Hasselblad 553ELX Instruction ManualPage3 Introduction4 Parts and Components6 Basic Instructions6 Batteries and Fuse8 Normal Settings8 Front Protective Cover8 Rear Protective Cover8 Attaching the Lens9 Removing the Lens10 Attaching the Magazine10 Removing the Magazine11 Camera and Magazine Indicators12 Focusing Hood and Magnifier13 Strap Lugs13 Left Hand Grip13 Focus and Release14 Operating Details14 Exposure14 Time Exposure and Locking (LOT) Lever15 Release Sockets15 Release Cords16 Mode Selector Dial17 Remote Control Socket17 Double Exposure18 Battery Types19 Battery Check20 Lens and Shutter Functions20 Shutterspeeds20 Aperture21 Exposure ValuesCopyright©1992. Victor Hasselblad ABPage21 ShutterSpeed/Aperture Interlock22 Focusing and Depth of Field22 Infrared Photography23 Checking Depth of Field23 FlashSynchronization24 Magazine Operation24 —Loading the Magazine26 Load Status26 Removing the Film26 Film Tab Holder26 Changing the Magazine Status Indicator26 Film Plane Index27 Viewfinder System27 Changingthe Viewfinder27 Changingthe Magnifier28 Changing the Focusing Screen28 =PMEandPME3/PMES5 Viewfinder Adjustment31 Automatic Flash Control32 Flash Adapters SCA390/59032 Film Speed Setting33 Viewfinder Signal34 AccessoriesAccessory Mounts36 Accessory Chartg36 Technical Specification37 CameraBody Dimensions38 Troubleshooting39 CircuitDiagram40 Camera Care, Serviceand GuaranteeAllrights reserved. No part of this materialmaybereproduced, storedina retrieval system, of transmitted, in any formorbyanymeans, electronic, mechanical, photocopy recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission oftheCompany1