picsareus
24-Dec-2006, 20:45
Has anyone used the Toyo Fresnel Lens 4x5 Replacement? (Monocular Focusing Hood). This is USA part number #180-809. This looks like a hood with a magnifying lens that you look through to focus. They also say that you can detach it and use it for a magnifier for viewing the 4x5 transparencies on a light table too.
To me this sounds like a real great idea since you don't have to fumble around with a focusing cloth with one hand and hold a loupe against the ground glass, then reach around to adjust the focus at the same time and not knock anything out of place while you do all this with the wind blowing...
What about the focusing hood #180-808? This is basically a light shield to keep light off the ground glass. This seems simple enough, but do you actually need a focusing cloth over your head for a good focus? (I'm mainly interested in night time cityscapes and maybe some portraits too.)
I have 0 experience with view cameras and these sound like a great things, but want to ask the more experienced people here if these are a gimmicks or if they are actually usefull focus aids.
I'm looking for a view camera and know that all cameras are a series of compromises, but am leaning towards a Toyo 45CF based on the light weight and the fact that their website actually gives you an idea of what they manufacturer including accessories (and the price seems like it is on the low end of the price scale too).
thanks for you input!!!
To me this sounds like a real great idea since you don't have to fumble around with a focusing cloth with one hand and hold a loupe against the ground glass, then reach around to adjust the focus at the same time and not knock anything out of place while you do all this with the wind blowing...
What about the focusing hood #180-808? This is basically a light shield to keep light off the ground glass. This seems simple enough, but do you actually need a focusing cloth over your head for a good focus? (I'm mainly interested in night time cityscapes and maybe some portraits too.)
I have 0 experience with view cameras and these sound like a great things, but want to ask the more experienced people here if these are a gimmicks or if they are actually usefull focus aids.
I'm looking for a view camera and know that all cameras are a series of compromises, but am leaning towards a Toyo 45CF based on the light weight and the fact that their website actually gives you an idea of what they manufacturer including accessories (and the price seems like it is on the low end of the price scale too).
thanks for you input!!!