Does anyone else have the same issues I do, checking lens coverage using your Sinar 4x5? I have an F2 with a "non-metering" style back, but the problem seems to be the same (and likely worse) with the metering back. Even though I remove the fresnel, the ground glass is recessed too far into the back to be able to see through the clipped corners of the GG for a coverage check.
Obviously, this problem is compounded with shorter lenses, 125mm being my most used lens. It's even worse when using very much front rise, which is when I most need to check for vignetting! With the 250mm and longer and standard (not WA) bellows, I can sometimes get a peek at the aperture if I'm not using much movement.
How do you visually check lens coverage on your Sinar 4x5? Rick? Leigh?
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