Originally Posted by
Dave Dawson
I find the Sinar gg/fresnel to be dissapointing compared with other combinations. Because there are two focusing planes when the fresnel is fitted it makes focusing impossible and you have to focus without the fresnel and compose with. This is due to the fact that the ridges of the fresnel is mounted behind the gg and is in contact with the smooth side of the gg which means there is about 1.5mm space between them.
In other systems I've used in the past, the fresnel is mounted on the lens side of the gg with the ridges in contact with the rough side of the gg so there is only one focusing plane, so focusing can be done easily with the fresnel permenantly in place.
It's also a pain storing the fresnel when off the camera resulting in it getting lost or scratched.
Just my two cents worth!
Cheers Dave
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