BTW, eSIF specified 1-11 as "Cross hairs-matte type". Is that incorrect?
Now all I need is an endoscope! LOL!!
Thanks!/ScottGee1
On 5/3/05, Simon Worby <simon@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> ScottGee1 wrote:
>
> > So, the Olympus 'clear' screens are truly that - clear? And therefore
> > do not offer any 'focus-ability'?
>
> I think Piers has gone into 1-11 and 1-12 in some detail, and how to
> focus them -- not that I've personally ever had the need nor worked out
> how with these screens.
>
> > I'm trying to square this with the eSIF which, for screens 1-5, 1-6
> and
> > 1-7 says "Focusing is done on the central microprism spot." And, "The
> lack
> > of a matte surface means depth-of-field effects cannot be
> ascertained."
>
> There's no conflict here. With those screens there is no ground glass
> area; you *have* to use the central focussing aid because the clear bit
> surrounding it will not help you to focus at all. Whereas with a
> "normal" screen (1-13, for example) you use the whole area, but the
> focussing aid in the middle helps you get the most accuracy.
>
> > 1-9 and 1-12 have *no* focusing aids but can somehow be focused in
> conjunction
> > with an endoscope and microscope respectively - how the heck does that
> work?
>
> I think Piers went into the 1-12, though (as I say) I've never had to
> use one myself. I don't think the 1-9 can be focussed with an OM body.
>
> Regards,
>
> Simon
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