Hasselblad 555ELD Medium Format SLR

The 555ELD, the latest in a long line of Hasselblad motorized leaf shutter cameras, has inherited the long-lasting reliability and reputation of its predecessors. But we aren't content to rest on our laurels, no matter how impressive they are. We are constantly improving the 555ELD, adding useful modifications such as a mirror suspension, similar to that used in one of Hasselblad's space camera models. This suspension system, designed to meet the demands of camera use in space, considerably prolongs the working-life of the mirror mechanism. Other modifications include the camera body interior coating that reduces the stray-light level to an absolute minimum, further enhancing image contrast.

Using the 555ELD's IR Release unit that attaches to the camera's front release ports and the IR Remote control, you can operate the camera from distances up to 10 m (33'). This allows you unsurpassed freedom of movement, enabling you to be where you need to be in the studio, without being physically connected to the camera. In addition, the camera's motor drive ensures that your camera will always be wound and ready for your next exposure, both for single shots and sequences of more than one picture per second.

In addition to being the ideal studio camera for conventional photography, a range of features make the 555ELD the ideal camera for professional digital imaging applications as well. Integrated data bus connections interface directly with corresponding connections on the digital back, thus eliminating the need of an external cord between the camera and the digital back.

The camera features a unique dual release system with two separate release ports on the camera front. One is used for conventional photography on normal film and the other activates the digital back via the data bus connections.

The precision made Hasselblad lenses, the highly efficient internal stray-light protection, and the rigid magazine mount make the 555ELD the perfect platform for the use of digital backs. Using a single-shot digital back with memory unit and power pack, you can freely work on location even with the camera hand-held. Simply focus and compose your image on the camera's bright Acute-Matte D focusing screen and release the exposure from the camera.
Features
Built-in heavy-duty motor
Camera body interior coating reduces stray-light level to an absolute minimum, further enhancing image contrast
TTL/OTF flash metering
Integrated data bus connections for digital backs
Shutter speeds with flash sync up to 1/500 s
Optional IR Remote control

Specifications
Camera Type Medium Format SLR (Single Lens Reflex) Camera
Format 6 x 6cm format
Lens Mount Exclusive Hasselblad bayonet lens mount; Accepts all C, CF, CB, CFI, CFE lenses
Viewfinder SLR type interchangeable waist level focusing screen, standard Micro-prism/Split-Image Acute-Matte "D" type #42215; a total of seven focusing screens are available; One-touch folding waist level hood with built-in 4.5x magnifier. Optional diopter correction lenses. Field of view: 100 per cent of actual picture area
Focus Type Helicoid (manual rotating mount)
Exposure Metering Possible with optional metered viewfinders
Shutter /Release Mechanical leaf shutter, 1 second to 1/500th and "B". Shutter speeds in full stops only.
Electronic front release; Release cord or infra-red control
Flash sync Film Speed Range ISO 64-4000; "PC" socket for electronic flash connection on lens barrel. Flash synchronization possible at all shutter speeds up to 1/500th. TTL/OTF flash capability with Hasselblad D-Flash 40, Metz, Quantum Q Flash, and Sunpak systems.
Film Transport Built-in motorized film advance with simultaneous shutter and mirror winding; maximum speed of 1.3fps; Remote shutter release via cord. Optional Infra-red Release Unit (#46349) attaches to the front release ports of the camera and is powered by camera batteries. Can be set for normal or digital photography. Supplied with the IR Remote Control (#44113) and works up to approximately 10m (33ft.)
Tripod Socket Both 3/8" and 1/4" sockets and tripod plate for rapid mounting with the optional Hasselblad Quick Coupling Accessory (Tripod Quick-Coupling S, #45144)
Depth Of Field Preview Yes - with lever on lens barrel
Mirror Lock Up Five different shutter/mirror modes; single exposure with normal mirror function, sequential exposures with normal mirror function, pre-release of mirror for one single exposure, repeated pre-release for single exposures and pre-release for sequential exposures
Power Source Five "AA" batteries or rechargeable Ni-Cads; 5 x 20mm 1.5 amp, medium slow-blow instrument fuse; Battery check indicator for alkaline batteries
Dimensions Body only, 120 x 100 x 150mm (4.7 x 3.9 x 5.9"); with focusing hood, Planar 80mm f/2.8 CFE Lens, A12 Roll Film Magazine, 180 x 100 x 150mm (7.1 x 3.9 x 5.9") LxW H
Weight Body only, 1125g (2lb. 8ozs.); with focusing hood, Planar 80mm f/2.8 CFE Lens, A12 Roll Film magazine and batteries, 2150g (4lbs. 12oz.)