Hasselblad 1000F (1940s)
A focal-plane shutter camera from Hasselblad’s early 1940s lineup, preceding the C system
Overview
The Hasselblad 1000F is a camera from the 1940s, part of Hasselblad's early F series that used a focal-plane shutter. It predates the C lens system introduced in 1957 and represents a distinct design phase in the company's development. The 1000F was produced alongside the 1600F, both grouped as "F" series models with shared technological foundations. Its design is noted as unique among early Hasselblad offerings.
Specifications
| Product type | Camera (focal-plane shutter camera) |
| Era | 1940s |
| Standard lens (later models) | 80-mm. ZEISS TESSAR f 2.8 |
| Lens specification note | Has the same specification as the Ektar above |
Design
The Hasselblad 1000F uses a focal-plane shutter, distinguishing it from later Hasselblad models that adopted the C system. It represents a unique design direction in the company's early history, separate from the modular SLR systems that followed.
Context
The 1000F belongs to the F series of focal-plane shutter cameras, which includes the 1600F. This series preceded the introduction of the C lens system in 1957, which marked a complete departure from the earlier F-series design. The 1000F thus occupies an early chapter in Hasselblad’s evolution, before the company shifted to its more widely known system architecture.
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