I've found the Beattie matte to be coarser than Olympus series 2, and the
Beattie grid lines are VERY coarse.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Beckrich" <ribec@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 8:10 AM
Subject: [OM] (OM) (OT) OM Screens (was something about macro)
> 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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