I also agree very much with Paul. The only things wrong (for "normal"
shooting with the -14 screen is that it's too difficult to get and it
doesn't come in a 2-14 version. I have used one from the time when I
was first aware that they were available. My problem now is that I only
have two of them and I have four bodies, are there any available out
there looking for a welcoming and appreciative home ?
Rand E.
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Pauls0627@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> In a message dated 3/12/99 12:49:37 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> bphuber@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> << William,
> I disagree somewhat with you on the diagonal split image. The advantage is
> that you can use the screen for both
> horizontal and vertical as you state. However, there aren't nearly as many
> diagonal lines as horizontal and vertical.
>
> In addition, the only time the diagonal split image wouldn't work is when the
> diagonal of the split image and the object
> to be focused on are both in the same plane. How often would that happen?
>
> Or, am I missing something? If I am, please help me out. >>
>
> I think this is just one of those things that is a matter of personal
> preference. I keep a 1-14 in my OM-1 all the time (unless I'm doing
> astrophotography). I find the diagonal split image very convenient. I wish Oly
> had a 2-14. I use a 2-13 in my OM-2S and OM-4 - I find the brighter image more
> than offsets the convenience of the diagonal split. I know that Beattie has a
> diagonal split screen, but they seem awfully expensive even compared to the
> Olympus screens, and I think I would miss the microprism collar. Recently I
> find myself using the matte surface more and more for focusing, which is why I
> just ordered a 1-10 and a 2-4 from John H. It's kinda nice to have so many
> screens to choose from (although my wife might disagree)!
>
> Paul Schings
> Coventry, RI
>
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