Hasselblad help needed

pressureworld · Mar 12, 2017

1) I own a Hasselblad 501c with a waist level finder and I'm thinking about picking up a NC2. Does using the NC2 prism help prevent dust on the focus screen better than the WLF?

2) When using NC2 prism finder or waist level finder for long exposures, do I need to cover the finders to keep them from light like I would do with a SLR or DSLR?

BrianShaw · Mar 12, 2017

1. About the same as far as I can tell

2. No, your camera does not have a meter or auto exposure.

Theo Sulphate · Mar 12, 2017

It seems to me the NC2 would definitely block any dust from falling on the screen.

Since the 501C has no internal meter, nor does the NC2, there's no need to cover the eyepiece. When the exposure is being made, the mirror will be up towards the focus screen and the only light hitting the film is that from the lens.

Sirius Glass · Mar 12, 2017

A prism will keep dust off the viewing screen. I recommend that you spend a little more money and get one like the PME which is a 45 degree finder. It used matrix sensing and is superb. I have used one for years.

John Koehrer · Mar 12, 2017

Face it, they're not exactly made to be light tight. Will it keep it cleaner? Maybe.
I'd agree with Sirius about a 45 degree finder, they're far more comfortable to hold to your eye
than the 90.

Theo Sulphate · Mar 12, 2017

NC2 is maybe 40-or 45-degree finder. Not bad.

PME is nice.

pressureworld · Mar 12, 2017

I'm trying to decide which to keep the 67II or Hasselblad. The advice is a great help with that.

bdial · Mar 12, 2017

Yes, it will keep the screen cleaner. It will also give you a somewhat contraster image because it blocks extraneous light better.
Also, as mentioned, no need to cover the eyepiece for long exposures, even with the metered finder.

Sirius Glass · Mar 12, 2017

pressureworld said:
I'm trying to decide which to keep the 67II or Hasselblad. The advice is a great help with that.

Hasselblad. Was there ever a question? Bodies, lenses, parts and service are readily available. Why not get the best? You deserve it. And all the smart people and popular kids have them. Square is the perfect format according to the Hasselblad ads for decades.

pressureworld · Mar 13, 2017

Thanks for the help bdial, much appreciated my friend. I really want to take some long exposures, but I was really worried about light leaks. Sirius I've decided to keep the Hasselblad. I hate having to many choices!

moto-uno · Mar 13, 2017

^So does that mean we'll see the Pentax up for sale ? Peter

jeffreyg · Mar 13, 2017

If you happen to wear eyeglasses, the PM finders can take interchangeable correction eyepieces and magnifiers if they are still available or if you can track one down. Which one would depend on your Rx. Very handy if you wear reading glasses and don't normally use them when focusing.

http://www.jeffreyglasser.com/

Sirius Glass · Mar 13, 2017

pressureworld said:
Thanks for the help bdial, much appreciated my friend. I really want to take some long exposures, but I was really worried about light leaks. Sirius I've decided to keep the Hasselblad. I hate having to many choices!

Now that you have the Hasselblad, instead of choosing cameras, as you save enough money the decisions will be which will be the next lens you will buy. Hint: when the weight of the lenses make the camera bag so heavy that you cannot stand up and walk with the bag, you probably have enough lenses. Now you will understand from whence my name comes.

Theo Sulphate · Mar 13, 2017

pressureworld said:
I'm trying to decide which to keep the 67II or Hasselblad. ...

A personal choice, really. I would vote for Hasselblad because it is more flexible: use of multiple backs with different films should the situation call for it. Likewise with finders. The Carl Zeiss lenses are excellent, easy to find, and much less expensive these days.

fdonadio · Mar 13, 2017

Sirius Glass said:
Hint: when the weight of the lenses make the camera bag so heavy that you cannot stand up and walk with the bag, you probably have enough lenses. Now you will understand from whence my name comes.

Now I understand why you didn't get the fish-eye.

Sirius Glass · Mar 13, 2017

fdonadio said:
Now I understand why you didn't get the fish-eye.

I never liked lenses that would include the tops of my shoes on the negative.

fdonadio · Mar 13, 2017

Sirius Glass said:
I never liked lenses that would include the tops of my shoes on the negative.

Just keep your feet back!

pressureworld · Apr 5, 2017

Does any one prefer using the bubble level/waist level finder, over an external prism for long exposures. I'm thinking about picking up a PM5.

Sirius Glass · Apr 5, 2017

pressureworld said:
Does any one prefer using the bubble level/waist level finder, over an external prism for long exposures. I'm thinking about picking up a PM5.

The Hasselblad SWCs come with bubble levels, I have not found a need for them with the other lenses.

Leigh B · Apr 5, 2017

Other 500-series Hasselblads can use the accessory bubble level.

It slides on to the accessory slide on the left side of the camera.

- Leigh

pressureworld · Aug 29, 2017

I recently picked up a the PM (42307) prism. I really enjoy the fact that the camera is now at eye level. The problem is I can't see with the standard diopter. Everything appears blurry. Can anyone recommend a better prism? I use the Acute Matte 42170 focusing screen & I wear eyeglasses. I really don't need a prism with a meter, but will buy one if it would allow me to see more clearly.

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