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Hasselblad 503CW Medium Format Camera

Focusing screens for Hasselblad 503CW

By jessie25 - usenet poster


I am currently using the standard ( Acute-Matte D ) focusing screen with my
503CW camera. The image is generally very bright and easy to focus using the
80mm f2.8 lens.  However, as a spectacles wearer I occasionally have
problems focusing quickly and accurately, especially in poor light or with
low contrast subjects.  I can't blame the camera for out of focus shots any
more now that I'm using Hasselblad!

Would changing to a Microprism/Spit-Image (Acute-Matte D) focusing screen
solve my problems?
Is their any difference in brightness between these two screens.

Thanks for any help.

P.Mc.

P.S.  I get a much better view through my old Mamiya C330s focusing hood
magnifier ( with a Beattie Intersreen ) than I do on my new Blad!

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Solution #1
posted on Aug 11, 2005
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Powe33

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Over 40?  Welcome to the club.

Try getting the "chimney" focusing hood.... that did more for me than a
screen change..
Use WITHOUT glasses, there is a built in diopter adjustment.

--
Frank Filippone

However, as a spectacles wearer I occasionally have

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Solution #2
posted on Aug 11, 2005
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man1

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Paul
I have had the same problem. I do weddings and am in low light at times. The
only screen I use is the one with the split and micro prism.

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