stephen ireland wrote:
The OM1 meters off the focus screen so putting in a brighter screen will
throw off the meter, which of course you can allow for or you can have the
meter re-callibrated.
A better option is probably an Olympus 2 series focus screen. Theses suit
OM2-SP, OM3/Ti and OM4/Ti but can be made to fit an OM1 by filing a bit
off the tab I believe.
The Olympus 2 series screens are as bright as the beatie and are cheaper.
About half the cost I think.
Giles
> From: "stephen ireland" <stephen_ireland@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] beattie intenscreens
> Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 19:04:12 GMT
> Reply-to: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> dear all,
>
> i was just wondering if any of you have heard of and tried a beattie
> intenscreen in your OM camera? apparently they are supposed to give you
> about an extra 3 stops viewing brightness. I am interested in getting on for
> my OM1n MD but i am not sure what value for money one would give. i think
> they are about £75-£80 (sterling).
>
> thanks for any advice
>
> stephen ireland
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