I second Scott's opinion re the diagonal split screen on the Beatties being
hard to use. Unfortunately I have 'em on all my OMs.
Dave
>
>
> I find the 2 series screens easier to focus on the ground
> glass than the Beatties. This is strictly my feeling on the
> matter, others may differ. Beattie offers a split image with
> grid lines either horizontal model 82403 or with a diagonal
> split 82405. These configurations have no Oly equivalent. I
> find diagonals hard to use; therefore, I have settled on the
> 82403 for general work, but also have a 2-4 for slow
> telephoto and low light where the split image becomes
> uselessly darkened.
>
> http://www.intenscreen.com/
>
> >>> parz@xxxxxxxx 21:54:38 07/10/2001 >>>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm considering replacing the focussing screen in my OM4T.
> Can the list members expostulate on the merits of the Beattie
> vs the OM "2" screens?
>
>
> - Parzival
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