2d Gg

[peter ramm]

I am just getting my 2D up and running. The GG on it is fine, but dark. Any suggestions for specific replacement parts and sources?

Peter

[Richard Rankin]

I've been happy with the ground glass I've gotten from Steve Hopf.
Richard

[bvstaples]

Make your own, it's a lot easier than you think...

Plenty of resources on the web.


Brian

[Richard Wasserman]

+1 for Steve Hopf!

[Peter De Smidt]

Did you clean the ground glass with detergent and running water?

[peter ramm]

Thanks for the comments. The existing GG is 1/4", and looks like it's cut from a sheet of standard glass. Bit too thick and coarse and dark even at 5.6. I have ordered a 0.2" replacement from Steve Hopf. Kinda silly for an old 2D, but I do want to enjoy using it.

[jan labij]

I don't think it's silly at all. My R.O.C. has a dull GG also. I didn't realize this until I got a Burke&james 5X7. Something is different as I can focus on it at f11, and f9 is very bright. I don't know what the difference is but I'm going to look for something to brighten up the 8X10 image.