Snap-on darkslide holder for Hasselblad

[Deleted member 88956]

Just came across this snap-on holder for Hasselblad film back.

Advantage being no gluing required. Anyone has these in use? I'm just not sure how well this thing snaps on / off.

 

[eli griggs]

I'd be really interested to know to what points does it "snap on"?

I have Hasselblad backs with the keeper and it looks to me that the back was tapped and drilled for mounting, but then, I could be wrong.

Why no just buy some small 'doughnut' magnets, dangle one off the left side and let that hold your steel dark slide, until you can find the real deal at a song.

Just keep a number of micro fiber cleaning rags on hand for any dust before resetting the slide into the back.

 

[Deleted member 88956]

I'd be really interested to know to what points does it "snap on"?

I have Hasselblad backs with the keeper and it looks to me that the back was tapped and drilled for mounting, but then, I could be wrong.

Why no just buy some small 'doughnut' magnets, dangle one off the left side and let that hold your steel dark slide, until you can find the real deal at a song.

Just keep a number of micro fiber cleaning rags on hand for any dust before resetting the slide into the back.

Have not checked whether slide is magnetic, all depends on what kind of SS they used for them. But on this one it is shallower than typical original Hasselblad or a knock off. Hasselblad is screwed on I believe, knock offs are applied with double sided tape. Since the back does not have much to grab onto for snap-on function, I believe it is just made to a snug fit, although the metal rim is a tad above leatherette plane, so there is some drop and perhaps that is part of the way this installs on.

I've written to the printer for a better explanation how this is suppose to work, shall see what he says For older backs, if this does indeed work and stays on without problems, it appears to be a much neater solution to everything else.

 

[RalphLambrecht]

Just came across this snap-on holder for Hasselblad film back.

Advantage being no gluing required. Anyone has these in use? I'm just not sure how well this thing snaps on / off.

I never felt the need for a dark-slide holder.

 

[BrianShaw]

I never felt the need for a dark-slide holder.

All of my backs came with factory-fitted holder but more often than not I don’t use them.

 

[bdial]

It’s a good idea, and a perfect application for 3D printing, but for 17 Euro, I think I’ll keep using my shirt pocket.
I have never looked, but there may be a maker file around on the net somewhere to print your own.

 

[drmoss_ca]

I've used the kind that attach with double-sided tape. They stick OK provided you clean the back with brake cleaner first. Before I learned that I had to reglue with 'Goop'.

Having said all that, I'm now a bit paranoid about light leaks and make sure to replace the darkslide as soon as I can after each shot.

 

[Deleted member 88956]

I've used the kind that attach with double-sided tape. They stick OK provided you clean the back with brake cleaner first. Before I learned that I had to reglue with 'Goop'.

Having said all that, I'm now a bit paranoid about light leaks and make sure to replace the darkslide as soon as I can after each shot.

I've ordered one since there seems to be no direct user input anywhere I've looked thus far. I'm told it snaps in, can be taken off and put back on without restrictions. For 11 EUR worth the risk as there is nothing cheaper on that front available anyways. In the end may never use it as there are to me still aspects of ergonomics when anything else is added to the back of the ... back. Bronica on EC backs had a brilliant slot, but that was one of a kind in many other ways.

So I'll come back here with my own "review" of this thing.

 

[BrianShaw]

If you want a place on the back to store the slide, it looks like an interesting option. I’d venture a guess that it works out fine for you. Looks like a nice product.

 

[Mike Lopez]

I never felt the need for a dark-slide holder.

Agreed. My favorite slide holder for medium format is my shirt pocket. And then the slide goes back into the film back after the exposure. No need to overcomplicate everything.

 

[Deleted member 88956]

Agreed. My favorite slide holder for medium format is my shirt pocket. And then the slide goes back into the film back after the exposure. No need to overcomplicate everything.

Also great way to get that pocket dust right into the holder. Ultimately no method may make a difference in that sense, unless we use that anti-static shirt pocket yet to be developed.

 

[Mike Lopez]

Also great way to get that pocket dust right into the holder. Ultimately no method may make a difference in that sense, unless we use that anti-static shirt pocket yet to be developed.

Assuming you have dusty shirt pockets, this is an excellent way to get that dust into the holder. Or you can do the really, really easy thing and invest a second or two wiping the slide off with an anti-static lens cleaning cloth before putting it back into the back. (That seems like a given, so I didn't type it the first time).

 

[Deleted member 88956]

Assuming you have dusty shirt pockets, this is an excellent way to get that dust into the holder. Or you can do the really, really easy thing and invest a second or two wiping the slide off with an anti-static lens cleaning cloth before putting it back into the back. (That seems like a given, so I didn't type it the first time).

