Hasselblad 500 Series: Focus Screen Type?

[Kitt]

Hello All,

I have a question about my focus screen on my Hasselblad 500CM. The VHPICTURES serial number indicates that it was manufactured in 1973. I have been using this camera with great success for the past 13 years now and I am trying to identify the type of focus screen that came with this particular camera.

The two pictures below show a plastic screen, matte coating on the bottom, shiny on the top. There is a 15mm circular magnifier in the centre, it is not a split image prism. There are no other original markings or indications on the screen. You will see rule of thirds pencil markings I added myself to the screen to aid in my compositions, but that is it.

Any ideas?

Look forward to reading all the responses.

Thanks,

Kitt

 

[jotloob]

According to RICHARD NORDINS HB COMPENDIUM the screen seems to be the 42250 .
Please see the right column of the attached image . Position 3 .
I hope this helps .

 

[Kitt]

According to RICHARD NORDINS HB COMPENDIUM the screen seems to be the 42250 .
Please see the right column of the attached image . Position 3 .
I hope this helps .

Good day jotloob,

Thank you for your prompt reply. I really appreciate your feedback. I came across a link to the HB COMPENDIUM in my search, but did not go into such detail. I have reviewed your attached image, and using this information, I came across a focus screen that looks exactly like the one I currently have. I have attached a picture below. The description reads 42234.

According to RICHARD NORDINS HB COMPENDIUM the screen seems to be the 42250 .
Please see the right column of the attached image . Position 3 .
I hope this helps .

Good afternoon jotloob,

Thank you for your prompt reply. I came across

 

[Kitt]

Sor

Good day jotloob,

Thank you for your prompt reply. I really appreciate your feedback. I came across a link to the HB COMPENDIUM in my search, but did not go into such detail. I have reviewed your attached image, and using this information, I came across a focus screen that looks exactly like the one I currently have. I have attached a picture below. The description reads 42234.

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Good afternoon jotloob,

Thank you for your prompt reply. I came across



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Sorry, I am not very experienced with my computer phone. What I meant to continue to say is, do you agree with the description of the attached pictures, that indeed this focus screen is 42234. In my research, I have come across incorrect product numbers for specific Hasselblad parts, especially on eBay.

Thanks,

Kitt

 

[jotloob]

Sor

Sorry, I am not very experienced with my computer phone. What I meant to continue to say is, do you agree with the description of the attached pictures, that indeed this focus screen is 42234. In my research, I have come across incorrect product numbers for specific Hasselblad parts, especially on eBay.

Thanks,

Kitt

Hello Kitt

The screen you showed when opening this thread , has grid lines and therefore is most likely 42250 .
The screen you show in your answer has NO grid lines and is NOT 42250 but 42234 .
Conclusion : The two screens are not the same .

 

[Kitt]

Hello Kitt

The screen you showed when opening this thread , has grid lines and therefore is most likely 42250 .
The screen you show in your answer has NO grid lines and is NOT 42250 but 42234 .
Conclusion : The two screens are not the same .

Hi jotloob,

I see the difference in the two screens. Based on your information, I am confident that I have the 42234 screen. The grid lines that are on the original pictures I posted are pencil line I added myself to aid in composition.

I want to thank you for help.


Kitt

 

[jotloob]

Hi jotloob,

I see the difference in the two screens. Based on your information, I am confident that I have the 42234 screen. The grid lines that are on the original pictures I posted are pencil line I added myself to aid in composition.

I want to thank you for help.


Kitt

Thank you for your feedback and the clarification . I find gridlines extremely helpful .
Attached , you will find an image of RICHARD NORDIN's HASSELBLAD COMPENDIUM .
It shows the second version , which also includes detailed info for the H-SYSTEM .
The first version , which I also have , holds only information about the V-SYSTEM .
It's a must for the HASSELBLAD freak .