laurence_rochfort Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 <p>Hi all,<br> I have a 500cm and the mirror seems to be dull and crazed, much like a very old wall mirror. It doesn't make focusing impossible, just a little more difficult.</p> <p>Is it possible to replace the mirror myself?</p> <p>Regards,<br> Laurence</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q.g._de_bakker Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Much work. And you would need to check and adjust position rather meticuously.<br>So i wouldn't try to do it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurence_rochfort Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 <p>Ah, fair enough.<br> Thank you.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasselblad technician Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 <p>As Q.G. wrote, there is quite a bit of work involved in replacing the mirror, and should be left to a qualified technician. Also, as he wrote, the mirror angle would need to be checked and adjusted, if necessary, which would require specific factory tools.</p> <p>David S. Odess * Factory trained Hasselblad technician * www.david-odess.com</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaglow Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 <p>500 CMs are so cheap these days, it would probably be cheaper just to replace the body.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aoresteen Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 <p>I would have it serviced by a qualified repair technician like David. Buying a new one doesn't guarantee that it will be in any better shape than the one you have. My 1969 500C is in perfect shape as I had it properly serviced & adjusted and a Maxwell screen installed.<br> <br> Hasselblads are mechanical devices that need periodic service. Service is a part of the cost of ownership. Just have it serviced and then enjoy using it!<br> <br> Good luck!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_gardener Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 <p>I would recommend invest in the current body with a replacement mirror rather than buying another 500 CM with unknown service history.<br> 500CM bodies are between 20 and 40 years old. A number of these cameras have seen several years of hard professional use. </p> <p>Most of the V series cameras for sale need at least a good CLA.<br> Just bought two 503CW bodies, a 1997 and a 2000 year one. Both were in need of new gears etc.<br> After a full reconditioning service these bodies are as good as new but at a cost of 470 USD each.<br> It is unrealistic to expect cameras that are likely to have a high mileage to perform faultlessly.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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