focusing glass

[Walt Sharp Jr.]

I've seen SNOW GLASS mentioned a few times in other threads but can't find anything about it. Does it make a better focusing screen then Fresnel/ground?
I find that my century graphic (2.250 X 3.250) Is becoming harder to focus (even with a good loupe) as I get older.

 

[naturephoto1]

Walt,

The Satin Snow Ground Glasses have a finer "grind" and are about 1 stop faster than a standard GG. They are easier to focus by themselves and with a Fresnel lens than a standard GG with or without a Fresnel lens. You have to decide for yourself and possibly specific lenses if you wish to use a Fresnel lens when using a Satin Snow GG.

Rich

 

[Roger Hicks]

Remember though that a finer grind will give more vignetting with wide-angles.

Cheers,

Roger

 

[naturephoto1]

Remember though that a finer grind will give more vignetting with wide-angles.

Cheers,

Roger

Roger,

That is where the Fresnel lens may help and make the light a bit more even on the GG.

Rich

 

[Walt Sharp Jr.]

Thanks for the info, everybody. I did find the Mfg. and have received a quote. It might be worth the $16 or so to try out.

 

[kjsphoto]

I guarantee you will not regret it. I have a SatinSnow GG in all my LF backs.

 

[naturephoto1]

Walt,

I have one in my Linhof Technikdardan 45S and am very pleased with it with and without the Fresnel lens.

Rich

 

[David A. Goldfarb]

I've got a SatinSnow glass in my Bronica S2a, and I've been happy with it as well.

 

[roteague]

Remember though that a finer grind will give more vignetting with wide-angles.

Cheers,

Roger

A LOT of people on APUG have bought Satin Snow glass, including me. I've never heard any complaints about the glass, although the widest lens I have used it with is 80mm (4x5).

 

[k_jupiter]

I have two backs for my 5x7 B&J cameras. I plan on putting acid etched glass in one and SS ground glass in the other. I will give a non-biased (I like both these suppliers) opinion as to the relative merits of both. 5x7 should give me enough room to look at all the edges, all the corners and see how these two stack up with a variety of lens. Of course, if someone wants to lend me *G* some very WA lens for 5x7 to evaluate the edges of the glass ranges, let me know.

tim in san jose

 

[JBrunner]

Dave makes excellent glass. Sharp and bright. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

 

[gordrob]

I have a SatinSnow Glass in my Kodak 8x10 2D and am very happy with it - a great improvement over what I was using. When I got it from Dave it fit like a glove as well. And for the price - I don't think you can come close to finding anything of the quality for the price.

Gord