My preference is grid, no split prism.
I also prefer the Beattie to all other screens. It works for my purpose
(astrophoto) and I have no motivation to look further.
John P
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-----Original Message-----
From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thursday, August 27, 1998 4:34 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Re: Beattie Screens
>I am curious as to preferrences. Do yous guys and gals (;-) prefer that
all
>matte, or with grid lines or split image ? There are 6 different Beatties
for
>OM.
>
>John
>
>Denton Taylor wrote:
>
>> >>I spoke with the people at Cambridge Camera. They said they would have
>> to special
>> order Beattie screens (at "around $60 ea.") and shipping to Long Island
(from
>> Manhattan) would be another $12.
>> As a gesture to the list members, The Beattie screens will be priced at
>> $59.95 + $5
>> shipping. As Camtech is a small organization, there's no point in
carrying
>> something
>> if we don't profit from it. We appreciate your business!>>
>>
>> Cambridge! Yucch!
>>
>> So, in typical Cambridge fashion, they are making about a 3000rofit on
>> the freight, which would cost them about $2.50. B&H is at $64.95, and
they
>> mark up the freight also. JH is practically giving them away!
>>
>> Personally, I have preferred the Beatties to the 2-13, although not
>> everyone agrees...
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Denton Taylor
>> _______________________________
>> Photogallery at www.dentontaylor.com
>>
>>
>
>
>
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