I have read an essay in Pop. Photo, it mentioned that the matte screen will
give you the most accurate focus. The split and microprism is similar to
the CCD phase sensor in AF camera, they possess certain degrees of errors,
cannot achieve very accurate focus. I also found the same, I only use split
for wide angle lens. For 50mm or more, I always use matte area for
focusing. It is very fast and accurate.
C.H.Ling
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> From: Ian M. Stewart <ims@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [OM] OM2-13
> Date: Friday, June 19, 1998 5:10 AM
>
> Peter Leyssens <Peter.Leyssens@xxxxxxxxx>
> Described his experience of the difference between the 1-13 and the
> 2-13 screens and then said:
>
> > It's true that the matte 'snaps' into focus more than the 1-13 screen
> > matte did, but I'm still glad I didn't buy a 2-4. I like the fact that
> > I have the microprism and the split just in case the focus is really
> > important.
>
> Well now I only have a humble OM10 but I sometimes get the impression
> that the focus on the matte and that indicated by the split screen
> don't always coincide. Can this be so, or is it an effect of my
> deteriorating eyesight? I'm becoming long sighted with age, more so
> when tired or not feeling well.
>
> > I have to agree with people who claim that a 2-x screen is maybe the
> > most important upgrade you can get for an OM-body.
>
> Ahh for that OM2SP....... one day.
>
> --
> Ian <IMS>
> OM Tyro - please point my lens in the right direction.
> mailto:ims@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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