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Re: [OM] Re: Beattie Screens

Subject: Re: [OM] Re: Beattie Screens
From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 09:41:56 -0400
All screens (according to their artwork) have the circle, none have 
microprisms.  I
used to like microprisms but discovered I resorted to the split or matte area 
more
often.
I've never dealt with Cambridge by mail.  Their reputation preceeds them...

John

Jan Steinman wrote:

> >From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
> >
> >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.
>
> My preferences are grid lines and a diagonal split image, with NO
> microprism collar, closely followed by grid with no focusing aid, but with
> a ring that matches the spot meter. I think that's what Gary just sold me,
> but never having seen a Beattie, I'll have to wait for it to arrive.
>
> I don't have a shift, but I have a 21/3.5 that mostly lives on the camera,
> so I use the lines a lot to keep from taking pictures that look like they
> were shot with a 21/3.5. :-)
>
> And sorry, John. I'm the one who quoted Cambridge at you. They have
> something like $56.95 in their magazine ads -- obviously a bait-and-switch
> outfit.
>
> I'm always willing to use anyone's magazine ad to try to get a better deal,
> but I'm also always willing to hear how scummy the "other dealers" are. :-)
> It is usually worth a few dollars for my effort, even if the place can't
> actually meet the "scummy" dealer's price.
>
> : Jan Steinman <mailto:jans@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> : 19280 Rydman Court, West Linn, OR 97068-1331 USA
> : +1.503.635.3229
>
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