Hasselblad 503CWDII User Manual
digital CaMERaS
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CWD II
the original 503CW was built around the classic 500 series
camera with its range of high performance, central shutter
based lenses. the addition of a high-end 16 megapixel dig-
ital capture unit, 50% larger than full frame 35mm dSlRs,
and a unique Hasselblad color solution turns this classic camera
into a digital workhorse.
Classic retro features round off the package.
• 50% larger sensor than full frame 35mm DSLRs
camera with its range of high performance, central shutter
based lenses. the addition of a high-end 16 megapixel dig-
ital capture unit, 50% larger than full frame 35mm dSlRs,
and a unique Hasselblad color solution turns this classic camera
into a digital workhorse.
Classic retro features round off the package.
• 50% larger sensor than full frame 35mm DSLRs
• Coated IR sensor filter to enhance Hasselblad’s unique
color solution
• 2.5 inch TFT display
• 3 storage modes: CF card, ImageBank-II or tethered operation
• Digital capture unit also compatible with virtually all V system
• 3 storage modes: CF card, ImageBank-II or tethered operation
• Digital capture unit also compatible with virtually all V system
cameras built after 1957 as well as large format cameras
(with adapter).
(with adapter).
• Compatible with all CF lenses
The camera Victor would have built
In addition to being the founder of our company, Victor
Hasselblad was a dedicated photographer and innovator. There’s no
telling what he would have achieved with today’s digital technology,
but we think we’re on the right track.
Hasselblad was a dedicated photographer and innovator. There’s no
telling what he would have achieved with today’s digital technology,
but we think we’re on the right track.
The 503CWD II provides the best of both worlds – classic Hassel-
blad design and functionality and all that modern digital technology
has to offer. And by classic we mean a solid, mechanical body that
retains the ability to use film magazines. As a bonus, the digital cap-
ture unit can not only be fitted to most other V system cameras, but
has to offer. And by classic we mean a solid, mechanical body that
retains the ability to use film magazines. As a bonus, the digital cap-
ture unit can not only be fitted to most other V system cameras, but
also to large format cameras, making the 503CWD II a very effec-
tive, flexible and economical choice. This model satisfies the wishes
for a quality product with a retro feel that matches the demands
from the present while retaining the ability to use film.
tive, flexible and economical choice. This model satisfies the wishes
for a quality product with a retro feel that matches the demands
from the present while retaining the ability to use film.
This digital single lens reflex camera offers power winder/IR remote
options, supports the entire range of Hasselblad lenses from the
first C series to today’s CFi/CFE series. The leaf shutters offer
speeds from 1 to 1/500 s with flash sync at all shutter speeds.
options, supports the entire range of Hasselblad lenses from the
first C series to today’s CFi/CFE series. The leaf shutters offer
speeds from 1 to 1/500 s with flash sync at all shutter speeds.