OM-1 through 2N especially, are known for their bright finders. Put a slow lens
on any SLR and you'll have a darker finder. Olympus 2-13 and 2-4 screens and
Beattie Intenscreens improve finder brightness.
John
Camtech
Pauls0627@xxxxxxx wrote:
> In a message dated 8/24/98 11:43:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> claudeb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> << One of the weak points of the OM cameras is their dim viewfinders, when
> using slower lenses. What are possible solutions to this problem? I've
> heard that the brighter finder screens mess the meter up. >>
>
> I always thought the OM's were known for their bright viewfinders. All SLR
> viewfinders will tend to get dim with slow lenses, though. With the OM-2S,
> OM-3(Ti), and OM-4(Ti) you can use either the Olympus 2-series screens or the
> Beattie screens without affecting the meter. I know the 2-series screens
> affect the meter readings on the OM-1(n) and OM-2(n), but I'm not sure about
> the Beattie screens. Does anyone out there use the Beattie screens on a -1 or
> -2?
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Paul Schings
> Coventry, RI
>
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