[LargeFormat] Temporary alternative to expensive loupes?

[john frost]

I use an old Yashica 50mm f1.4 screw mount lens. purty heavy, but very 
sharp loupe. It is thw only lens in my stable that focuses right on the 
ground side of the glass....

john (:>))) the camera was junk, tho

William Wiseman wrote:
> I was looking around for a good but less expensive alternative to the 
> Schniender/Mamiya/etc. loupes and have been offered a possible solution. 
> A friend has a 7x Pocket Optical comparator he purchased and is no 
> longer using. the info I have is:
> 
> Three element achromatic glass lens system
> Eye lens clear lens dia. is 21mm
> Clear acrylic base (cover with gaffers tape or paint?)
> Accepts 27mm reticles (not needed)
> 
> I had used these when I worked as a machinist, many moons ago, and 
> thought this might be a temporary solution. And the price is right at $20.
> 
> Any thoughts/comments?
> 
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