Removing the lens from the Hasselblad 500C. First tension the shutter (left). then depress the lens catch (centre), and turn the
lens anti-clockwise and lift out of the camera (right).
To fit the lens, mount on the camera so that the red marks on the lens and body are in line (left),
then turn the lens clockwise (centre). The tensioning shafts on both the camera and the lens must
have their groove lined up with the red dot before a lens can be fitted (right). This is automatically
the case if the camera is always tensioned before a lens is removed or fitted.
To remove the lens on the F models press the catch (left) and turn the lens
anticlockwise to lift out (right).
To fit a lens on the F models, line up the red dot on the rear of the lens mount
with the red dot on the camera (left). Place the lens in position and turn
clockwise to lock (right).
Interchangeable Finder and Focusing Attachments
The standard reflex hood of the Hasselblad 500C, 1600F and 1000F can be removed. For this purpose the magazine has to be
released. You can then slide the hood backwards out of its grooved fitting.
As an alternative there is available a magnifying hood, the eye-level pentaprisms, or the prism sports finder, which is now
discontinued. These are pushed into the grooves above the ground glass screen from the back. Push the unit home until it clicks into
place.
THE MAGNIFYING HOOD carries in its top a 2.5 x magnifier, which is adjustable by rotating the focusing holder. This provides a range
of eyesight corrections equivalent to - 3 to + 3.5 dioptres to suit individual needs. The rubber eyepiece excludes extraneous light.
THE EYE-LEVEL PRISM FINDER has a soft rubber eyepiece with an extra groove to accept an eyesight correction lens. The side of the
prism finder carries a release button which permits changing of magazines, as with this finder in position the normal magazine release
button is inaccessible. The finder provides a brilliant upright and right-way-round image, magnified 2½ times, with camera at eye-
level.
THE EYE-LEVEL PRISM FINDER NC-2 is similar to the above but has a sighting angle of 45 degrees and gives a three-times
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