In need of a focusing screen (4x5)

[macandal]

I have a 4x5 Sinar F2 and this past weekend I broke the focusing screen.

I'm in need of one. I need something that's bright, of good quality and that's not going to break the bank. I want to spend up to ~$100 for one. Can someone recommend a good one to get? Thanks.

[Alan Curtis]

Check with Steve at Hopf glass http://www.hopfglass.com/. I purchased a 4x5 glass from him a couple of years ago for my Zone VI. Much brighter than any others I've tried.

[Tin Can]

Get the borosilicate glass, much stronger and clearer. I have bought several from Steve.

Check with Steve at Hopf glass http://www.hopfglass.com/. I purchased a 4x5 glass from him a couple of years ago for my Zone VI. Much brighter than any others I've tried.

[lbenac]

Get the borosilicate glass, much stronger and clearer. I have bought several from Steve.

Second that, I just put one on my F2.

[macandal]

Check with Steve at Hopf glass http://www.hopfglass.com/. I purchased a 4x5 glass from him a couple of years ago for my Zone VI. Much brighter than any others I've tried.

Get the borosilicate glass, much stronger and clearer. I have bought several from Steve.

Second that, I just put one on my F2.

I just emailed him with all my info. Waiting for his response. Thanks all.

[Alan Curtis]

I'll third that about the borosilicate glass. That is what I purchased. Steve is very easy to work with.

[macandal]

Mmm? I emailed Steve yesterday and haven't heard anything yet. Anyone knows if he's around?

[Tin Can]

He is not the speediest. He makes them all to order and by hand.

It's a cottage industry for him.

But he is the best!

I now make my own, but not equivalent to his at all.

[lbenac]

Mmm? I emailed Steve yesterday and haven't heard anything yet. Anyone knows if he's around?

Yes he is. He also has a store on ebay that you can purchase from.

[Tin Can]

He does prefer direct contact sales as he makes his full profit.

Yes he is. He also has a store on ebay that you can purchase from.