Posted by Alec on February 13, 2001 at 08:02:14:
In Reply to: Re: Brighter Ground Glass-Century Graphic posted by Henry on February 13, 2001 at 06:31:37:
I'm sorry, but I just can't agree with your "findings". I bought a red-bellows Century back in the 60's and it came with a fresnel lens!
If the back in question will not TAKE a fresnel [which I seriously question], then my advice would be to get one that does. For instance, I am holding one right now [called an xl focusing panel] which was offered as an accessory for the XL. It has a fresnel lens [Graflex calls it an Ektalite field lens] as an integral part [the slot is made FOR a fresnel - if you don't use a fresnel, then you MUST use a spacer] Cat. No. 9276. In addition, I know Graflex offered the fresnel lens replacements since I have one still in the Graflex envelope which I bought in 1968. Both of these fresnels are EXACTLY the same size as the ground glass. Incidentally, Graflex offered many options in the ground glass department as well - plain, with two markings toward either end signifying the limits for 6x7, and one with a complete grid.
For accuracy, all the panels I've mentioned have Graflok fittings.