magnifier for super speed graphic folding hood

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I would like to rig a magnifying lense that will somehow attach to the folding hood on my Super speed graphic. The magnifier will be focused on the ground glass. Where can I get a light weight magnifying lense that will suit my purposes?

-- Jon Miller (jmill@cybertime.net), May 09, 2000

Answers

Just a thought. Maybe one of the flat fresnel-type reading magnifiers about the size of a business card. They are sometimes available in the drug stores. I believe they are meant to be used flat on the page, but it may work a couple of inches away from the ground glass too. You could try it without buying it. Just see how well it does when held away from your hand.

-- Tony Brent (ajbrent@mich.com), May 09, 2000.

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