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Re: [OM] Focusing screen characteristics: OM 2-x series vs. Beattie?

Subject: Re: [OM] Focusing screen characteristics: OM 2-x series vs. Beattie?
From: "Barry B. Bean" <bbbean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 06 Jul 1999 08:45:03 -0400 (EDT)
On Mon, 5 Jul 1999 15:19:47 -0500, Chip Stratton wrote:

>I like the 2-4 screen in my OM4, but having just obtained a 500mm f/8 Zuiko
>mirror lens, I don't trust in my ability to focus precisely enough with just
>the matte, and am considering a 2-13 screen vs. the Beattie with a
>split-image/matte configuration.

I replaced my Beattie with an Olympus 2-13 on my OM-4T - In my
opinion, it was an improvement in brightness. Of course, with a
500/8, you've got to expect a few problems in less than optimal
lighting situations.

BBB

BBB
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