this has been one of the most informational contents on 500c and ALSO beautifully shot! love your setup for the lighting! that shallow dof was yummy. getting myself a 500c this weekend, thanks for this knowledge!
That was very informative. I just inherited a 500c from my father and I want to learn how to use it. Your video covered a lot of my questions, thank you so much!
A reason to avoid the C-model is that the ground glass is usually very dark and isn't user removable. The C/M and newer models can be equipped with a "modern" bright glass. Makes the view finder easier and more fun to use.
Yeah, that definitely is something to take in to account if you're looking to buy a camera. However, I've never really experienced that the ground glass is too dark to look at if you are in a properly exposed environment. And I almost always shoot at f/2.8 at like 1/125th
Thanks for the information! I get mine tomorrow and was looking for a quick tutorial on the specifics of this camera. Well made and straight to the point!
@@connor-betts That is not bad. I have an offer to buy a NOS ... but lightly used in a box ... from a friend (who is 77 yo) 500C with same extras as you got and a case and original boxes and receipts for $1200.00
@@connor-betts Thanks for the reply. I like the video. It is amazing that you bought it on Reddit. Those cams don't depreciate. I wish I could buy a recent 2008 one .. but one day. I would need to CLA mine. I have a Rolleiflex 3.5f minty CLA'd by Fleenor.
Looking at getting one, I heard there is a back that you can use that is not square, but a 6 and 1/4? I have a Fuji gx680 which has a 6x8 and 6x7 back. It's great for studio work, but a pill to travel with. I also have a Fuji X Pro 2, however I have always wanted the 500 C as it seems very travel friendly. I don't plan on getting a bunch of lenses...2 max. Thank you for the video, as it was very informative.
Cool! It's quite easy to chuck in the luggage because of it's size, but I wouldnt say it's travel friendly really, it's quite heavy! I guess it depends on who you're asking. You would never regret buying a hassy either way! :)
@@fredrik9x6 I take it you haven't tried traveling with a 680 before. It's about 15 20 of bulky cumbersome camera😆😆. One of the biggest perks is the front adjustment...rise and fall, tilt and shift- like a large format camera. I'd love to sell it and use the money to get a 500 C 😁
The back you're talking about is the A16 which gives you a 645 negative and 16 frames opposed to the 12 you get with 6x6. Those magazines are not that common, exactly the same size and expensive if you find one in good condition; I suggest you embrace the square format as it's quite unique. Now, even though this camera is "small" in medium format terms it's not light at all, a 501CM + 80mm CFE will weight around 3-4kg (around 8lb). However, I've taken mine to the field and the extra weight is worth it... it's a wonderful tool to work with.
@Ricardo Alzaga the 680 weighs about 10-15lbs. Has front rise and fall, as well tilt and shift. It's perfect when younare working with buildings to prevent that falling feeling people get when looking at buildings. The 680 came w 2 lenses-100mm and 150mm, and film backs- 6x7 and 6x8. I have def considered a 500C and have the money now to get one. The square film is not big deal to me. I will work with whatever comes with the camera. The on I am looking at has an 80mm CF and a square back. I held it in my hands and while it's a bit hefty it's def manageable compared to hauling the 680 in the field. It's more like working with a large format 7x5 Linhof. 😆😆
Hi! You don't have to overexpose, but with many film stocks you can get more dynamic range by overexposing a bit to save details in the shadows. Some also like the look of some film stocks overexposed. It's very popular to overexpose Portra 400 2 steps by example. However, it's all down to what film stock you use and what results you're trying to achieve. The overexposure does not relate to the camera at all!
@@KelasKriptoCepod Yes you can. After you scan your negatives (or have a lab scan them for you) you can edit them as any other digital picture in Lightroom!
