Hasselblad 6x6
A medium format camera system using 6x6 cm film format, manually operated with aperture priority metering.
Overview
The Hasselblad 6x6 is a medium format camera system designed around the 6x6 cm film format, also referred to as 2 1/4 x 2 1/4”. It was invented by Victor Hasselblad and forms the foundation of the company’s modular camera line. The system supports interchangeable magazines and accessories, allowing flexibility in film handling and shooting configurations. Operation is manual, with aperture priority center-weighted average metering available in 1/8-stop increments.
Specifications
| Film Format | 6x6 cm (2 1/4 x 2 1/4”) |
| Shooting Mode | manual shooting; Provides aperture priority center-weighted average readings in 1/8" (truncated) |
| Magazines | All Hasselblad 6x6 cm (2 1/4 x 2 1/4”) |
| Flash Sync | The lens shutters provide flash synchronization at all shutter speeds |
Design
The system includes support for the LRX (Beattie) focusing screen or accessory, though its exact function and integration are not fully detailed. Lens shutters are used across the system, enabling flash synchronization at all shutter speeds, a key design feature for studio and flash photography.
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