Recommended cheap focusing Loupe 4x5

[freddenacka]

Hey
I'm new to this and need a focusing Loupe.
There are a lot cheap ones at eBay for 45-60gr enlargement. Is that a useful one?
I can buy a used one but need to now what to look for.
There is no problem to spend maybe 10-50 dollars.

I have a Newton vc3 with ground glass

http://monorecords.wordpress.com/large-format-photo/

[Tony Lakin]

http://www.rockycameras.com/leica-le...99-41902-p.asp

Rather heavy but great optics and usually cheap, the shipping cost of this one to your location may be prohibitive but there are plenty of them around.

[freddenacka]

Thanks! There is one on a Swedish action today, we will se if I get it

[Douglas]

DIY , I made one with a 8 diopter close up lens ($2 , local used camera show) and a piece of pvc pipe.
Works great for me.

[Richard Wasserman]

Beat-up 50mm lens from a 35mm camera. Look through the rear of the lens—makes a great magnifier or loupe.

[freddenacka]

Thanks i will try that! Have some 50mm that I don't use

[Jonathan Barlow]

Used black (classic style) Schneider 4x loupe: usually sells for $30-40 on eBay.

[fasol]

http://www.peakoptics.com/index.php?...&products_id=5 Only 14 bucks! And don't forget to use black tape to insulate the bottom part.

[Peter York]

http://www.peakoptics.com/index.php?...&products_id=5 Only 14 bucks! And don't forget to use black tape to insulate the bottom part.

+1. This is now my primary loupe.

[Ari]

The Peak 5x is a good general-purpose loupe for the money; B&H might sell it for less than $14.