This was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
3.55mm +/- 0.05mm
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Hey there!
I recently picked up a Hasselblad 500C body in a trade, but it arrived without its ground glass focusing screen. Thankfully, the spring that holds the screen in place is still intact.
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For those familiar with this model, I have a few questions:
The camera also came with a 45° metered prism, but it’s missing the battery cover. If anyone knows where to find a replacement, I’d appreciate it—otherwise I may just design and 3D-print one.
- What’s the best source for a replacement screen for the 500C?
- Did these originally use only ground glass, or was there also a separate Fresnel?
- Am I missing any other parts that secure the focusing screen?
- Does anyone know the correct screw size used to hold the glass in?
- Has anyone made their own ground glass for this camera—does it work well?
- Alternatively, could a 500C/M screen be modified by removing the metal frame?
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Lastly, I’m torn on whether to keep this camera or sell it to help fund a Toyo 45AII or Bronica RF645. I’ve never owned a Hasselblad before, though I’ve shot plenty of medium format. Since I still need to pick up a lens for this body, I’m debating whether it’s worth the investment. If anyone has thoughts on choosing between keeping the 500C or putting the money toward the Toyo/Bronica, I’d love to hear them. For reference, I currently use a Mamiya C330 for 6x6, and a Bronica GS-1 for 6x7.
Thanks!
Any updates?
You can also try emailing Rick Olsen about your project if you get stuck.
No updates currently, I just moved into a new house so I am currently unpacking instead of working on cameras. I hope to be back up and running by the end of the month though! I do have a ground glass holder made, I'm going to DM it to you
@Howie1922 ,Update, I'm not at the post limit yet to DM. Can you send me a DM and I can get you the files I have?
@Howie1922 ,
You should have no problem sending Private Conversations as you have more than enough posts, and our additional moderator access your User file indicates that the utility is enabled for you.
Perhaps @Certain Exposures has disabled the utility on their end.
Thanks Matt! Is there a way to post STLs files directly to this thread? I see that it is not an allowed extension when I go to attach files.
Probably not. If they are hosted somewhere, you can link to that. I'll raise the issue though with Sean and the other moderators.
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