Anyone know if the beattie screen affects metering on the OM-2 (1976) or
OM-4T? Also, is there one type of beattie screen or several different
screens with different focusing aids? Is there a manufacterer site?
Thanks...
Greg
-----Original Message-----
From: Winsor Crosby <wincros@xxxxxxx>
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sunday, May 31, 1998 6:57 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Screens and Metering
>>At 02:11 PM 5/31/1998 +1000, you wrote:
>>>
>>>>Hi John,
>>>>
>>>>I'm puzzled by your statement (as well as a statement in the FAQ) that
>>>>these custom screen changes may, but also may not, throw the meter off.
>>>>How can changing to a 2-(X) or Beattie seem to cause varying results
from
>>>>one camera example to the next?
>>>>
>>>>Joel
>>>
>>>
>>>It changes the light in the viewfinder where the manual metering is on
the
>>>earlier models.
>>>
>>>Foxy
>>>
>>
>>OK, I understand. The screen is a variable in the metering complex of the
>>OM-1 and similar models. But why isn't this the same for each instance of
>>the use of a 2-(x) or Beattie in an OM-1, etc.? It's the variation among
>>samples of the same model that puzzles me.
>>
>>(Must be the batteries ... :))
>>
>>I'd like to buy a 2-13 for my OM-1. It's half the price of the Beattie and
>>I can't believe the Beattie is twice as good. But I hesitate because
>>apparently one cannot predict the actual results it will have on the
>>metering system, plus it involves altering the stock design to adapt it
for
>>use in the OM-1, hence no returning it for refund if the result is
>>unacceptable.
>>
>>Joel
>
>Joel,
>
>I know there have been some very enthusiastic voices about these screen,
>but frankly, the only time I can tell any difference at all between the
>1-13 and 2-13 in my OM4Ti is with an F8 lens/multiplier combination in a
>dimly lit room. Then there a small difference, but IMHO it is NOT dramatic.
>I can detect no differences with an F2.8 lens in dim conditions. I was
>thinking about a Beattie for my OM1n because the Beattie web page
>implies(but does not promise) that metering is unaffected. After seeing the
>very small improvement with the 2-13, I am going to save my money. Even if
>it is twice as good, that does not amount to much. You are better off using
>a tripod and a small FStop.
>
>Winsor
>
>Winsor
>
>Winsor Crosby
>Long Beach, California
>mailto:wincros@xxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>
>
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