To take your photography to the next level, look no further than the world-renowned technology, care, and quality found in Hasselblad's cameras. This 903 SWC medium-format design offers an expansive wide-angle view of the world, offering photographic results that attest to the camera's excellence and accuracy. The lightweight design makes it simple to transport to remote locations. The quiet, efficient operation of the shutter is a hallmark of Hasselblad engineering. The 903SWC medium-format camera first made its debut in 1989. The vintage look and feel of the Hasselblad 903 SWC/M make it clear that you're carrying a camera from an iconic brand that's been used by world-class photographers for years. The camera body is fashioned from a rigid, durable aluminum alloy in black and chrome. This wide-angle Hasselblad SLR is perfect for all kinds of photo enthusiasts, including nature photographers and architectural photographers who need a wider angle of view. Portrait artists and wedding photographers will find numerous uses for the wide-angle view. It makes it possible to photograph large groups with ease. Legendary Carl Zeiss optical quality ensures crisp, clear negatives with good contrast that are perfect for creating quality enlargements suitable for gallery display. The permanently attached Zeiss Biogon 38mm F/4.5 lens offers a 91-degree angle of view. This is the equivalent of a 21mm wide-angle on a 35mm camera. The 903 SWC version of Hasselblad's line of super wide cameras adds Palpas internal coating, a special matte black finish that better controls internal reflections between the lens and the film plane. There is a removable viewfinder that comes with a convenient bubble level. The inclusion of a bubble level on top of the viewfinder first appeared with the introduction of the 903SWC. Film magazines come separate although the 903 SWC is often sold with film magazine like the E12. The camera is compatible with all Hasselblad magazines manufactured from 1954 on These cameras make full 6x6cm negatives from 120, 220, and 70mm long roll magazines. The 645 back creates slightly smaller rectangular negatives. It is also possible to use a digital back with the 903 SWC. Many photographers use two or more magazines so that they can switch between color and black and white film. The use of different magazines also allows for using films with different speeds. The potential use of digital backs adds even more versatility.The wide-angle lens design provides such generous depth of field that it is usually possible to simply dial in the desired distance engraved on the lens barrel. Some photographers use the optional ground glass back as a focusing aid with this manual focus camera. When you use the 903 SWC, you can adjust your settings precisely to match the reading from a handheld light meter or light measuring smartphone app.