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Aloha Alan!

"Absolute best" is a pretty subjective thought. If it were that definable, a lot of

competition would have gone out of business. Your best might be my rejection and

everyone seems to have a favorite. I would check around in your area for darkrooms

downsizing or simply blinking out of existence. I got my beloved Omega B8 for free long

with 6 B22s from a commercial darkroom downsizing. ( Now I am trying to find homes for

the 22s! ) All came with cold lights or color heads and "XL" rails to go big on the easel. I

have had "bad" enlarger lenses so I feel they do matter. I found a Nikkor 75mm for cheap

and now know why. This is one area where great equipment can be had for very little for

obvious reasons. Save some from the trash heap! You might be like me and have several to

choose from.

Nick

I bought one and had some worthy results. The shutter issue for me was to use the barn

doors with a locking cable release. At f 250+, time exposures were the norm, usually

several seconds at a low iso in the sun. Fun depth of field and a gritty primative look not

common for Hassy users. I have yet to try it with my bellows and work out the exposure

including reciprocity. It would seem to cut the angle of view and increase sharpness. I say

go for it! Let go of Carl Zeiss fo once!

Nick

Sounds like a great ride, Don! I would look for a good packing set up rather than

modification. The lowe top loader 70 can get rigged to your chest and has good weather

protection. I think I would also look for a wider glass, didn't there used to be a smaller

60C 5.6 ? I've been thinking about bringing mine on rides as well but haven't got to it. I'll

try the pack this week with a old 60C 3.5 and let you know what it feels like to me.

Aloha, Nick

Obviously we have struck a nerve here.

Good.

I cannot deny there is a different feeling when using a Hasselblad and there is an effect on

my shooting. Speaking only for my self, I also feel a difference riding a classic Italian

racing bike over a fine current model. It may have less to do with technical factors and

more with esthetics. Knowing it's orgin and history has an effect in my case. I feel a

commitment to live up to the expectations of it's creators and so, try harder. Others may

be free from this. I have no desire to drive a BMW or the like because, for me, a car is to

get me from one place to another and to do so in the most efficient and practical way. It is

all I need, so a Toyota will do.

Now that film is old school, all the goodies are finally available for cheap so why should I

save a little and miss the subtle difference. It is not for everyone which is also good.

Use what works for you.

Nick in Hawaii

I need to get inside a SB 11 flash and give the contacts a good cleaning. Does anyone

know where to start dissection of this old beast?

Thank for all the input, I have email responses form Odess and Grimes and I now have to

choose. I was just geting to know this stealth wide and I'm looking forward to having it

fresh and happy.

Mahalo all, Nick

Dreams can come true !

An estate liquidation of Hasselblad stuff came into my local consignment shop! I picked up

a 60mm C T* that was pretty fair shape and had the hood cross threaded tightly on. For

under $200 I thought I could live with it. Now I want to use filters and would like to take a

crack at wrenching it off. A simple grip and turn doesn't do it. I can see some distortion of

the lens barrel at the threads so I know it won't be easy! Should I apply some light

lubricant in very small amounts to the area? I would consider sending it out and do a CLA

as well but will Hasselblad work on a C model any more? I would like to know where else I

should go if not. Yes there were other goods to be gotten and I lost sleep over the chance

at a wide c that went to ebay the moment I decided to go for it. (Sigh ! ) I did snap up a

bellows and 135 mm so I am happy.

Thanks for all your interest, Nick in Hawaii