hasselblad back in a linhof m679

[prado333]

I can buy a linhof m679 for use with my hasselblad backs but i don´t know how to advance the back in this camera. are there any adapters for this?
and i would like if the camera is usable in the field , i don´t know the weight

[B.S.Kumar]

Yes, you can. See this pdf:
http://www.linhofstudio.com/downloads/LinhofStudio_2007.pdf

For more on the M679, see:
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/digital-world.shtml
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/digital-view.shtml
and
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/counting-ants.shtml

These articles are about digital with the M679, not about film!

And the specs, straight from Bob!
http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=1558

Cheers,
Kumar

[Neil Latham]

Hi, I have just purchased a used Linhof M679. I have a P30+ on a H mount.

Does anyone know what the part number of the adapter plate I will need?

Stuff I have read has confused me so far (easy to do!) I'm not sure if I just need the adapter, OR if I need the universal adapter, and then the other h adapter fits into it.

Help :-)

[Peter K]

Hi, I have just purchased a used Linhof M679. I have a P30+ on a H mount.

Does anyone know what the part number of the adapter plate I will need?

Stuff I have read has confused me so far (easy to do!) I'm not sure if I just need the adapter, OR if I need the universal adapter, and then the other h adapter fits into it.
The part number for the adapter for Hasselblad mags is 001694. But for the Hasselblad H 1 one needs the universal adapter 001697 and the plate 001701.

Possible Bob has some more info.

Peter

[Bob Salomon]

Hi, I have just purchased a used Linhof M679. I have a P30+ on a H mount.

Does anyone know what the part number of the adapter plate I will need?

Stuff I have read has confused me so far (easy to do!) I'm not sure if I just need the adapter, OR if I need the universal adapter, and then the other h adapter fits into it.

Help :-)

You will have a couple of choices.
1: Do you want a fixed back or do you want a sliding back?
2: If a sliding back what is the size of the chip in your camera?

I am in the office today until 1 EST and then out all next week. If you want to talk about the choices call me by 1 at 800 735 4373. Normally all of these items are in stock and could be shipped today if your dealer orders what you need by noon so it may be possible for you to have the needed items by tomorrow.

[Bob Salomon]

I can buy a linhof m679 for use with my hasselblad backs but i don´t know how to advance the back in this camera. are there any adapters for this?
and i would like if the camera is usable in the field , i don´t know the weight

There use to be an adapter for V backs to put them on the TK that had a pump type lever to advance the film. 4 pumps = 1 frame advance.

The current adapters do not have this lever as the digital backs could not mount into them. That includes the back adapters for the 679 series of cameras.

[Bob Salomon]

The weight of a basic M679 or the M679cc is about 9 pounds. These cameras have a built-in version of the Profi III ball head so that is included in the weight. To this 9 pounds you have to add the weight of whatever back adapter system you add as well as the ground glass and fresnel (if used) and your digital or film back and, of course, lens and lens board. Figure closer to 11 pounds ready to use less the tripod weight. Also, all M679 cameras, M679, M679cc and M679cs, are only sold with the camera case. These cameras are not shipped in a box. So you might want to add the weight of the fitted case as well.

[Miguel Curbelo]

The current adapters do not have this lever as the digital backs could not mount into them. That includes the back adapters for the 679 series of cameras.
I have used my Alpa SWA with Hasselblad V backs on a back adapter designed for digital backs (i.e. with no lever) simply using a key (or any other pointed object) to initially wind the back; after the first shot one simply uses the back's own lever.

[Doug Dolde]

A P30 is a poor choice for a view camera. The microlenses cause problems like color fringing when tilting and shifting.