The Beattie screens throw the meter off almost an identical amount as the 2
series screens, 1/3 to 1/2 stop as I recall.
John
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----- Original Message -----
From: Terry and Tracey <foxcroft@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, May 28, 1999 6:48 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] Use Series 2 or Beattie screens with OM-1n or 2n?
>
> >I've heard and read several threads regarding the new 2-x screens. My
> >questions:
> >
> >1. Is it true that they will give unpredictable meter readings on an OM-1
> >and OM-2? Or is it just that a physical modification is required to get
> >them to fit?
>
>
>
> The tab must be filed down. They will give an underexposure in manual with
> the 1 and 2 series camera. I got my 1n adjusted with a 2-13 screen in it.
> the beattie site says it doesn't effect the meter reading much as it
> focusses the light towards the viewfinder, not the CdS cells.
>
>
>
> Foxy
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