Ground Glass for Horseman SW612Pro

[michael_alpert1]

I use a Horseman SW612 Pro with a 55 Rodenstock lens. The camera is a

pleasure to use, except for the ground glass, which is very dim even

when used with a darkcloth. At times the ground glass is the only

reliable way to see what the lens sees. I will appreciate any thoughts

and suggestions for modifying the ground glass, for finding an

exceptionally good way for sheltering the glass from peripheral light,

or for finding an alternative (brighter) glass that will fit the

camera.

[howard_slavitt2]

Telephone Bill Maxwell at Maxwell Precision Optics. (404) 244-0095.

Maxwell Precision Optics, P.O. Box 33146, Decatur, GA 30033-0146. He

sometimes takes a few days to get back to you. But he's a pleasure to

deal with, is reasonably priced (not cheap, but reasonable), and will

give you a fresnel lens that is everything (and maybe more) than what

he promises. He designed two fresnels (one for wide and one for

normal to long use) for my Horseman 6 x 9 VH that are fantastic. Good

luck.