In a message dated 8/27/98 5:49:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, omtech@xxxxxxxxx
writes:
<< I am curious as to preferences. Do you guys and gals (;-) prefer that
all
matte, or with grid lines or split image ? There are 6 different Beatties
for
OM. >>
Generally, I like having some sort of focusing aid (split image, microprism,
or both). I figure if I don't want/need it in a particular situation, I just
ignore it. I've never used a grid screen - like a lot of people I think I read
the Oly literature that says "for shift lens", figured I don't have a shift
lens (yet! <g>) so I shouldn't get one. Similar to using the 1-8 for
astrophotography - while it's good for that, I've found the 1-12 to be better
(brighter).
BTW - Speaking of the 1-12 screen, does anyone know why at least some Oly
literature describes this as the "only clear-field screen that provides
accurate meter readings in the finder"? Is this really true (I've never
actually tested it). How is it different from the others? But I ramble.
I just ordered a 2-13 (from John, in fact) and am looking forward to trying
it. I'm not familiar with the Beattie screens, but the idea of an extra bright
screen with a split image AND a grid is very appealing to me. (John - I bet
you wondered when I would get to answering the question!)
Paul Schings
Coventry, RI
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