O.K. Marc
This is now my camera. Give me the details, paypal or otherwise, and we'll seal the deal. I am not in a hurry so to save paypal fees etc. I am happy to send a cashiers check or the like and you can send me the body when everything clears.
I will be in need of some lenses so if you have any for sale let me know. I will be using this primarily for landscapes and portraits so I would guess that 35, 55, 120 or 140 are great starting points.
I am a MF newbie so any advice you may have is welcomed indeed.
Thanks
Woody
Good, then you know ... this is just the camera body, viewfinder, and film back. You will need to get lenses for it ... and I'd be perfectly happy to help you select by figuring what kind of photography you like to do, and picking your first lenses to accomplish that. For me, my favorite standard lens is the 100/3.5. If you like a 35mm lens on a 35mm camera, then the 65/3.5 will be your choice. KEH is a great resouce for Hasselblad lenses ... for example they have a Zeiss 65/3.5 CF T* in EX condition for $695.
Here are the choices: (There are different letter designations, but I suggest you stick with CFs as the best bang for the buck)
35/3.5 Fisheye: speciality lens.
40/4 CF: (there are two choices here CF and CF FLE. The FLE has a Floating Lens Element for better corrected close-up work, but is more pricey.
50/4 CF and CF FLE: (best choice for all-around wide work)
65/3.5 CF: IMO, the one to have if you're only having one. If you get the 40mm this is a good next step.
80/2.8 CF: a next step if you get the 50mm
100/3.5 CF: the "razor blade" lens of the Zeiss line up. So sharp you can barely believe your eyes. Great companion to the 65/3.5
120/4 CF Makro: not a macro lens as you know it in 35mm ... requires ex. tubes or a bellows extention to get really close ... but famous for it's flatness of field ... this was my number one studio lens for product photography ... optimized for close up, so less good for portraits IMO.
150/4 CF: the classic Zeiss portrait lens.
180/4 CF: the second "razor blade" lens in the Zeiss line-up. If you get this for portrait work you'll need a Zeiss Softer #1 to tame it's ruthless resolution that shows every pore on a person's face and renders tonal gradations on a strand of hair. I love this lens.
250/5.6 CF: the managable long lens in the system.
350/5.6 CF: a biggy ( I have a mint copy of this wonderful telephoto)
500/8 (don't know much about this lens except that it's BIG)
BTW, the price for this limited edition camera was special for this forum's members only, and is a steal.
If you don't have one, I will throw in a small hand meter, plus add some 120 film to get you started ... AND, when you get a shot you really like, I'll scan it on my Imacon 949 for free : -)
PM me, I'll need your shipping address where someone can sign for the package during working hours and the phone number there.
Thanks-
Marc