Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/12/01

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Subject: [Leica] OT: ground glass query
From: eduardoalbesi at ciudad.com.ar (Eduardo Albesi)
Date: Sat Dec 1 02:58:50 2007
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Hi Rose

For a simple focusing ground glass (ie no fresnel before it) you have  
to bring focus to the ground surface of glass.

ed

El 01/12/2007, a las 04:54, <editor@frontenachouse.com>  
<editor@frontenachouse.com> escribi?:

> This is a large-format query more than a Leica one, but since this  
> group boasts so many august polymaths, I figured it would be the  
> logical source for advice.
>
> Here's the question: In calculating the distance from lens to the  
> ground glass, should the measurement be made from the front of the  
> ground glass? or half way between the front and the back? or some  
> calculated plane between front and back?
>
> The ground glass itself is thick enough that basing measurements on  
> the incorrect plane would seriously screw up the focus.
>
> Thanks to one and all who can help me with this.  Rose
>
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