Replace Hasselblad A16S mask with A16

[aizan]

If you were thinking of being clever and hacking a cheap A16S (4x4cm) back to shoot 6x4.5 by swapping out the masks with one from a parts A16 shell, think again. The mask isn't held in place with screws—it's riveted or something. Not sure what you call it.

Anyone know how to deal with these?

 

[santino]

I wonder this myself too. Hope you‘ll get an answer.

 

[santino]

Found an article by a fellow who used a dremel tool to cut out the 6x4.5 format. The shorter rollers shouldn‘t be a problem. A „mask“ swap should involve new calibration of the film plane.