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Re: [OM] focusing screen?

Subject: Re: [OM] focusing screen?
From: Frank van Lindert <Frank.van.Lindert@xxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 09:51:52 +0100
On Sat, 27 Nov 1999 17:58:33 EST, Pauls0627@xxxxxxx wrote:

>In a message dated 11/27/99 5:34:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, 

snip...snip....

>There is also a special purpose macro screen, the 1-12, which provides a very 
>bright image which is an aerial image, not a real one. It includes crosshairs 
>which are useful when focusing. This is a special purpose screen, and not 
>practical for general use.
>
>The caveat to all of these solutions is that they will throw off your meter. 
>You'll need to do some tests and adjust your ASA settings, or get your meter 
>recalibrated.
>
>Another, more expensive, solution, might be faster lenses.
>
>Hope this helps,
>
>Paul Schings

The 1-12, intended for photomicrography and bigger-than-lifesize macro
photography, gives correct meter reading in all OM's.

Much (if not all) information can be found at
http://www.veluwen.demon.nl/om-sif/findergroup/focusingscreens.htm


Frank van Lindert
Utrecht NL.

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