Maxell ground glass at DVinfo.net

Andrew Clunie · March 17th, 2007, 10:22 AM

Hey, i have just started to build my 35mm adapter and i bought a pack of maxell cds on ebay, and i just wanted to make sure that this is the right pack for ground glass:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...0928&rd=1&rd=1

Alex Chong · March 18th, 2007, 12:26 AM

Hi Andrew,

Search for 'AGUS' on this forum and you will get a lot of info on ground CD. Alot of improvement has been achieved in DIY adaptors with regards to using ground glass.

Here is the page.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...highlight=agus

Andrew Clunie · March 18th, 2007, 06:07 AM

Thanks, i know that thread, but i was wondering if that was the pack that comes with the frosted cd.

Alex Chong · March 18th, 2007, 06:28 AM

Andrew,

I am not sure but you will probably find that the frosted cd will not give you a good image. You will need to ground the cd further with fine grit. You will probably go tru alot of cds before getting a good one, even then its still won't give you a good image.

Why not look into using a focusing screen like Canon EE screen instead? Use as a static adaptor, you will get far better image than with a cd, even if it is rotating. Ground CD is like the first version of 35mm adaptor, so many versions have come out its probably best for you to use the latest idea for your adaptor.

But if it is experience you want, cd will probably do.

Edited: Sorry just realised you have bought the cds. Any frosted cd will do, but you will find you need to ground it some more before you can use it.

March 17th, 2007, 10:22 AM	#1
Andrew Clunie New Boot Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 12	Maxell ground glass Hey, i have just started to build my 35mm adapter and i bought a pack of maxell cds on ebay, and i just wanted to make sure that this is the right pack for ground glass: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...0928&rd=1&rd=1

March 18th, 2007, 12:26 AM	#2
Alex Chong Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Brunei Posts: 140	Hi Andrew, Search for 'AGUS' on this forum and you will get a lot of info on ground CD. Alot of improvement has been achieved in DIY adaptors with regards to using ground glass. Here is the page. http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...highlight=agus

March 18th, 2007, 06:07 AM	#3
Andrew Clunie New Boot Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 12	Thanks, i know that thread, but i was wondering if that was the pack that comes with the frosted cd.

March 18th, 2007, 06:28 AM	#4
Alex Chong Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Brunei Posts: 140	Andrew, I am not sure but you will probably find that the frosted cd will not give you a good image. You will need to ground the cd further with fine grit. You will probably go tru alot of cds before getting a good one, even then its still won't give you a good image. Why not look into using a focusing screen like Canon EE screen instead? Use as a static adaptor, you will get far better image than with a cd, even if it is rotating. Ground CD is like the first version of 35mm adaptor, so many versions have come out its probably best for you to use the latest idea for your adaptor. But if it is experience you want, cd will probably do. Edited: Sorry just realised you have bought the cds. Any frosted cd will do, but you will find you need to ground it some more before you can use it.