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Re: [OM] Which slide viewers are good? Sad story followed by a plea

Subject: Re: [OM] Which slide viewers are good? Sad story followed by a plea
From: Benson Russell <snapper@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 14:14:18 +0100
> So, my question is this:  Who makes (new or used) good slide 35mm viewers?
> What about 6x6?  What makes and models should I look for, and what should I
> avoid?  (I don't want to use a slide projector for taking quick looks.)
> 
> Joe Gwinn

Joe,

I would go with the light box/loupe approach. Colour balanced tube and
enough evenly lit space to compare several bracketed shots side-by-side!

My only problem has been getting a decent loupe. Any affordable ones that
I've tried have been disappointing for distortion or resolution.

I now use a Zuiko 50/1.8 with a rubber lens hood that just rests the lens at
the right focus height above the slide. I'd imagine 1.4 or 1.2 models would
be even better. It's possibly not so good for glasses wearers or sharing
with others, but perfect for critical evaluation.

For non critical quick looks, I get out a little 'hold up to the light'
viewer - 3Euros!

Ben Russell


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