vandevantersh
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Is (30 30212) the correct number for the latest (1985) A12 film Magazine or is there a newer "New Style"?
Steve
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It is the correct number but the latest model was introduced in 1997 with the holder for the darkslide fitted to the rear of the back.
The last technical improvement was made in 1985 with a modified pressure plate and "brakes" to increase flatness of the film.
Same # ? Interesting that that they added the darkslide holder later..it is available on latter pre-1985 A12s. How does one protect the darkslide without the holder?
Steve
You stick the darkslide in your pocket :lol: Hasselblad took a while to "see the light" between improving the insert of the cassette and adding the darkslide holder.
Wilko
A while like in 20 years?
A Japanese camera manufacturer offered this simple solution at the end of the eighties.
Dark slides are best left in the pocket of a shirt unless you tie your shoelaces several times a day. Then the dark slide slides out of the pocket and may be lost.
Storing in the pockets of atrouser is not recommended.
It causes bent dark slides and a painfull upper leg.
Being conservative in design often has advantages. This is an example where accepting progress took too long.
Well.. a little while in Hasselblad terminology. They are indeed a tad slow. For example my 1950s Pentax-en are still running fine with their original lubrication, unlike the greasy goo Hasselblad and Zeiss prefered :lame: Keeping up with technology does have its merits.
Wilko
Steve,
Lindahl has an aftermarket Dark Slide Holder available for sale. If you are located in the USA, go onto B & H Photo website and search for the Lindahl Dark Slide Holder. Here it is below:
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Thanks for the research..fortunately my A12 is a late model and has the holder..if it didn't, my slide would be lost or bent about once a week.
Steve