Hasselblad 42250

A medium format interchangeable focusing screen with a central grid and microprism

Overview

The Hasselblad 42250 is a focusing screen designed for use with Hasselblad V system cameras, specifically noted as compatible with the 500C/M. It is a ground glass type screen featuring a checked or dot/grid pattern with a central focusing aid. The center element is described across multiple user sources as a microprism with grid, though some listings refer to it as a split-image or bright split-image screen, creating ambiguity. 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 screen features a central microprism with grid, surrounded by a checked or dot-grid pattern across the focusing plane. It is constructed as a ground glass focusing screen intended for precise manual focus in medium format SLR systems.

Market

Listings show current market prices ranging from $80 to $179, depending on condition and seller. One listing priced it at 3,500,000 Vietnamese Dong with included box. Some users report the 42250 as less effective for focusing compared to modern alternatives like fiber-optic or opto-fibre screens.