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> Thankyou all for the input on ground glass
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> Guillermo-
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> The reason for the ground glass is so that I can view the scene for
> composition before exposure. I don't require a necessarily good image, just
> one for the main lines and masses of the picture. Your idea of a fresnel
> sheet is inspired, I shall use it. I know that pinhole is also about
> serendipity but I want a little more control over the final image,
> particularly when one has taken time to find and there is no retake!
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> I am going to use a viewing pinhole for the ground glass - one that gives me
> enough light (under a cloth) so I can see the image. I am not concerned
> with viewing detail just the main masses.
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> Alexis
Why not make a viewfinder instead?