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Swc-e
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Godfrey
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I seem to recall seeing a photo of one at some point in the past. A quick search showed up these two photos...
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richardman
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Yes, for the Apollo program
Godfrey
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Well, they wouldn't have made an 903SWC-E for the Apollo program, since the 903SWC wasn't released until the late 1990s and the Apollo program was terminated in 1974 or so. I don't recall any of the older SWC models being fitted with a motor drive unit; the version concurrent with the Apollo program was the original SWC and then the slightly updated model with the T* multicoated version of the Biogon 35mm lens, which I believe dates to 1970-1971.
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richardman
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Sorry, I was momentarily confused ;-) Yes, the MKWE is based on the 903SWC. It's a companion to the MK70, both with Roseau plate - just like the Apollo Hasselblads ;-)
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/hasselblad/cameras/hasselmodels/models/mkw.htm
And there is a SWCE, a SWC with the EL motor drive
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photograph...lad/cameras/hasselmodels/models/superwide.htm
Both are produced by Hasselblad-AB, a separate company that made (makes?) precision scientific instruments.
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/hasselblad/cameras/hasselmodels/models/mkw.htm
And there is a SWCE, a SWC with the EL motor drive
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photograph...lad/cameras/hasselmodels/models/superwide.htm
Both are produced by Hasselblad-AB, a separate company that made (makes?) precision scientific instruments.
Godfrey
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That seems inaccurate; I don't know that 'Hasselblad-AB' is a separate company ... I think Victor Hasselblad AB is the full name of the original company and that the MK series of cameras was made by a specialized engineering group producing customized technical camera products, modified for specific uses.
Regardless, although these SWC-E variants have the Roseau plate, there is no mention or evidence of their use in NASA space missions that I've found. They're darn cool cameras anyway!
Fun stuff!
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I followed hasselblad a lot but i did not know about this one. It is very cool but i think the motor will make it heavy.That seems inaccurate; I don't know that 'Hasselblad-AB' is a separate company ... I think Victor Hasselblad AB is the full name of the original company and that the MK series of cameras was made by a specialized engineering group producing customized technical camera products, modified for specific uses.
Regardless, although these SWC-E variants have the Roseau plate, there is no mention or evidence of their use in NASA space missions that I've found. They're darn cool cameras anyway!
Fun stuff!
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richardman
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I have seen in elsewhere that calls it a "separate company", it could have been a different division / group / subsidiary, and mis-translated. I do not know.
Godfrey
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I had a 500ELW body for a brief time. Lovely piece of machinery, but the motor made it much bulkier and heavier than my 500CM. I'd have kept it, though, except that the one I had proved to have a fault so, on consideration, I just returned it and didn't look for another.
One of the things I've always liked about the Hasselblad 500 cameras is how compact and light they are for 6x6 cameras. I really can carry a 500CM with WLF and 80mm lens in my backpack without any strain or special consideration.
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