Best Focusing Screen for the Hasselblad V-System
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- I just discovered what might be the best focusing screen for the Hasselblad 500 C/M. It is significantly less expensive than the vintage Acute Matte screens and still available new.
+ How to install it properly!
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I've got this screen (Hasselblad part number: H-3042264) from B&H even though I already have an Acute Matte D on my 503cx. I did it for two reasons: (1) the half-split Fresnel focusing aid with microprisms at the center (replacing the crosshairs); (2) the CFV-50c (II) back sensor framelines (in case I manage to get a 907x in the future - one can always dream...). Even though the original Acute Matte D screen is already pretty bright, adding the Fresnel is incredibly useful for critical focusing (a must if you are using a digital back, even more than with film - I wish I had that on my DSLR for using it with manual focus lenses). Also, having a brand-new focusing screen always helps regarding clarity. All in all, indeed the best focusing screen ever made for the Hasselblad V system.
I also confirm that the Hasselblad CFV-50c focusing screen is really an Acute Matte D screen (the original was manufactured by Minolta in Japan at Hasselblad's request). One way you can tell is the pair of semicircle notches on the aluminum frame near one of its corners. The original (non-D) Acute Matte didn't have those.
Thank you for this very valuable and knowledgeable information!
Thank you! If the CFV-50c is a really an Acute Matte D it also fits on a 501c, correct?
@@zvitkovits yes, it fits on all 500-series V-system Hasselblads from the 500 C/M onwards, just like a regular Acute Matte D screen. The only possible exception is perhaps the older 500 C which is not fully modular, so it requires a technician to change the focusing screen.
@@PedroLauridsenRibeiroThank you! And they are not available or extremely expensive … I‘m obviously late to the party 😂
UPDATE: As of today, according to B&H Photo, the focusing screen I mentioned in the video has been discontinued, unfortunately.
They are difficult to find, even on ebay. After a year I still haven't found one.
Yes and now it's impossible to find, maybe it was too good.
For each generation of screen (vintage, Acute Mate, Acute Mate D) Hasselblad made a new version of meetered prisms to cope with the brighter viewer image. When using current film sensitivities it's not possible to change ISO to compensate and the incorrect prism version has to be sent in service being recalibrated.
A problem with many used Hasselblad sellers is that they remove original Acute Mate D screens from models that were originally equiped with and sell them separately for big monney, selling the body to a regular price but equipped with an old dark cheap screen.
True! Thanks for pointing that out!
1. Those screens are for 500CM onwards. Not the 500C
2. The lens does not have to be removed if the camera is not attached to a tripod or other supports. Simply inverting the camera allows the screen to drop out.
3. Nicely presented video 👌 .. and thank you. Although I would like one without markings for the digital back.
Thank you for your remarks - and let's hope for the best, maybe we'll get a classic analog screen at some point
I had one put in my 500c when I had it serviced. Never regretted it.
Thanks for the comment Jake! For me, this thing is a life saver esp when shooting at f/4 and below ..
Way back when I bought my 500C/M, (about 20 years ago) I also bought the Accu-Bright screen. Can't remember what I paid, but was surely less than $US100. Now, I am so happy that I did. My whole Hasselblad kit is now worth much more than I paid for it.
And it also has practical benefits. Thanks for sharing!
that's definitely a great option. I bought my gridded split screen Acute mate 42215 for less than 250, but if I was in the market for one again, I would get this.
Thanks for the feedback!
Many Thanks for the video. I just bought the new Hasselblad focusing screen CFV-50c for £199 brand new; cheaper than the secondhand acute matt screen I bought 3 years ago. The crop rectangle on the screen works very well with the digital back that came with my 907x.
Fanatastic! Great to hear!
Hi! May I know where you purchased yours from? Thanks!
@@kmkmkm7525 I bought mine from Clfton Cameras in the UK.
Oh this is sweet. I read a bunch of reviews on B&H after watching this video and it seems like a lot of people do this. Someone even mentioned that IT IS an ACUTE MATTE D screen just with the digital markings on it. I'm definitely going to try it out. Thanks for the tip! I hate hate hate the regular screen it comes with, it's so hard to see.
Thank you! I'm really glad that you found it useful. I'm also super happy with the new screen, the original one is just too dim
Thank you for sharing this. I have just bought mine in the UK and looking forward to using it soon.
Great to read!
I think I'd find the extra framelines distracting. I'll just have to make sure I take care of the Acute Matte screen that came with my 503cw.
You would get used to it, I think. But if your acute matte holds up, that is even better!
Acute Matt screens were made by minolta and used in their cameras and also supplied to Hasselblad long ago.
