Horseman VH Reflex Viewer

[benny_spinoza]

<p>How does the reflex viewer fit to the Horseman VH? Does one need to remove the focusing screen and back to attach? If yes, then wouldn't the viewer need its own screen?</p>

[paul.droluk]

<p>The 60 degree Angle Finder (Reflex) does have its own ground glass screen. It attaches just like a film back, and the eyepiece is rotate-able. It's a marvelous addition to the VH.</p>

[benny_spinoza]

<p>Thanks, Paul. I'm having a Maxwell screen installed in the regular screen holder. I wouldn't want to buy two such screens, considering that from what you say, the finder would require its own dedicated screen.</p>

[paul.droluk]

<p>Benny... I haven't used the standard GG back, not once, since acquiring the Angle Viewer. The difference in viewing ease is like night and day.</p><div></div>

[benny_spinoza]

<p>Paul...what about critical focusing? Seems to me that I would still need to use a loupe on the standard GG. Also, my eyes are not what they used to be. Without diopter adjustment, I'm not sure how well I could focus with the angle viewer. By the way, your VH looks minty. What lenses do you use? I bought a "bargain" at Keh, but it looks not bad, and am getting a little work done on it by a camera repair technician. </p>

[paul.droluk]

<p>Benny, my eyes <em>ain't what they used to be</em> either, I use cheapy 1.5x glasses for reading, but I have no problem using the Angle Viewer... I'm assuming the GG in mine is the factory one (gridded), but images clearly <em>snap</em> into focus.<br>

 

<p>My VH is in pretty good condition... not mint, but very nice. I just found four sets of infinity stops, so I'm waiting on the next full moon to index my lenses.</p>

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I use the following lenses on my VH; 65 Horseman, Schneider 80XL, 105W Nikkor, 105M Nikkor, 150 Rodenstock, 180A Fujinon and 270T Nikkor. I use all of the same lenses on my Toyo 45A as well. The Toyo is fitted with a lens board adapter, so all of these lenses are mounted on Horseman 80x80 lens boards... neat, because the boards are so small.<br>

I used to have a recessed board for the 58XL, but movements were near impossible. The 65mm is quite limited in this regard as well, but what movements are available are helpful. I generally move to 4x5 for really WA stuff anyway.</p>