I love the OG* Hasselblad flash grip. It's perfect. I tried one of the fully adjustable "Snap Grip" that Hasselblad sold at the end. Not as nice the original non adjustable version works better for me. The Snap Grip was a joint effort with Sunpak.
The 500 cm is a perfect camera, no need for ttl flash etc. Just the purest form of Viktor's dream. If you want to spice it up get an Acute Matte screen, no metered prisms, just pure Hasselblad.
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I saw the price of one of those screens
I think I'll use that money to buy film
I've been shooting with Hasselblads since the 80's and while I always wanted an Acute-Matte screen the Dutch blood in my veins starts boiling every time I see the price. I can almost buy a good 500C body for what an Acute-Matte screen goes for. I can buy a 500ELM body for the same cost. My 76 yr old eyes aren't the best for sure, but they make do and my wallet feels better that way. I know those screens are great to have, but when you really look them over and see what they are made of, I think they are a ripoff myself.. Way over priced for what they are. They are worth it to some folks I guess, but not worth it to me. Money saved can go to good use elsewhere. Like donuts, apple and cherry fritters for example.I saw the price of one of those screens
I think I'll use that money to buy film
I've been shooting with Hasselblads since the 80's and while I always wanted an Acute-Matte screen the Dutch blood in my veins starts boiling every time I see the price. I can almost buy a good 500C body for what an Acute-Matte screen goes for. I can buy a 500ELM body for the same cost. My 76 yr old eyes aren't the best for sure, but they make do and my wallet feels better that way. I know those screens are great to have, but when you really look them over and see what they are made of, I think they are a ripoff myself.. Way over priced for what they are. They are worth it to some folks I guess, but not worth it to me. Money saved can go to good use elsewhere. Like donuts, apple and cherry fritters for example.
I've been shooting with Hasselblads since the 80's and while I always wanted an Acute-Matte screen the Dutch blood in my veins starts boiling every time I see the price. I can almost buy a good 500C body for what an Acute-Matte screen goes for. I can buy a 500ELM body for the same cost. My 76 yr old eyes aren't the best for sure, but they make do and my wallet feels better that way. I know those screens are great to have, but when you really look them over and see what they are made of, I think they are a ripoff myself.. Way over priced for what they are. They are worth it to some folks I guess, but not worth it to me. Money saved can go to good use elsewhere. Like donuts, apple and cherry fritters for example.
I've been shooting with Hasselblads since the 80's and while I always wanted an Acute-Matte screen the Dutch blood in my veins starts boiling every time I see the price. I can almost buy a good 500C body for what an Acute-Matte screen goes for. I can buy a 500ELM body for the same cost. My 76 yr old eyes aren't the best for sure, but they make do and my wallet feels better that way. I know those screens are great to have, but when you really look them over and see what they are made of, I think they are a ripoff myself.. Way over priced for what they are. They are worth it to some folks I guess, but not worth it to me. Money saved can go to good use elsewhere. Like donuts, apple and cherry fritters for example.
I've got both types of screens. The more useful focusing aid, I've found, though, is a chimney finder with the variable diopter adjustment.
I just bought an older one for $60 US.. Not only is focusing much easier, it doubles as a light table loupe.
Duh, you're cutting back remember! You have to save your loonies for that Hasselblad. If your mouth waters for a cherry fritter then let me tell you about the blueberry fritters we have during blueberries season............I guess I better not.Oooh... Cherry fritter?? Never had. Me want.
Yes, I was going to add that to my post, but didn't. I have that finder and it works very well. If I want to get really picky with focus I remove my film back, slip on my ground glass attachment to the body and then mount the chimney finder to that and focus just like you would with a view camera. I don't use that method much on my 500C, but more often on my Hasselblad SWC for checking depth of focus.I've got both types of screens. The more useful focusing aid, I've found, though, is a chimney finder with the variable diopter adjustment.
I just bought an older one for $60 US.. Not only is focusing much easier, it doubles as a light table loupe.
Yes, I was going to add that to my post, but didn't. I have that finder and it works very well. If I want to get really picky with focus I remove my film back, slip on my ground glass attachment to the body and then mount the chimney finder to that and focus just like you would with a view camera. I don't use that method much on my 500C, but more often on my Hasselblad SWC for checking depth of focus.
What is this interesting gizmo mounted on your Gitzo tripod? I see a 60mm lens.
Yep, they are really helpful, I have a couple and they do indeed serve double duty as a loupe and for looking at the rear screen of a digital back in bright light when using live view.
In terms of screens, I am in the same boat, stocked up years ago when they were in the $200 range. One option now is this guy out of Europe, people seem to be really happy with his screens and they are reasonably priced. He does them in batches so keep an eye out or email him if you don’t see what you are looking for in stock:
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I've got both types of screens. The more useful focusing aid, I've found, though, is a chimney finder with the variable diopter adjustment.
I just bought an older one for $60 US.. Not only is focusing much easier, it doubles as a light table loupe.
I've got both types of screens. The more useful focusing aid, I've found, though, is a chimney finder with the variable diopter adjustment.
I just bought an older one for $60 US.. Not only is focusing much easier, it doubles as a light table loupe.
I need to have the camera first LOL!
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