In my flock, I have both Beattie and 2-13 screens. I judge them equal in terms
of brightness and utility, although I agree with John that the 2-13 certainly
presents a more refined appearance.
Walt
--
"Anything more than 500 yards from
the car just isn't photogenic." --
Edward Weston
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From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
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> www.zuiko.com
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> Beattie screens are now more expensive than the 'part' 2-13. Olympus 2-13
> is a repair part (wrapped in paper), $89.95 ea., must be modified for
> use in OM-1 thru 2N, and throws meter display off, auto is unaffected in 2,
> 2N. Beattie and 2 series screens are same brightness, about 2/3rds of a
> stop brighter than a plain screen. Beattie matte area is much coarser than
> a 2-4 or 2-13 so the Olympus screen is kinder to the eye, imo.
>
> John Hermanson
> Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
> 21 South Lane, Huntington, NY, 11743-4714,
> 631-424-2121, www.zuiko.com
> Olympus OM Service since 1977
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