Need 8x10 Ground Glass - Feedback request

[Jim Cole]

Has anyone bought an 8x10 ground glass from a seller on eBay named PhotoFixation? He grinds his own.

I need a replacement for my V8 and wanted some feedback on this guy's work before I ordered. My normal Deardorff supplier Attrevida who has the Deardorff Store, doesn't have any listed.

Any other sources folks would recommend?

Thanks,
Jim

[IanG]

That's Steve Hopf's ebay store, he's also know as Brilliant Glass, so you can buy with confidence, his screens are excellent.

I've bought a screen from him he's great to deal with & fast.

Ian

[Jim Cole]

Thanks for the quick response Ian. I was hoping for a good report.

Jim

[IanG]

Jim, Steve Hopf is the only option for custom glass screens now that Geert (GVB) in Belgium and Dave Parker (Satin Snow) have both stopped producing them.

It's very easy to make your own, as it happens I have two spare Agfa Ansco 10x8 screens sat by the table here, but I don't want to sell them. I guess I've made over 25 probably more like 30 screens now since March/April for a variety of formats, quarter plate, 9x12, 5x4, half plate, whole plate & 10x8, total cost under £25 ($40 approx)

I started because I needed too many new screens for various restoration projects, as well a replacements for older dim & gloomy pre WWII screens.

If your prepared to take the time & put in a little effort, it's the other option and quality can easily be comparable.

Ian

[Jim Cole]

Ian,

I have heard that making one is fairly simple and have seen some threads here on how to do it. Perhaps in the future, I'll give it a shot. Right now though, I'll let Mr. Hopf do the work.

Thanks again,
Jim

[climbabout]

Another option is KB Canham in Mesa Arizona - a quick google search will produce his contact info. I have bought screens for my V8 from him in the past and he is also excellent to deal with. I am currently using one of his gridded screens.
Tim

[Bob Salomon]

We have 810 Linhof and 810 Wista gg and fresnel screens in stock that can be ordered from your camera store.

[Walter Calahan]

Steve Hopf makes fabulous GG. I own several. Very quick turn around.

Yesterday was his birthday, so wish him good cheer.

[bsimison]

Surplus Shed also has a stock of 8x10 Kodak ground glass for very little money. I don't know about the quality, though I would love to hear feedback from someone who owns one.

[Richard Wasserman]

Another recommendation for Steve Hopf. I have a couple of his ground glass and they are very nice. He delivers very quickly and is friendly–what more can you ask for?