Thanks for the info!
@@ThomasEisl.Photography .... it was made of thousands of micro lenses. I remember the micro lenses were actually hexagonal in shape.
Very useful tip...sadly im stuck with the originals (saw your video a bit late).......Considereing its not not such a dificult component to produce, I wonder if another company could produce an option? I use a Kiev Viewfinder with my 500cm and Works fine, perhaps a kiev option ?
Let's hope so!
I'm new to waist-level viewfinders and wasn't sure if the focusing aids (microprism, splitscreen, etc) are essential to get fairly quick/accurate focusing. Part of me just wants a clear view from the finder without all the messy stuff, you know. I fortunately do have a fairly good eyesight, but wasn't sure if that would be any help for WLVs. Great vid by the way.
Well, even with excellent eyesight, this can be helpful especially when focusing lenses wide open. Is it a must? Probably not. But I definitely recommend it.
Thanks for the feedback!
Although there are many Hasselblad users who are not aware that they can still buy a 'new' Acute Matte D screen, this news is actually very old.
The focus screen has been on the market unchanged for 16 years. It was first delivered together with the release of the Hasselblad 503CWD in the year 2006. But I'm glad you 'discovered' it yourself and share this with others.... 🙂
Thanks!
It seems that the screens sold out after the video. Let's hope that they will manufacture additional batches.
@@ThomasEisl.Photography They have to, the screen is also used for their latest CFV-50CII…😉
At least if you couple the digital back with a V-system body.
Davon gibt es in eBay eine große Auswahl, allerdings sind die alle nicht gerade günstig, aber das waren sie auch früher nicht.
Ok, so you have my attention. Eagerly awaiting a followup video and some test shots. Did the screen allow for accurate focus?
Awesome! Yes it does allow super accurate focus. Check out my Instagram, there are plenty of shots taken with the setup
@@ThomasEisl.Photography ok good news! What’s you’re IG. I’ll follow. And thanks for this!
@@BasementShopGuy thomaseisl.photography - thank you, I'm really glad that this was helpful
I'm using the acute matte D and this is a huge improvement over the standard Acute-Matte that came with my 503cx. That's my opinion.
Completely agree - the screen in the video is even never than screen you are using and giving similar performance.
I've searched and searched for this screen and found nothing.. any information you could give would be much appreciated. Thanks
Richard in Tulsa, Oklahoma United States of America
Hello Richard, the bad news is that the screen sold out and is no longer available. I'm sorry. Best, Thomas 📸
Wow, really cool, never think this will be good idea for some reason. Thx!
Happy to help!
Do not forget to tune the TTL Hasselbld prism.
Yes, good tip! I personally don't have one, but you are absolutely right!
How well do the lines match up with the 645 back?
Have not tried that
Thanks a lot for this goood information ! do you know 1 or 2 websides in germany or Us where i could find this foc-using screen ??? :)
Thank you very much for appreciation - I bought mine from Foto Erhardt, but I am not sure who has this screen at the moment. Maybe you could check B&H in the US, as they also ship to Europe!
I don't think the acute-matte focus screens are "after market," aren't they Hasselblad OEM?
The term after market describes items that are meant to enhance the original product. They can be made by third parties or the original manufacturer. You are right, they are original Hasselblad parts.
And the other problem is short mirror, that crops your viewing image with longer lenses
Could you elaborate more on that?
@@ThomasEisl.Photography These are the short comings of the earlier models. The later models have brighter screens and longer mirrors + TTL for flash.
I thought with this camera the image in the viewfinder was upside-down
No, that's with a large format camera. Here it is mirrored on the vertical axis
hi! bwhat shop in germany sells this please? thank you!
It is unfortunately no longer sold new
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Thank you very much - I appreciate that a lot! I hope I'll be able to bring up topics of intetest for you in the future!
Is there are model number/name for this?
Yes, it is actually called "Hasselblad Focusing Screen CFV-50c"
see also: www.thomaseisl.photography/reviews/hasselblad-focusing-screen-cfv-50c
@@ThomasEisl.Photography Thank you! I just got a 500cm and was looking at changing the screen.
Great video
Thanks!
One year later, not anymore. Have you seen the price of colour film and how it has almost flooded the used market with film cameras of all formats and marques.
Yes, that is very unfortunate!
It’s already unavailable or way overpriced everywhere.
It seems that my video triggered a run - I'm glad that some people got one and maybe Hasselblad will make new ones seeing the demand
...well i can't find this glass anywhere... :/
They have sold out unfortunately - no longer available new
@@ThomasEisl.Photography this is a shame ...😔😔
Get yoursel a prisme.
I will consider that! Thank you
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