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graphic6x9 · Joined: 03 May 2002 Posts: 4 Location: New Orleans

I have a 6x9 focus panel that provides a miserably dim view when used with the F8.0 47mm SuperAngulon lens on my Graflex XLSW. I am thinking of canibalizing 2 Hassy screens that I have on order to fit the full width of this focus unit -- One is a full-screen grid version---both are the older, non-AcuteMatte versions.

Has any one tried this? How much of an improvement would you expect with the older Hassy screens or the newer AcuteMattes---especially in the corners with the 47mm?

I've seen 4x5 Focusing Panels with the Ektalite Field condensers --- How much improvement did they provide over the plain gg's? Are Ektalites available to easily use with the 6x9 gg focus panels.

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[ This Message was edited by: graphic6x9 on 2002-05-03 20:43 ]

Henry · Posted: Sat May 04, 2002 12:26 pm Post subject:

Go to "Fresnel question" on the Speed Graphic Help section of this forum, and see my post, especially the second paragraph. What I refer to there as a fresnel is also known as an Ektalite screen. I purchased mine used, in one piece, so I can't answer your question about using the Hassy screens in combination.