noah Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I shoot with a 501cm with a kiev copy of the NC2 prism finder. It's alright, but I do find it somewhat dark and the copy I have is pretty beat up. I do like the small size of the finder in comparison to the PM45. So my question is, if I get a real hasselblad nc2, will it be any brigther than my kiev copy? Also, I've seen the PM45 and it's certainly brighter than my kiev, but has a lower magnification. I like the higher mag and don't wear glasses, but if anyone has used both the hassy nc2 and the pm 45, how do they compare in brightness and ease of focussing in low light? Clearly the easy solution would be to try a genuine NC2 in person, but I can't find any around here so would have to go the mail-order route. I don't need the flash shoe on the pm, so that's no advantage, and don't really shoot polaroid so back compatibility isn't an issue. Thanks for any advice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ_britt3 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Don`t have anything to compare it to, but have two nc2 finders and like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_gardener Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Older prism tend to become less clear because of durt on the internal parts. A good cleaning is all they need. The Kiev finder is excellent and can be found for little money. There is nothing to be gained from an origonal NC2 finder. The NC2 is at least 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_west1 Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 If you are not using an 'Acute Matte' screen on your 501CM, then irrespective of which prism finder you use, the image will be dull. This should be your first avenue to explore. There's an enormous difference between the old Hasselblad screens and the Acute Matte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noah Posted October 6, 2007 Author Share Posted October 6, 2007 I do have an acutte matte screen, I should have mentioned that. Maybe my kiev needs a cleaning. I figured the hasselblad version would be about the same brightness, so thanks for confimring that, paul. I'll probably stick with the one I have, I don't have a problem with it and love the compact size, I was just wondering if I could get a slightly brighter view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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