Eye cups for Hasselblad PM45

[campy51]

I recently bought the PM45 prism for my 503CW but it doesn't have an eye cup. Anyone know where I could get one even a generic would be fine? Also how does the diopter come out to change it?

 

[Alan9940]

I believe there was more than one version of the PM45 over the years, whereby earlier ones didn't have diopter adjustment capability while later models did. Turn yours over and look at the piece of the prism directly under the eyepiece. If there's a slider style catch there, then you can adjust yourself. If you don't have this slider, then your prism requires separate "lenses". Years ago, I got parts directly from Hasselblad in NJ with a phone call, but don't know if that's even an option nowadays.

 

[campy51]

I believe there was more than one version of the PM45 over the years, whereby earlier ones didn't have diopter adjustment capability while later models did. Turn yours over and look at the piece of the prism directly under the eyepiece. If there's a slider style catch there, then you can adjust yourself. If you don't have this slider, then your prism requires separate "lenses". Years ago, I got parts directly from Hasselblad in NJ with a phone call, but don't know if that's even an option nowadays.

It is the adjustable version

 

[rorye]

Last year I bought two from https://araxfoto.com/accessories/eye-cup/
I was a bit skeptical of the website/transaction layout but it worked just fine and I had two generic PM45 eyecups within a week or so.

 

[BrianShaw]

It seems as if Araxfoto is the only source in the whole wide world, which is too bad because shipping on that $5 part is [Deleted. See a couple of posts below for correct information]

 

[campy51]

Last year I bought two from https://araxfoto.com/accessories/eye-cup/
I was a bit skeptical of the website/transaction layout but it worked just fine and I had two generic PM45 eyecups within a week or so.

I saw them also and I thought the same thing. I think I will just order one.
Thanks

 

[rorye]

It seems as if Araxfoto is the only source in the whole wide world, which is too bad because shipping on that $5 part is $31.

Bummer, it must have gone up, I only paid $7 shipping last year. I should have bought enough to go around!

 

[BrianShaw]

Bummer, it must have gone up, I only paid $7 shipping last year. I should have bought enough to go around!

I goofed and will correct my earlier post if I can... that was for a 1kg package. Here is what they say for smaller:

“Shipping worldwide, handling, insurance is fixed = $16 for small package:
- up to 0.25 kg (8.8 oz) - $10,”

 

[campy51]

I stupidly only ordered one.

 

[BrianShaw]

I stupidly only ordered one.

... or you smartly only ordered one. How many do you need? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve needed one of something small and inexpensive, bought multiples to “get a good deal or a better shipping price”, and then never used the extras. Sometimes willingness to pay the cost of shipping , or buy a minimum order, is the difference between getting what you want/need or not getting.

 

[campy51]

They are $5 each but shipping was $10.

 

[eli griggs]

Perhaps a group buy is in order?

IMO.

 

[campy51]

I'm still waiting for it. They said it could take 2 months.

 

[rorye]

I'm still waiting for it. They said it could take 2 months.

Bummer, is that a Covid thing? I got mine in a week. Happy to send you my
spare if yours doesn't turn up.

 

[campy51]

Thanks for the offer, but I think it will eventually get here.

 

[etn]

Years ago I bought one here as a spare part:
http://www.v-system-500.de/impressum

You can send Mr Gierens an email to ask if he has one available and ships to the US.