Hasselblad left hand grip

campy51 · Nov 23, 2018

I am using a no name grip that I attach a Vivitar 285 flash to for indoor pictures but I find it uncomfortable and it doesn't have the shutter release. Are they worth the $50 or so for the Hasselblad model?

itsdoable · Nov 23, 2018

Yes. Type 45071 (or similar), not the older ones that use a cable release.

I didn't realize they had got that pricey. But I always use it if I need a flash (Vivitar 283). You can also use a PM90, but that also works better with the grip.

Arklatexian · Nov 23, 2018

campy51 said:
I am using a no name grip that I attach a Vivitar 285 flash to for indoor pictures but I find it uncomfortable and it doesn't have the shutter release. Are they worth the $50 or so for the Hasselblad model?

Are they worth the price. I think so. Just be sure that it has all of its parts, i.e. flash shoe, Hasselblad cable release made for the bracket, and be sure all the parts hidden from sight work. The extension arm is nice also, just be sure it, also, has all its parts. I am writing this from personal experience. Once you get everything together, it makes flash photography with a 500 series Hasselblad fun instead of a chore.......Regards!

C Jensen · Nov 24, 2018

campy51 said:
I am using a no name grip that I attach a Vivitar 285 flash to for indoor pictures but I find it uncomfortable and it doesn't have the shutter release. Are they worth the $50 or so for the Hasselblad model?

Yes, and add a 45 degree prism.

BillK · Dec 28, 2018

Arklatexian said:
Are they worth the price. I think so. Just be sure that it has all of its parts, i.e. flash shoe, Hasselblad cable release made for the bracket, and be sure all the parts hidden from sight work. The extension arm is nice also, just be sure it, also, has all its parts. I am writing this from personal experience. Once you get everything together, it makes flash photography with a 500 series Hasselblad fun instead of a chore.......Regards!

I so agree. I used one for years when I shot weddings. Made it an absolute joy. Pro Systems, which was some how related to Hasselblad, made a quick release adapter the fit between the grip and body to use with the Hasselblad quick release adapter. That rig with my Qflash and I was set.

campy51 · Dec 28, 2018

I bought the grip and a PME. I need to get a battery for the PME. The grip has the larger screw that fastens to the bottom plate, but mine has the smaller insert that has to be removed if I want to mount the grip. Normally I wouldn't care but if I want to use it on a tripod, my plates use the smaller screw and I don't want to buy new plates.

itsdoable · Dec 29, 2018

campy51 said:
... The grip has the larger screw that fastens to the bottom plate, but mine has the smaller insert that has to be removed if I want to mount the grip. Normally I wouldn't care but if I want to use it on a tripod, my plates use the smaller screw and I don't want to buy new plates.

My grip has as set screw on the side of the tripod screw, you remove it, flip the internals to select the 3/8" or 1/4" screw to match your body.

campy51 · Dec 29, 2018

itsdoable said:
My grip has as set screw on the side of the tripod screw, you remove it, flip the internals to select the 3/8" or 1/4" screw to match your body.

Do you have a picture of your grip?
Here are a few pics of mine. The little lever which looks like some sort of lock doesn't seem to do anything

cowanw · Dec 29, 2018

The little lever fires the shutter release.

itsdoable · Dec 29, 2018

campy51 said:
Do you have a picture of your grip?
Here are a few pics of mine. The little lever which looks like some sort of lock doesn't seem to do anything

Your thumb screw is slightly different than mine, there were probably several versions of this. But check the pictures to see if you have a set screw in the side of the shaft, removing the set screw shown allows me to flip the insert to 3/8 and 1/4 fittings.

The knob at the bottom of your last picture is the shutter release lock.
The spring lever at the top of your 3rd picture will pivots a lever onto the shaft of the thumb screw, which prevents the thumb screw from turning CCW. This allows you to remove the grip from a tripod if it is really stuck tight. If your thumbscrew does not have a set screw, try using the lever to prevent the thumbscrew from turning, and see if you can unscrew it into 2 pieces, and see if there is a invertible 1/4-3/8 insert.

campy51 · Dec 29, 2018

itsdoable said:
Your thumb screw is slightly different than mine, there were probably several versions of this. But check the pictures to see if you have a set screw in the side of the shaft, removing the set screw shown allows me to flip the insert to 3/8 and 1/4 fittings.
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The knob at the bottom of your last picture is the shutter release lock.
The spring lever at the top of your 3rd picture will pivots a lever onto the shaft of the thumb screw, which prevents the thumb screw from turning CCW. This allows you to remove the grip from a tripod if it is really stuck tight. If your thumbscrew does not have a set screw, try using the lever to prevent the thumbscrew from turning, and see if you can unscrew it into 2 pieces, and see if there is a invertible 1/4-3/8 insert.

There looks to be a small pin or a stripped screw head going thru the shaft.

Hasselblad left hand grip

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