Hasselblad V light seals/finders

Amador · Jul 1, 2019

Hi All, I’m looking for a couple of recommendations for my 500 C/M-

A. Any advice on where to get a proper set of light seals for my A12 backs, besides the kits commonly found on eBay?

B. Looking for feedback on the “best” 90 degree finder. Brightness and ease of focusing are priorities. I’m not looking for a metered prism. I know most people prefer the 45 degree finders, but I have one and they are not for me.

Thanks in advance for any feedback!

Chris

Sirius Glass · Jul 1, 2019

Contact John Goodman, who is on this website, or Hasselblad in New Jersey.

I only know about 45 degree metered view finders.

Arklatexian · Jul 1, 2019

Amador said:
Hi All, I’m looking for a couple of recommendations for my 500 C/M-

A. Any advice on where to get a proper set of light seals for my A12 backs, besides the kits commonly found on eBay?

B. Looking for feedback on the “best” 90 degree finder. Brightness and ease of focusing are priorities. I’m not looking for a metered prism. I know most people prefer the 45 degree finders, but I have one and they are not for me.

Thanks in advance for any feedback!

Chris

What I use is called the "stove-pipe" finder. A simple magnifier that looks down directly at the ground glass. Not very expensive either. No prisms......Regards!

MattKing · Jul 2, 2019

It is actually Jon Goodman (not John Goodman) but otherwise Sirius is right.

mpirie · Jul 2, 2019

I have a plain PM51 (45 deg) and a metered PME90 (90 deg) for my 500's and prefer the PM51.

Dunno what it is about the PME90 but it makes viewing and replacing backs awkward compared to the PM51.

Mike

John Galt · Jul 2, 2019

Amador said:
Hi All, I’m looking for a couple of recommendations for my 500 C/M-

A. Any advice on where to get a proper set of light seals for my A12 backs, besides the kits commonly found on eBay?

Chris

I have used the ebay ones without issue

removedacct1 · Jul 3, 2019

John Galt said:
I have used the ebay ones without issue

Me too. They work as they should.

Grim Tuesday · Jul 3, 2019

The ones sold by Blackbird on eBay are only two piece kits and don't include a replacement for the felt/foam on the underside of the backplate. I recently had a leak after using them. My next purchase will be from the guy in Italy since his are three piece.

Sirius Glass · Jul 3, 2019

I always use the 45 degree PME, I have never used the WLF.

Amador · Jul 4, 2019

Thanks for the feedback, everyone! For the finder, I am specifically looking for a 90 degree. I am not a fan of 45’s.

I too have had good results from the eBay light seals but as Grim Tuesday mentioned, they do not include the velvet strip for the plate. I’ll have to look into the option from Italy.

Thank you!

Chris

mpirie · Jul 5, 2019

I would suggest the focussing screen has more of an influencing factor than the model of 90 degree finder?

Make sure you have the acute-matte screen, then get whichever prism you can afford/find.

Mike

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