Brighter screen for Toyo 45a

[Atracksler]

I need a brighter screen for my 45a.

Anyone have a suggestion for an affordable replacement screen?

[AtlantaTerry]

Does your camera back have a Fresnel installed?

[Atracksler]

No, just regular ground glass....

[dpn]

I was quite happy with what I received from Steve Hopf: http://hopfglass.com/Ultrafine.htm

[axs810]

I was also really happy with the ground glass I got from Steve Hopf. If you can afford it I would definitely go with the borosilicate

[denverjims]

I was also really happy with the ground glass I got from Steve Hopf. If you can afford it I would definitely go with the borosilicate

Ditto on the borosilicate. These aging eyes really appreciate and can notice the difference. & Steve is a real pleasure to do business with.
Jim

[Atracksler]

How much brighter than the stock screen is the borosilicate?

[axs810]

I'm not able to compare the two but it's honestly the brightest ground glass I've owned (the borosilicate)

[Jac@stafford.net]

I have a Satin Snow 4x5 ground glass, still in the original package.
Do any of our members have an opinion regarding its brightness?
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[Atracksler]

Got the Hopf borosilicate, its a winner!

[axs810]

hooray!

[denverjims]

Glad it worked out for you! IMHO it's very much worth the price &, again, Steve is first rate.
Jim