Nothing is given. Is that what you do, wipe off every time before it goes in? That's good, but I've seen the approach in the field and don't recall a single person going through that kind of a routine.

And shirt pockets are dust collectors, the moment they come of the washing machine. But as I said, any place darkslide goes in for a temporary storage is going to get some dust on it.

With practice you can pull the slide out, throw up in the air, take a snap and catch it on the way down, no need to put it anywhere.

 

[Mike Lopez]

Nothing is given. Is that what you do, wipe off every time before it goes in? That's good, but I've seen the approach in the field and don't recall a single person going through that kind of a routine.

And shirt pockets are dust collectors, the moment they come of the washing machine. But as I said, any place darkslide goes in for a temporary storage is going to get some dust on it.

With practice you can pull the slide out, throw up in the air, take a snap and catch it on the way down, no need to put it anywhere.

I'm not exaggerating--it literally takes a second to slide the dark slide across a cloth before sticking it back into the holder. I can't swear that I do this every single time I take a picture, but I can tell you that I don't have problems with dust showing up on negatives, either. And I don't recall "a single person" being this concerned with attaching the dark slide to something while taking a picture.

Several posters above have alluded to similar approaches. Someone suggested an anti-static cloth to wipe the slide, someone else indicated that their shirt pocket is where they store the dark slide...this product seems to me to be a solution in search of a problem. Good luck.

 

[BrianShaw]

LOL… there might be too much overthinking going on.

Static might be a problem in some climates but shirt pocket lint means a new laundry regime or new shirt might be warranted.

 

[Mike Lopez]

LOL… there might be too muck overthinking going on.

Static might be a problem in some climates but shirt pocket lint means a new laundry regime or new shirt might be warranted.

Exactly. This is a solution looking for a problem.

 

[Deleted member 88956]

I'm not exaggerating--it literally takes a second to slide the dark slide across a cloth before sticking it back into the holder. I can't swear that I do this every single time I take a picture, but I can tell you that I don't have problems with dust showing up on negatives, either. And I don't recall "a single person" being this concerned with attaching the dark slide to something while taking a picture.

Several posters above have alluded to similar approaches. Someone suggested an anti-static cloth to wipe the slide, someone else indicated that their shirt pocket is where they store the dark slide...this product seems to me to be a solution in search of a problem. Good luck.

Well it's really about liking or not liking something. I only asked about whether anyone has handled that particular type of add-on slide keeper. I don't believe Hasselblad came with own just to please the pocket-less pros. either so see no point in beating to death slide keeping techniques.

And those who have interest in knowing what snap-on is like will have found out, eventually, once I get it. I'm not selling anything, but I do like keepers on Bronica and Mamiya, although both were very neatly integrated into respective backs. All this looks like an after thought, even the original, while seemingly adding substantial bulk.

 

[BrianShaw]

Exactly. This is a solution looking for a problem.

Not really; a lot of people find it convenient so they don’t misplace or bend the slide. I slid one into my trouser’s back pocket once…

Hasselblad recognized the need in the most recent series of backs so it must be of general interest.

I’m looking forward to VTLD’s review!

 

[Sirius Glass]

I never felt the need for a dark-slide holder.

I have lost or misplaced too many dark slides. Or waste time rummaging through the camera bag when I need to change film or film type in a hurry.

I have the glue on ones and one of them needed the double stick tape replaced. I like the snap on one that the OP posted. If it started slipping off one could use double stick tape.

 

[itsdoable]

I have a slightly different take on this.

I tend not to change backs, and use one for the duration, changing film with the back on when I finish a roll. In this case, I leave the dark slide out, and do not even carry it most of the time. But there are odd times when one wants to remove the back, check or clear something, and it would be nice to have the darkslide around, so it's usually in the camera bag. But having it in a slim holder on the back would be nice. Especially when you discover it's not in the camera bag...

 

[Sirius Glass]

I have had a dark slide get bent while sitting on the bottom of a camera bag.

 

[Pieter12]

I don't change backs in the middle of a roll, so I find the dark slide superfluous, just something to misplace. Also, by not using the dark slide the light seals should stay intact longer.

 

[Paul Ozzello]

Putting it in the holder is a good way of preventing the dark slide from getting bent - which eventually happens when you keep it in a pocket.

 

[Sirius Glass]

I store the camera with the dark slide in, even when it is just in the camera bag.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Putting it in the holder is a good way of preventing the dark slide from getting bent - which eventually happens when you keep it in a pocket.

Yes. It can keep out dust or lint too.