Hasselblad FlexBody Medium Format Camera
The Hasselblad FlexBody is a medium format camera from Hasselblad — known for its Tilt & Shift Movements and Hasselblad V Mount. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Overview — Hasselblad FlexBody
Key Features — Hasselblad FlexBody
Tilt & Shift Movements: Offers both tilt and shift adjustments on the front standard, allowing precise control over the plane of focus and perspective correction without a dedicated tilt-shift lens.
Hasselblad V Mount: Accepts the full range of Hasselblad V-System lenses, making it a natural extension for photographers already invested in the V ecosystem.
120 & 220 Film Support: Compatible with both 120 and 220 roll film backs, giving photographers the choice between standard 12-exposure rolls or longer 24-exposure runs.
View Camera Design: Functions as a technical camera body rather than a conventional SLR, enabling architectural, product, and close-up work with precise image geometry control.
Lens-Based Flash Sync: Flash synchronization is handled through the leaf shutter in the attached V-System lens, allowing full-sync flash at all shutter speeds.
Mechanical Shutter Operation: Fully mechanical shutter requires no battery to operate, ensuring reliable function in the field regardless of power availability.
Specifications — Hasselblad FlexBody
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Product, Architecture |
| Type | Medium Format |
| AF System | Manual Focus Only |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Storage Media | Other |
| Weather Sealing | None |
| Lens Mount | Hasselblad V |
Description — Hasselblad FlexBody
The Hasselblad FlexBody is a medium format film camera produced during the 1990s, built around the Hasselblad V lens mount and classified as a view camera body. It accepts 120 and 220 roll film formats, offering photographers a choice between standard and extended roll lengths. Operation is entirely manual focus with a mechanical shutter, meaning the core shooting experience is independent of battery-driven electronics.
The FlexBody is fully compatible with Hasselblad V-System lenses, integrating into an established ecosystem of professional medium format optics without requiring adapters or modifications. The body weighs between 1,200g and 1,500g, reflecting its solid, professional construction. There is no flash hotshoe on the body, so photographers incorporating artificial lighting will need to plan their sync approach accordingly.
For those working within the Hasselblad V system who need a view camera-style body for specialized shooting, the FlexBody offers a purpose-built platform grounded in medium format film capture.
Pros — Hasselblad FlexBody
- ✓Accepts both 120 and 220 film formats, offering flexibility in roll capacity
- ✓Compatible with Hasselblad V-System lenses, leveraging a wide ecosystem of professional optics
- ✓Mechanical shutter operation requires no battery dependency for core camera function
Cons — Hasselblad FlexBody
- ✗No flash hotshoe compatibility, limiting direct flash sync options
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support
- ✗Weighing between 1,200g and 1,500g, the body is on the heavier side for field use
Videos — Hasselblad FlexBody
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