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Chimmeny finder

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flashbulbman

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I have 3 finders for my camera, the waistlevel, the 45 and the 90 degree. I have trouble seeing the entire square since I wear glasses. I was wondering what the tall finder is used for (the one used in the movie BLOW-UP). It looks like a chimmeny. What is the magnification and can you see the entire square with glasses on using this finder. I like the way it looks on the camera (from photos I have seen on it)
 
mine (as in blow-up) has a diopter adjustment, so it can be used taking your glasses off. you see the whole picture through it. i prefer the waist level though, because even from a fair distance, you see the complete square (without the magnifying glass raised, that is).

maarten.
 
All early chimney finders have a dioptre adjustment.





Picture by W Bulte, borrowed from the classified section.
This chimney is still for sale!


Vic.
 
Not counting versions of this finder there are three different 0° finders.
How about a peek in the compendium, it will tell you all.


Vic.
 
There is a copy of the Compendium on Ebay for $246. I will consider it since it would be nice to own, but in the mean time, I have to make a trip to the library to have a look at one. Maybe I will get lucky and see one at the monthly camera show at a more reasonable price.
 
As much as I value the compendium these prices are not very sane.

A decent used copy is worth 40-60 USD.

Better wait for a copy at a realistic price.

Prices are bound to come down once the new compendium is available.



Vic.
 
Rick Nordin and his former publishing company must be flabbergasted at these prices.

I wish I had saved some more copies of this book.
Sold quite a few to friends for 60 USD which was the current retail price at the time.
This book is a better investment than wine or real estate!


Vic.
 
I have four of the earlier Hasselblad bodies, and I am a fan of the Chimney finder. I also wear eyeglasses, and I have no problem seeing the entire screen, with excellent magnification and screen sharpness. The diopter correction works really well on my 500C/M's and 500EL/M's.

I did remove the rubber eyecups, which get really old and dried-out. I replaced those with some "diamond edition" rubber I bought from Rollei in Germany, intended for the Anniversary Model Rollei SL66. I cut a "donut" just the right shape, the cover the top of each of the Magnifying Hoods, so the metal can't scratch my eyeglasses. And I can get my eye right up to the edges of the finder.

Very Happy with my purchases. I spent about $29US for each hood.
 
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