The 2 series and Beatties are the same brightness, about 2/3rds of a stop
brighter than a plain screen.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Tris Schuler" <tristanjohn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 2:24 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] (OM) (OT) OM Screens (was something about macro)
>
> I currently have two Olympus 2 screens installed and one Beattie. For the
> life of me I can see no difference in brightness or texture. (So much for
> my eyesight these days. <g>)
>
> As for the grid John Hermanson scribes: these have become indispensable to
> me in the three years or so I've used them. I strongly recommend this aid
> used in conjunction with the plain-circle screens.
>
> Tris
>
> >Thomas asked, "...which is to prefer: a Beattie or a 2-series screen?"
> >
> >I have both Olympus 2 series and Beattie screens. Similar brightness,
> >but I much prefer the smoother 'feel' of the 2.
> >
> >I favor the plain screens... allows me to jump from macro to tele
> >without ever having a split-screen 'blackout'. Might not be too great
> >if fast focus is one of your requirements.
> >
> >If you want a grid, go with a John H. hand scribed job as the Beattie
> >grid is very coarse. IMNSHO
> >
> >Rick in DC (from the digest)
>
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