of mine has inherited a Hasselblad 500CM, but he can't remove the lens. Apart from cocking the shutter, is there any other tricks that he might have overseen?
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Removing lens on 500CM
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dougpeterson
Workshop Member
There is a small mechanism you can turn by inserting a screwdriver in from the rear (through where the film back goes on).
This is VERY common on 500 series bodies (to the extent that every long-term 500 owner knows the trick).
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
Thank you, Doug 
FoodShooter
Member
^ Agreed. When you remove the back you can carefully push open the hinged plates. (spring loaded iirc, so you'll hold them apart as you proceed) You'll see a small slotted screw head at the front of the camera. Turn it with a screwdriver and it should align the lens/body.
Douglas Fairbank
New member
Good advice, it's good to see the forum working for the members so quickly.
2 extra tips to add to those already posted, only turn in a clockwise direction, get someone to help detach the lens as very few people are blessed with 3 hands. Good luck and don't slip!
2 extra tips to add to those already posted, only turn in a clockwise direction, get someone to help detach the lens as very few people are blessed with 3 hands. Good luck and don't slip!
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
The owner of the camera is a chef. I believe they are mostly equipped with three or more hands, or does it only seem like that?
Douglas Fairbank
New member
I see what you mean, cracking eggs with one hand etc.
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
Thank you all again for the useful advice. I will attempt to resolve the problem tonight, as I have other "business" at his restaurant. The question is: When do I attempt to remove the lens? During the Silvaner Trocken or should I wait until I've finished the Spätburgunder? Should I ask some advice from Fräulein Wunderlich as well?
Douglas Fairbank
New member
I am sure Frau Wunderlich would be happy to be your third hand.
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
Hmmm... Frau Wunderlich... I see that now. Hopefully, her husband won't offer the fourth hand :ROTFL:
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
Problem solved. He didn't know what that button opposite the shutter button was for. He also wondered what I would like to pay for the camera (and the M6 and the R4 and a couple of other cameras plus lenses). My wallet is hurting badly just thinking about it
And it was Fräulein Wunderlich. Photos were taken with an OM-3 and Delta 3200, so it will take some time before they are available :chug:
And it was Fräulein Wunderlich. Photos were taken with an OM-3 and Delta 3200, so it will take some time before they are available :chug: