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Re: [OM] Beattie Screen for macro work

Subject: Re: [OM] Beattie Screen for macro work
From: John Gardner <vu49@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 06 Feb 1998 11:01:16 -0800
George Ling wrote:
> 
> Michael Covington wrote in Olympus FAQ (copy below) that he prefers
> Beattie screen for macro, astro and telephoto work, and he likes one
> with grids over the plain one.
> 
>

George,

Olympus make a wicked screen for macro work and its far cheaper than the 
Beattie jobbie. I've forgotten the number at present but I'll try and 
remember to check tonight. Its original use (I think) is for long tele's 
when focussing becomes a problem (OM 600mm f/6.5 etc). The screen is 
almost clear glass with a bright centre spot and no split image. Its 
marvelous for use with macro gear - very bright and things snap into 
focus. Its one drawback is that because its not a matte screen, but 
almost clear glass, it is not possible to determine DOF by stooping down 
with the DOF button; you just get a horribly vignetted viewfinder.

Someone might know the number of the screen I'm talking about.

John.



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