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Re: [OM] grid screens vs. MF screens

Subject: Re: [OM] grid screens vs. MF screens
From: John Hermanson <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:17:23 -0400
A light touch with a new razor bade on the matte side gives you a very 
fine clean line.
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C.H.Ling wrote:
> The cut lines are not putting on the matte side? Anyway, it is a good 
> suggestion but I'm not brave enough to cut on the surface of focusing 
> screens yet (although I did many edge trimmings before). I like perfect 
> view, slightly scratch or non even cutting will kill :-)
> 
> C.H.Ling
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Sawyer, Edward"
> 
>> You can add a grid to any screen, with DIY methods. Simply scribe lines on 
>> the Fresnel side of it, using a razor blade or other suitable tool. I'd 
>> use a small square to make sure they are square to the edges of the screen 
>> itself. It's a delicate job but can be done. The Canon screens are plastic 
>> so this is not that difficult. A grid on an EC-S screen would be ideal for 
>> MF and architecture/grid use.
>>
>> -Ed
> 
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