Nice shot Mike! Almost looks like a tones B&W.
I think the more you use the 2-4 screen the less you will miss the focusing
aids for most things. I have gotten to the point where I almost never use
anything but a plain matte or a matte with composition grid type screen for
my shooting. I find it easier and less distracting in most situations.
Jim Couch
Mike Lazzari wrote:
> Thanks to all who responded about the 2-4 focusing screen. I gave it a
> trial run yesterday on my daily walk with the dogs. It is a major
> improvement over the old 1-13 split image screen that I have been using
> (and cursing) but then anything would be an improvement over that
> screen. There are a few things that i find lacking however. Like why
> don't they give you a clear center circle for even easier focusing.
> Maybe even concentric circles with the center being a prism like the 1-1
> and an outer clear circle for when you would prefer to focus there.
> Anyway, i can't complain too much as now i can actually see something
> with the 500/8 mounted.
> And here's something to add to the wish list for an OM5. Focusing
> screens selectable on the fly. (Yeah, yeah, I know...)
> And by the way, I'm putting up some of those dog walk pictures every now
> and then and will post the link when I get the hang of this scanner that
> I've finally hooked up. Here's one taken while trying out my
> "disposable" zoom purchased from a list member. It ain't the sharpest
> knife in the drawer but captured the mood of the evening, (flare aside)
> :>)
>
> http://www.interisland.net/watershed/mike/WalkDogs/olympics.jpg
>
> Mike
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