Pauls0627@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> 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
>
>--
Yes, a bright screen with a grid would be ideal all around. I've used
the 1-10 for general photography and found it very handy for keeping
horizons straight. I wish there were a 2-10.
george :>)
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