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    Re: Graphic View Ground Glass Dimensions

    Possibly 4.0 X 4.95. Min is 3.9 X 4.8" or less

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    Re: Graphic View Ground Glass Dimensions

    If the ground glass must be shimmed to correct for the lack of a Fresnel in a back made for the Fresnel, the shim thickness is not exactly the same as the thickness of a Fresnel. Physical and optical thickness of transparent material differ.

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    Re: Graphic View Ground Glass Dimensions

    I wouldn't return the camera because it'll cost half its value to ship it back. If you buy another graphic view, you'd be better off keeping this one for spare parts.

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    Re: Graphic View Ground Glass Dimensions

    Trimming down a ground glass yourself is easy and cheap. The fresnel stuff is confusing because the designers were confused.

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    Re: Graphic View Ground Glass Dimensions

    I'm not worried about trimming and grinding the ground glass, but dealing with shimming and replacing, or not, the fresnel is more than I'd bargained for. I just found a Toyo (Omega) 45E for the same price that looks like it's in great shape, so will probably go with that camera instead.

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    Re: Graphic View Ground Glass Dimensions

    So you're returning the Graphic View?

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    Re: Graphic View Ground Glass Dimensions

    Haven't decided yet. I may be able to borrow a view camera for those portions of the class requiring more moments than my Speed Graphic can handle. More money for film in that case!

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    Re: Graphic View Ground Glass Dimensions

    There's a nice Calumet on craigslist with lens for $225

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    Re: Graphic View Ground Glass Dimensions

    Thanks Jon, and thanks all for the input and information.

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    Re: Graphic View Ground Glass Dimensions

    What did you decide to do with the Graphic View? It's a nice camera.

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