[LargeFormat] Focusing Loupes (was Re: Darkcloth hoods?)

[Karl Wolz]

I've owned a Wista loupe and also a Toyo.  Neither one would adjust to the
proper diopter for my eyes without glasses (-3 or 4, I think).  I'm now
using an older Calumet loupe ($15), which, though one of the shorter ones,
seems to work quite well.

Karl

----- Original Message -----
From: "Clive Warren" <cocam@cableinet.co.uk>
To: <largeformat@f32.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2002 5:02 PM
Subject: [LargeFormat] Focusing Loupes (was Re: Darkcloth hoods?)


> At 12:50 am -0700 13/2/02, Karl Wolz wrote:
> >That would have been me, but I recommended a size 12 lined black skirt
(for
> >4x5).  Mine has a zipper, but no elastic.  Elastic would be nice, and the
> >zipper is handy for being able to hold a focus loop against the ground
> >glass.  Now, if I could only lose about 150 pounds, I could wear it for
> >partying after I'm done shooting, too!
> >
> >Karl
>
> Karl,
>
> That would be a sight - probably..... Best to keep the weight on and
> save the public ;-)
>
> Talking of focusing loupes, what do you use?  I recently picked up a
> used Toyo loupe and it does a good job, however am concerned that the
> bottom element is a little susceptible to damage as it is very close
> to the bottom of the tube. The good thing about it is the length.
> Short loupes end up with your face too close to the ground glass and
> the longer big name loupes are just too expensive for use as a ground
> glass device.
>
> The loupe didn't have a case, but does have a neck strap. Maybe I
> should be looking for a small soft case or simply make one.....
>
> The normal device in the kit here is a reflex TLR viewfinder - works
> a treat but doesn't fit in your pocket!
>
> Cheers,
>         Clive
>
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