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This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 2-4 weeks (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at time of shipment.
International orders*The Beattie Fresnel Lens for 8x10 Cameras, manufactured by Reflexite Display Optics, is a focusing aid to be used in conjunction with the ground glass supplied with your 8x10 camera.
Typically, the fresnel lens is placed behind the ground glass in the optical path (towards the photographer, and away from the subject), and it will help to redirect the light to a single point (your eye). In the case of the 8x10 cameras, the fresnel is designed to provide optimum brightness at a viewing distance of ~12" (30cm) behind it.
The fresnel lens, while of course not being able to create more light than supplied to it, is nonetheless well known for giving a remarkably bright image from which to compose your image. Compared to a stock ground glass, it can appear up to 4 f/stops brighter for the photographer!