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Best Grain Focuser?


arthur_gottschalk

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I've been using an inexpensive Bestwell grain focuser for years in my B&W darkroom and I think it's time to move on. So my question: What's the best grain focuser? I see that the Omega Peak is the most expensive. Is it worth $450.00? Looking for your advice. Thanks.

I like it but I only paid $10 for it. I sold it with my entire color darkroom equipment.

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I have a Paterson one, and a French ‘scoponet’ which has a slightly higher magnification. I find the Paterson one as easy to use, and the cross hairs are easier to focus/ adjust. I also use a big magnifying glass for the corners. Whilst you cannot focus on the grain, it is surprisingly accurate when checked with a grain focuser. I always focus onto a scrap piece of paper too.
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