IS A KIEV TTL FINDER GOOD FOR A 500CM??

[gugo747]

i was wondering how good a kiev ttl viewfinder is compared to a hasselblad one, i would use it on a hasselblad 500cm, either one i would buy used. i usually prefer buying quality, but the price difference is a lot and since the viewfinder apparently doesnt affect much i am considering the kiev one. what do you think? are the image and metering quality good?

here's a picture of the one i would buy

thanks

 

[Mitica100]

gugo, I'd go for it! When talking quality you should always think of the lens as being of the best quality, camera body being next and accessories last. Russians tried to copy Hasselblad's line, as you well know and they had limited success. Their finders are actually much used by Hasselblad owners due to the price difference.