Hasselblad 42250
A medium format interchangeable focusing screen with a central grid and microprism
Overview
The Hasselblad 42250 is a focusing screen for Hasselblad V system cameras. It is specifically noted as compatible with the 500C/M. It is a ground glass screen with a checked or dot/grid pattern and a central focusing aid. User sources describe the center element as a microprism with grid, but some listings call it a split-image or bright split-image screen, so the description is muddy. It supports 6x6 cm medium format composition and focusing.
Specifications
| Camera Size | 6x6 cm |
| Compatible Camera Type | Medium |
| Product type | Focusing screen (interchangeable ground glass) |
| Compatibility | Hasselblad 500C/M, Hasselblad V system |
Design
The center is a microprism with grid, surrounded by a checked or dot-grid pattern across the focusing plane. It is a ground glass screen made for manual focus in medium format SLR systems.
Market
Listings show current market prices from $80 to $179, depending on condition and seller. One listing asked 3,500,000 Vietnamese Dong with the box included. Some users report the 42250 focuses less effectively than modern alternatives like fiber-optic or opto-fibre screens.
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