You can use the 2-4 and 2-13 screens in older OM bodies, but, you have to trim
the ear of the screen slightly to get it align in the frame holder. Paul.
Lars Haven wrote:
> Giles wrote:
> >
> > I fully concur with Ulf on the 2-4 - absolutely the best value for
> > money upgrade you can do IMO.
> >
> > For me, apart from making everything brighter in the viewfinder, more
> > fine grain detail is visible in subjects which combines with the
> > brightness to make focusing easier.
> >
> > Using the same setup as Ulf, I have been astounded at the difference
> > the 2-4 makes.
> >
> > I would like to put in a plug for its use with fast lenses also. I
> > wish I had had mine when I did a shoot at a wedding when the guests
> > were ouside in very dim lighting. Focusing was very difficult, even
> > with a 50mm f1.2. The 50mm f1.2 + 2-4 is a dream combination as the
> > viewfinder is nearly as bright as viewing the subject directly.
> >
> > I am puzzled that I have not seen anyone else comment on how out of
> > focus images on the 2-4 are patterned and sort of shimmer if the
> > camera is moved and that this dissapears as the image is brought into
> > focus. The effect is hard to describe but is akin to a microprism
> > collar, though the 'snap into focus' effect is less pronounced.
> >
> > Giles
> >
>
> As another happy user of a 2-4 screen in an OM4Ti, I have noticed that
> phenomenon. Also I have noticed that the "focus" plane of the pattern
> is not the same as the screen itself. The pattern has some resemblance
> to the auxiliary mirror for the light meter, which can be seen through
> the main mirror. But I doubt that there is any connection. Is this seen
> when using a modified 2-series screen in an OM1 or OM2? (You have to be
> really out of focus, best looking at a lamp)
>
> FWIW, I too highly recommend a 2-series screen as an excellent investment.
>
> Lars
> --
> Lars Haven <mailto:lhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> aka <lhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> "When writing about women, one must dip one's pen in a rainbow"
> D. Diderot
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