Proshade Question...

[v-system]

I have just taken posession of a Hasselblad Professional Lens Shade C (40231) designed to fit the older C lenses, of which I own two. I am curious to know how difficult it is to find the gel filter holder for this shade and where I might look. No success on "Evil-Bay" (as I've seen some of you refer to it). I have seen one for the newer shade models but doubt these have compatible dimensions. Thanks for the help.

Also, if you care to share, does anyone use gel filters anymore? I'd love to hear some suggestions/wisdom on this.

 

[Victorh]

Why not ask for a gel holder in classifieds?

Simply start your ad with WTB.




Vic.

 

[v-system]

I will post in the classifieds. My question still remains, does anyone use the gel filters here? Are there reasons one should or should not consider them for use? I'm primarily considering colored gells for B&W such as yellow, green, orange, red and possibly IR wavelengths. I know they are fragile. Does anyone have a good source for these?

 

[ac12]

expensive

I was looking for gel filters, as I got a gel filter holder for my new LF camera. BUT...I was terribly disappointed when I saw the prices of the gels. Maybe I was looking at the wrong gel filters, but the prices were approaching the price of glass filters.

 

[atanabe]

Longevity of gels

Gels are very fragile when compared to glass filters, they will buckle and are subject to a lot of environmental damage. Many moons ago, they cost $2 now about $20 and the main reason to use a gel was to do minor color corrections (CC) for transparency film. If you are wanting yellow, orange, red and green filters for B&W, then buy the bay 60 glass filters for a little more than the gels. Most of them can be had for a fraction of their original cost and will last you a lifetime if cared for. A gel filter could be ruined by the first rainstorm.

-Al

I was looking for gel filters, as I got a gel filter holder for my new LF camera. BUT...I was terribly disappointed when I saw the prices of the gels. Maybe I was looking at the wrong gel filters, but the prices were approaching the price of glass filters.

 

[v-system]

I'm glad to have recieved each of your replies. I have since decided against purchasing the gel filter holder and gels as they are not the cost effective alternative they once were. I knew gels were fragile, but I didn't know how expensive and rare they had become. I'll be buying glass for my purposes now.

Thanks!

 

[Victorh]

Lots of excellent used filters for Hasselblad floating around.

Originals from Hasselblad or quality filters from B&W or Heliopan recommended.
B&W used to make filters for Hasselblad.


Vic.